Pumped on speed
Inflate your brand or idea with inflatable radio-controlled racing cars. Alvimar Manufacturing Co., Inc., Long Island City, NY, the country's oldest producer of custom-inflatable products, has added a line of radio-controlled inflatable racing cars to its automotive product set. Each custom-designed car is more than two feet long and features a radio power range that exceeds 25 feet. Custom designed graphics, themes and logos are available. For more information, call (800) 323-6223 or visit www.alvimar.com.
Hooked on hydration
Hang onto your water bottle while keeping your hands free, thanks to the Aquaclip. It turns most beverage bottles into instant canteens and lets you stay hydrated while walking, hiking, sightseeing or shopping. The Aquaclip, available in 11 colors, slips it onto the bottleneck and clips to a waistband or belt. It is guaranteed not to break and features a handy beverage wrench to open stubborn plastic bottle caps. Pad printing available, and lead time is five days after approval of artwork. For pricing and other information, visit www.aquahook.com or phone (877) 420-4665.
Don't sweat it
Outer Banks has introduced for 2004 a new line of fabrics with industrial — grade stain protection. Shirts with the StayClean MAX treatment conceal spills better and release stains more easily when laundered. And Outer Banks promises the shirts will stay new-looking for up to 50 washes. Shirts are available in men's and women's sizes and assorted printable styles. To request a catalog or get pricing and product information, visit www.hanes-outerbanks.com or or call (336) 519-5252.
All dolled up
A tradition from Eastern Europe gets the all-American makeover by FanBase, which has introduced Nestibles. These collectible wooden dolls of varied sizes stack one inside the next, and can be customized to promote product lines, personalities, brands and icons. The company will provide marketers with design help, and develop drawings to create the three-dimensional product. For more information, call (770) 455-7623 or visit www.fanbasesports.com.
