AHEAD Introduces New Outerwear For Fall 2010 and Spring 2011

Online, October 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Men's Outerwear

Fall Outerwear: (Available Nov. 15, 2010)

Dri-Balance Fleece With Ultra-Suede Trim (style #: DT16)
A great piece for cool mornings and late afternoons, this Dri-Balance fleece is made of 61 percent cotton and 39 percent polyester. This piece is a double-face, wind resistant fleece with a ultra-suede trim on the button front placket and inside neck and half moon. The Dri-Balance fleece comes in sizes S-XXL and is available in two colors - onyx and greystone - for a suggested retail of $75.

Long Sleeve ½ Zip Polar Fleece Pullover (style #: FL16)
This piece can be worn over a mock turtleneck or polo shirt and will give golfers plenty of warmth. Made of 100 percent micro-brush fleece it is double-sided and anti-pilling. It features a ½ zip pullover with branded zipper pulls, a pocket on the left sleeve and open bottom for a loose comfortable fit. The pullover is available in onyx, mineral, pine, greystone and spice with graphite trim on all five color offerings. It comes in sizes S-XXL. The suggested retail is $62.

Spring 2011 Outerwear: (Available March 1, 2011)

Long Sleeve Color Block Pullover (style # FL17)
An ideal medium weight layering piece, this double face micro-brush rib pullover is made of 51 percent cotton and 49 percent polyester. It has a 1/2-zip placket with branded zipper pulls and comes in three colors - black/graphite, dark navy/blue, pine/light pine - sizes S-XXL. The suggested retail for this sporty piece is $81.

Two Tone Fleece Nylon Vest (style #: WV36
A wonderful piece to put over a pullover on cold, windy days on the links, this two-sided brush fleece vest is made of 100 percent polyester and is anti-pilling. The vest has two front pockets and a single accessory pocket on the back, plus an adjustable bottom. The two-tone fleece nylon vest is available in five colors - black, mineral/graphite, spice/graphite, pine/graphite, grey/graphite - sizes M-XXL. The suggested retail is $67.
"Today, outerwear is an extension of golfers' equipment," said Bill Godden, director of apparel, AHEAD. "Golfers are looking for outerwear that offers significant performance benefits based on playing conditions whether it's wind, rain or temperature. Our new Dri-Balance and fleece pieces are designed specifically to keep golfers warm and dry on cold days. These new styles are all great layering pieces; they give golfers a classic fit with a classic contemporary style."

The outerwear collection can be customized using traditional embroidery or AHEAD's wide array of ornamentation offerings such as the vintage label, the new vintage printed label, woven applique label and rubber applique label.

To view the entire outerwear catalog, visit www.aheadweb.com.
AHEAD® is a designer and marketer of branded headwear, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in New Bedford, Mass., the company operates four distinct business units: the AHEAD® men's apparel line; AHEAD® Headgear, AHEAD® "Heavy Metal™" line of golf accessories and the Kate Lord™ Collection of ladies hats, ladies apparel and ladies accessories. AHEAD is a supporting partner of PGA Golf Retirement Plus, a licensee of the USGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the official headwear of the AJGA. For information on AHEAD, visit www.aheadweb.com.