Sourcing & Fabric Resource Guide
Apparel trade week in Las Vegas offers comprehensive sourcing across the entire supply chain for manufacturers as well as retailers. At the Las Vegas Hilton, Sourcing at MAGIC represents hundreds of companies from dozens of countries, connecting these manufacturers and component suppliers with private label buyers, wholesalers, designers, multi-unit retailers, and sourcing executives. At the Venetian Hotel & Casino, the ASAP Global Sourcing Show continues to feature the top 5% of full-package, overseas apparel manufacturers, but producer ASAP Show has expanded its focus and direction to offer Global Trade Services to buyers who need one-stop-shopping and accountability and to overseas manufacturers who need a local U.S. representative (details at www.asapshow.com). Both events run Aug. 31–Sept. 2 and feature unique matchmaking services and educational seminars. In conjunction, this guide profiles key providers in the textile and trim categories, technology solutions, sourcing trade events, and more.
FIBER & FABRICAntex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc. 3750 S. Broadway Place Los Angeles, CA 90007 (323) 232-2061; Fax (323) 233-7751 annat@antexknitting.com Contact: Bill or Anna Tenenblatt Product Line: Knitted fabrics for apparel and swimwear include single and double knits, ribs, novelties, yarn-dyed stripes, and prints in gauges from 18 to 36 cut. We produce cotton, poly/cotton, rayon blends, cotton model, micro-fiber, nylon, and spandex fabrics. What’s New: Flame resistant PyroSafe by Antexreg;; Greenline by Antextrade;, which includes organic cotton, recycled poly, and soy and bamboo blends; and Dry Inside Performance CottonServices: Knitting, dyeing, printing, sueding, brushing, and special finishes Minimum: 500 yds. per color Turnaround Time: 3–4 weeks Competitive Edge: We are a local vertical mill in operation for more than 30 years, produce approximately 1.5 million yards per week, have an extensive knit and print line, and continually create new, exciting fabrics. Asher Fabric Concepts2833 Leonis Blvd. #308Vernon, CA 90058(323) 251-9090 or (323) 581-1112 Fax (323) 581-1117asher@asherconcepts.comContact: Asher ShalomProduct Line: Fabrics made in California from luxurious fibersWhat’s New: Sophisticated fabrics for the contemporary marketServices: We accommodate both small and big lot orders.Custom Work: YesInventory: Samples or small lotsPrice Points: $2.10–$12 per yardTurnaround Time: 3–4 weeksCompetitive Edge: We offer the most fashion forward fabrics, PFGD solid colors, and prints made in the USA.Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.1881 Athens Highway, Jefferson, GA 30549(706) 367-9834; Fax (706) 367-9837www.buhleryarns.comsales@buhleryarns.comContact: David Sasso, Werner Bieri, Victor Almeida, Linda NewtonProduct Line: Ring spun yarn with 100% Supima, 100% Micro Modal, 50/50 Supima Micro Modal, and 50/50 Supima Outlast. Yarn count ranges from 12/1 Ne to 90/1 Ne.What’s New: Royal Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima Micro Modal for super soft, comfortable, durable, bright, and extraordinarily strong fabrics Inventory: Popular counts and blends are inventoried.Minimum: No minimums for samples; pallet quantities (approximately 1,000 lbs.) for production ordersTurnaround Time: 2–4 weeksCompetitive Edge: Service, quality, innovation, and flexibility. IMPEX Textile 5901 Sheila St. Los Angeles, CA 90040 (323) 888-8500; Fax (323) 888-0300 yeva@impextextile.com Contact: Yeva or Edward Product Line: Eastern European and French linen and linen blends, jacquards, yarn dyes, high-density voile, lawn, twills (stretch and non-stretch), bull denim, high-end knits, eyelets, embroideries, and corduroys What’s New: Silks, silk jacquards, cotton/silk voile, rayon/silk velvet, tencel and tencel/cotton knits, knitted embroideries, and superfine 28W corduroy Services: Custom dyeing and printing Inventory: More than 500,000 yards of linens and cottons in stock Minimum: 10 yds. for prints; 100 yds. for dyeing; 1,000 yds. for yarn dyes and jacquards Price Points: Budget to moderate Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks for domestic production; 6–8 weeks for special order imports Competitive Edge: Individual attention to customer needs, straightforward pricing, quick turnaround on sample and production orders, and custom sourcing for any item The Lenzing Group530 Seventh Ave. #808 New York, NY 10018 (212) 944-7896 www.lenzing.com t.carey@lenzing.com Contact: Tricia Carey Product Line: The Lenzing Group is a world leader in marketing and manufacturing man-made cellulose fibers. The portfolio of Lenzing Fibers includes TENCELreg;, Lenzing Modalreg;, MicroModalreg;, and ProModalreg;. What’s New: ProModalreg;, Micro Modal Airreg; and Botanic Principles of eco-sustainable fibers Services: Resource lists available for Tencelreg; and Lenzing Modalreg; suppliers Competitive Edge: These ecologically responsible fibers with performance benefits and comfort are sustainable, biodegradable, and derived from a renewable raw material, wood pulp. MJ Textile, Inc.110 E. 9th St., Ste. B798Los Angeles, CA 90079(213) 627-0034; Fax (213) 627-0079www.mjtextile.cominfo@mjtextile.comContact: Mr. MichaelProduct Line: Herbal, go green, and organic fabrics plus hand-block prints and vegetable, root, and fruit printsWhat’s New: Herbal dye, vegetable prints, and hand block printsServices: All related textile services such as sanding, brushing, dye, and printCustom Work: Yes, we knit and dye in 2 weeks all kinds of novelty fabrics.Inventory: 200 lines of fabric in stockMinimum: None for stock; one lot for domestic orderPrice