Tricots St. Raphael Selects Impact Design to Expand Brand to Corporate Market

Tricots St. Raphael, a better men's sportswear company, has selected Impact Design to expand its brand to the corporate market. Impact Design is a national promotional garment wholesaler and contract decorator based in Kansas City, Mo. Tricots St. Raphael is the newest addition to Impact Design's growing collection of premium apparel offerings. For more information, visit www.haveanimpact.com.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 -- Tricots St. Raphael, a better men's sportswear company, has selected Impact Design to expand its brand to the corporate market. Impact Design is a national promotional garment wholesaler and contract decorator based in Kansas City, Mo. Tricots St. Raphael is the newest addition to Impact Design's growing collection of premium apparel offerings.

Tricots St. Raphael, which is owned by Perry Ellis International, was founded in 1974 by sweater maverick Cecile Platovsky. Tricots, which means "knitwear" in French, features merino wool sweaters, jackets, shirts, slacks and high-end sportswear for the discerning man seeking a casual, elegant alternative to his wardrobe.

As both a premium garment wholesaler and decorator, Impact Design has the capacity to bring Tricots St. Raphael and its other brands to a whole new level of market reach. Through its promotional products distributors, Impact Design is able to introduce brands to the corporate market that once were only available through upscale retail venues.

"I cannot think of a more natural partnership than the one we have formed with Impact Design," said Ron Noelting, president of The Luxe Group, LLC, the exclusive sales agency for Tricots St. Raphael. "Impact Design is synonymous with excellent customer service and innovation. They understand Tricots St. Raphael's heritage and reputation for innovative luxury and sophistication that speaks to an upscale customer. Both companies believe there is a need within the corporate market for a luxury lifestyle brand that transcends golf. Impact's sales team and market focus are strategically aligned with Tricots St. Raphael to fill this need. Impact Design has what it takes to bring a premium brand to the corporate market and make it successful," he added.

"Tricots St. Raphael is a perfect fit for us and we are thrilled to offer the brand to our distributors," said Josh Batz, president of Impact Design. "We added the high-end TEHAMA brand last year and intend to continue to look for premium brands to add to our inventory. Tricots St. Raphael, which features apparel for men, is an excellent complement to TEHAMA that offers garments for both men and women. Our customers love TEHAMA and they will love Tricots St. Raphael," he added. TEHAMA is a sportswear and luxury lifestyle promotional clothing brand created by actor Clint Eastwood and fashion industry leader Nancy Haley.

Batz explained that, because promotional apparel becomes a part of a company's brand, it is important that companies carefully select the type of apparel brand that will carry their logo and company name. "Our apparel is ideal for the company looking to build and grow its brand," he said.

Impact Design is a one-stop source for promotional apparel with the ability to turn-around orders within 48 hours or less. It is a turn-key solution for a company's decorated or non-decorated apparel needs, thus eliminating multiple vendors, spoilage, complicated purchase orders and shipping delays. For more information on Impact Design, Tricots St. Raphael and TEHAMA, visit www.haveanimpact.com.

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