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Carrie Steinberg
Public Relations Coordinator
JanSport
510.614.4072
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JanSport Introduces Volume 4 of its New Smashups Collection

San Leandro, Calif., (June 19, 2009) - JanSport®, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today unveiled the fourth volume in its Special Edition Smashups Collection, launching this July 2009.

 

The new Smashups collection consists of five one-of-a-kind packs and totes. Bag details include creative color stitching and textured art on screen printed polyester. Each pack is also stamped with a unique volume and issue number and comes with a collectable novelty button.

 

About the Collection:

Cut Out Tote
With its special stash pocket to store a favorite photo or piece of artwork, the new Cut Out Tote brings personalization and storage to the everyday bag.

 

Illustrator Tote
Sharpie® in hand, the Illustrator Tote allows anyone to become an artist on the go while having a fully padded back panel for added comfort.

 

Spilled Paint
Not your average classroom backpack with its intriguing spilled paint effect and fully lined internal panels-rock this pack and you're sure to get noticed.

 

Cut Out Pack
Store your choice postcard or photo in the Cut Out pack's clear front pocket and let the rest of your stuff hide away safe and sound in the perfectly padded pack interior.

 

Illustrator Pack
With added entertainment and durability, the Illustrator Pack allows you to comfortably carry your stuff to class and then keep you entertained during downtime. And yes, Sharpie's are included.

 

The new Special Edition Smashups Collection will be available at select specialty retailers such as Tilly's and Anchor Blue beginning July 2009. Future collections will vary in theme so be sure to collect each series while they last. For more information about the JanSport Smashups Collection visit www.jansport.com.

 

About JanSport®
Founded in 1967, JanSport is the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, JanSport stands for fun and discovery. The company's products are sold in retail stores throughout the world. For more information, visit www.jansport.com.

About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, action sports, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler®, Lee®, Riders®, The North Face®, Vans®, Reef®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, JanSport®, Napapijri®, Nautica®, Kipling®, John Varvatos®, 7 For All Mankind®, lucy®, Ella Moss®, Splendid®, Majestic® and Red Kap®.

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