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First Bamboo Fiber Golf Towel

John Simonetta — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:24:13 +0000

This is a guest post by John Simonetta, owner of Proforma Simonetta Freelance, an eco-friendly promotional items consultancy (see proformagreen.com). John’s blogs are designed to keep us up to date on the “greening” of his industry.

Here is a short video from the 2009 Proforma Convention in Denver. This is Pro Towels Etc’s new bamboo fiber golf towel, which they say is the first bamboo fiber golf towel introduced to the promotional items market.

Why towels? As a promotional item they have a number of advantages over shirts and caps, the items they seem to compete with the most. According to Pro Towels the advantages are:

For Recognition - Make a huge impact with a 25″ x 50″ logo on a beach towel. Largest imprint area amongst most other promotional products.
For Durability - Machine washable for endless use. When was the last time you threw a towel away?
For Leisure - Towels are used when doing fun things such as swimming, boating, golfing, etc.
For Value - Superior value for price.
For Style - Towels never go out of style.

For the Ecopreneurist organic cotton and bamboo towels are a great match for many summer time marketing activities like boating events, golfing events, spa weekends, etc., and they really do provide a large imprintable message area at a low cost.

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If you are in the business the ASI contact to talk is Dana Zezzo at Pro Towels Etc. If you are interested in these items to promote your own business contact your local promotional items vendor or email info@proformagreen.com for information and pricing.

Bamboo in the Bath

John Simonetta — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:52:45 +0000

This is a guest post by John Simonetta, owner of ProformaGreen, an eco-friendly promotional items consultancy. John’s blogs are designed to keep us up to date on the “greening” of his industry.

Managing or starting up an eco spa? Trying to “green” your fitness center? Launching a new green hotel? Then this may be for you.

Pro Towels has released a new line of towels made from bamboo. They are lovely and great for any spa or water related business with a green agenda.

Bamboo as a woven material is popping up more and more in the industry. I would say it feels closer to silk than cotton and is being used in bags, totes, shirts, the usual suspects.

The Pro Towel Bamboo Collection advertises itself as a 35”x60”, heavyweight, twill hemmed and looped finished towel of 100% bamboo. Colors available are Sandalwood, Ivory, Leaf Green and Pure White.

Summer Obsession

Courtney Carlisle — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:17:10 +0000

As the weather gets to be an almost unbearable 90 degrees in lovely Southern California, it’s time to hit the beach and take to the waves for a little cool down. This year, my beach bag will be stuffed with the very chic, generously oversized blanQuettes by Yumi & Laurie. The stylish and lightweight blankets are more than big enough for two people to sunbathe or four to sit comfortably and picnic outdoors.

Tip o’ the Day: Break that Paper Towel Habit

Amy Stodghill — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:18:13 +0000

Hand towels are common in the bathroom, but when it comes to the kitchen many of us are paper towel-using junkies.

Whether you're drying your hands or cleaning up around the house, cloth towels and dish rags are the way to go. They're efficient at mopping up small spills, and come in handy for just about everything you'd need a paper towel for, and with a lot less waste.

Keep a few dish cloths readily available in the kitchen, even if it means clearing out that junk drawer to make room. Hang one from the refrigerator or oven handle, or from a decorative hook or nail placed by the sink.

Use smaller cloths for dishwashing and cleaning, and larger ones for hand and dish drying. Look for natural materials such as cotton, linen or hemp (organic if possible).

When they get dirty throw 'em in the hamper and wash them with your other household towels. No separate load needed.

Break that paper towel habit. Next time you use up the last one, recycle the cardboard roll give the cloth thing a try.

Amy says: I prefer small cotton dishrags over sponges for dishwashing and cleaning up the kitchen, and since they're washed regularly they don't have time to sit and take on that pungent, spongy smell.