Southern Tide Receives 2010 Customer Service Award at New York Men's Apparel Market

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Tide, Greenville, S.C.-based manufacturer of a rapidly growing lifestyle brand of apparel, was recently presented with a Customer Service Award by DLS Apparel Group at The New York Men's Apparel Market.

DLS Apparel Group is one of the most influential men's and women's apparel buying groups in the specialty store market with 175 specialty stores across the country.

"We are honored to be given this award, and nominated with two long-standing apparel companies," said Jim Twining, CEO of Southern Tide. "Given the fact that 175 DLS member stores nominate and vote for the winners, is especially gratifying. We have enormous respect for the DLS team and their member stores and are excited to be recognized for our efforts to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity."

For more information about Southern Tide, visit southerntide.com, Facebook.com/SouthernTide or call (864) 236-8015.

About Southern Tide

Southern Tide, LLC is the Greenville, S.C.-based manufacturer of a rapidly growing lifestyle brand of apparel that boasts exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality and classic design. The collection's most notable component, the Skipjack Polo, is deemed by customers to be the finest, most comfortable polo shirt in the world. Constructed of Southern Tide's exclusive fabric, True-Vent Micro Pique™, the Skipjack Polo provides for breathability and a slight stretch that allows for ease of motion while still maintaining its shape. Southern Tide's design of extraordinarily authentic and classic clothing that is intelligently constructed with the best available materials is featured in the collection's vast array of items including the men's and women's Skipjack Polo, Channel Marker Khaki Pants and Shorts; RT-7 Pants; men's sport shirts; Skipjack Boxers; hats; swimwear; and sleepwear; as well as short and long-sleeve t-shirts and various accessories. Currently, the Southern Tide brand can be found exclusively at fine retailers in 38 states including South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, Rhode Island, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Texas, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Washington D.C., New Mexico, Kansas, Arkansas, Maine, Kentucky, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, West Virginia, California, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and the Virgin Islands and online at southerntide.com.

SOURCE Southern Tide, LLC