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Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. is a leading supplier of the highest quality and innovative yarns to the apparel industry in the Americas. It now offers Royal Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima Micro Modal for super soft, comfortable, durable, bright, and extraordinarily strong fabrics. By using only top grade, extra-long staple Supimareg; cotton fiber from J. G. Boswell Co. in California, Buhler maximizes quality, consistency of its yarns, and end use product performance and durability. For more information about these yarns and other innovative yarn offerings, please visit www.buhleryarn.com.
The Head to Toe Women’s Expo, a consumer trade event, offers something for every woman. Attendees can visit more than 200 exhibits showcasing the latest trends in fashion, hair, and cooking, as well as experience a host of speakers from television and print. Upcoming shows: Oct. 9–11 at the Pasadena Convention Center and Dec. 4–6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Tickets are $8 at the door. Visit www.headtotoewomensexpo.com to learn more.
Henry Hanger Company has the largest selection of fine wood, signature acrylic plastic, bamboo, metal, and fabric-padded hangers in the country. Delivered with quality, craftsmanship, originality, versatility, style, and service, Henry Hanger tailor blends the right combination of materials and finishing to fit your specific needs or budget. Visit www.henryhanger.com.
Innovative Systems, LLC, founded in 1994, is a developer and proven provider of enterprise-wide software solutions for the sewn products industry, including manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Its industry specific solutions, designed and tailored for mid- to large-sized companies, are used as a supply chain management tool in the manufacturing of apparel, accessories, and footwear. Visit www.isllc.com.
!iT JEANS, the denim brand that matches added value with chic and cool, announces !IT SHOPPE. Coming Fall 2009, IT SHOPPE offers a new wholesale experience and transforms the concept of cash and carry by providing !iT JEANS buyers and accounts a one-stop buying experience with the following services: a Co-op of the hippest brands and trends with immediate stock; a Buyers Lounge to rest, snack, and utilize a Wi-Fi station; and a Concierge Service to navigate and advise on the Los Angeles wholesale district. For more information, please contact info@itshoppe.com.
Since 1976, Le Mieux Studio, Inc. has provided quality and service in printed and embellished tops and skirts. There are hundreds of prints to choose from featuring European artwork. In addition to new styles and prints this year, tops are longer and pre-washed and XXL sizes are priced the same as S–XL. Le Mieux can work closely with any customer to provide custom styles in tees or skirts and executes orders swiftly. Headquartered in La Habra, Calif., Le Mieux showrooms are located in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, and Florida. Visit www.lemieux.com.
Miami Fashion Week, the largest international and Latin American fashion event in the United States, features the top emerging and established designers from around the world presenting their womenswear, swimwear, menswear, jewelry, and accessories collections at the 12th annual event Mar. 18–21, 2010. Visit www.miamifashionweek.com.
Each year, Mundo Unico presents four collections of underwear and intimate apparel for men. New sexy designs in exclusive fabrics offer exceptional construction and comfort. New cuts include boy briefs and 5-inch trunks. Please visit www.mundounico.com to learn more.
Several new CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) provisions went into effect on Aug. 14, including reducing the allowable amount of lead by half in children’s items, as well as requiring permanent tracking labels on all children’s products. NGC’s CPSIA Compliance Software is designed to streamline testing processes and ease the burden of the CPSIA. It allows retailers and manufacturers to easily manage the process of requesting, tracking, approving, and sending the General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) and Certificate of Compliance (COC) documents mandated by the CPSIA. NGC’s software also allows companies to manage the dozens of third-party lab tests that are required for apparel design and production.
Pacific Apparel Systems offers a fully integrated, easy-to-use, Windows-based software solution with comprehensive business features for any size company at very cost-effective pricing. A fully integrated, in-house EDI module and a Factor Transaction Processing module are available and the user-friendly Help System provides visual and text-based instructions for all areas of the system. In addition to continual program enhancements and features, the tech company offers training and telephone and interactive support. A 30-day free trial of the system is available. Visit www.pacificapparelsystems.com.
PalmerCash creates classic, funny, and random t-shirts. Featuring digitally printed designs from artists all over the world on its custom cut, garment-dyed blank tees made in the USA, PalmerCash shirts boast a superior super-soft feel and designer fit. The company leverages its more than ten years of apparel industry experience to offer the highest quality cotton t-shirts at unbeatable prices. All t-shirts are just $10 wholesale all the time. The line is sold in the trendiest shops in New York, Los Angeles, and international locales such as Tokyo. Showing at Class@ASR in San Diego, Pool in Las Vegas, or http://palmer76.com.
Luxury, hip lifestyle handbag line Revolution by Edwin mixes tradition and innovation with a sense of daring and provocation. Owner Edwin Vlessing brings exquisite quality and style to his work including luxe hardware embellishments that feature fashion forward and innovative designs. Significant research with new materials has yielded animal-friendly fabrications such as PVC and canvas. The line has shipped successfully for three seasons in the United States, Europe, and Asia to both major department stores and specialty boutiques. Revolution by Edwin will exhibit at MAGIC (AC14931). Visit its showrooms in Los Angeles, Dusseldorf, and Marbisu BV, Netherlands or online at www.revolutionbyedwin.com.
Launched in 1998, WGSN.com is the leading online research and trend analysis service providing creative and business intelligence for the fashion, apparel, style and retail industries. WGSN tracks trends and innovations in design and offers in-depth coverage of the latest news and industry developments. WGSN’s editorial and design staff, distinguished for its industry expertise, continually travels the globe to deliver insight and creative inspiration. With a 10-year archive of 4 million images photos, sketches, graphics and 600,000 pages of information, WGSN’s breadth and global perspective is unmatched. WGSN is headquartered in London, with offices in New York and Los Angeles.
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