Points: $1.50–$10Turnaround Time: 24 hours for stock; 2 weeks after lab dip for domesticCompetitive Edge: Superior qualityNu Image Fabrics, Inc.110 W. 40th StreetNew York, NY 10018(212) 382-1170; Fax (212) 768-7943searl@nuimagefabrics.comContact: Fred WunderlichProduct Line: Knits and woven prints and solid fabrics that cater to juniors, women’s dress and sportswear, intimate apparel, and children’s wearWhat’s New: Ruffle knits and trendy printsServices: Fabric sourcing and development; print developmentCustom Work: YesInventory: LimitedPrice Points: $1.50–$7.50Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks ex-millCompetitive Edge: Trendy prints and novelty fabrics; a wide range of fabric sources cater to many different end buyers.Parcheh Inc. 4826 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90037 (323) 544-0171; Fax (323) 544-0174 moeg12@gmail.com Contact: Moe Ghobadpour Product Line: This Los Angeles–based manufacturer and importer offers a wide range of designer and fine knits, from sheer to heavy, from basic to novelty.What’s New: New line of certified organic fabrics includes: 100% organic cotton and bamboo/cotton, single and double knits, ribs, pique, terrys, fleece, and pointelle, and 100% organic cotton woven popline, canvas, and voile.Services: Our partner company Nature’s Laboratory will dye all kinds of natural fibers with natural plant and eco dyes. Custom Work: We handle private labels in the U.S.A., China, India, Vietnam, and Central America.Inventory: Yes Minimum: None for stockPrice Points: Very reasonable and competitive Turnaround Time: 2–3 weeks, confirmed before placing order Competitive Edge: Our selection of organic fabric, organic t-shirts, and our eco and natural dyes Philips-Boyne Corp.reg; 135 Rome StreetFarmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 755-1230; Fax (631) 755-1259 www.philipsboyne.com sales@philipsboyne.com Contact: David Haber Product Line: High-quality shirtings and fabric. The majority of the line consists of long staple Egyptian cotton that is woven and finished in Japan. Styles range from classic stripes, checks, and solids to novelties, oxfords, dobbies, voiles, Swiss dots, seersuckers, ginghams, flannels, and more. Exclusive broadcloth qualities: Ultimoreg;, Coronareg;, and Superbareg;. What’s New: New patterns added regularly: woven, end on end, yarn-dyed plaids; flannels, large houndstooth; yarn-dyed stripes and checks. Custom Work: Yes; minimums apply; 90 ex-mill Japan Inventory: More than 3.5 million yards of stock also includes blends, linens, and silks. Minimum: 3 yards Price Points: Moderate to better to designer Turnaround Time: Immediate shipping for stock Competitive Edge: Fully stocked distributor. Inventory available on Web site. Knowledgeable customer-service team, immediate shipping, and highest-quality textiles. Philips-Boyne serves everyone from at-home sewers and custom shirt-makers to couture designers and branded corporations. Call or email for samples.Symphony Fabrics Corp.263 West 38th St.New York, NY 10018(212) 244-6700; Fax (212) 736-0123www.symphonyfabrics.comhhahn@symphonyfabrics.comContact: Seymour Schneiderman, Howard Hahn, Nina AronzonProduct Line: Imports and domestic, from day to evening What’s New: The new Symphony, led by new design director Igor Bochkov, presents new prints, novelties, bamboo fabrics, stretch satins, new concepts, and more. Services: Immediate sampling, custom orders, and great service Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Yes Minimum: Varies Price Points: Competitive Turnaround Time: Fast Competitive Edge: Innovation, novelties, our coordinated collection of prints and solids, and immediate sampling FINDINGS & TRIMMINGSTrimknit Inc.2542 San Fernando Blvd.Sun Valley, CA 91352(818) 768-7878; Fax (818) 768-1698trimknit@att.netContact: Peter KrauszProduct Line: Knitted trims, sweater blanks, borders, cordings, collars, waistbandsWhat’s New: JaquardsServices: Custom made goods for specs, sampling, etc.Custom Work: OnlyInventory: No, all orders are produced.Minimum: Varies with style and colorTurnaround Time: 1–2 weeks; 2–3 days for samplesCompetitive Edge: 40 years of experience in the knitting trade; all goods are produced domestically; and our quality and service go hand in hand.FUSINGS & BONDINGSAptan Corp. 2000 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90007(213) 748-5271; Fax (213) 748-7192Contact: Ron Tanzman, Robert HirschmanProducts: Clear elastics, laces, ribbons, strip rubber, fusibles interfacing, all elastics, and drawcords Services: Slitting and die cutting Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Yes Minimum: $25 Turnaround Time: 24 hours Hi Fashion Production Inc.2850 Tanager Ave.Commerce, CA 90040(323) 722-8200; Fax (323) 722-8535www.1800shoulder.comwww.shoulderpads.comsales@shoulderpads.comContact: Cindy AguilarProduct Line: Shoulder pads, bra cups, and pushup padsWhat’s New: As fashion changes, we create new designs, shapes, and sizes never before seen.Services: We can design custom shoulder pads per customer request.Inventory: YesPrice Points: In order to maintain prices as low as possible, we apply the latest technology and automated components in our production lines.Turnaround Time: Varies by product, but standard production of 12,000 pairs start at 24 hours.Competitive Edge: Our in-house design and engineering team maintains our production equipment to the highest standards possible.GARMENT PACKAGINGTo Di For, Inc.539 24th St.Hermosa Beach, CA 90254(310) 993-4095; Fax (310) 372-5301www.todifor.netbill@todifor.netContact: Bill SchlabachProduct Line: Foreign and domestic garment packagesWhat’s New: Burnouts, sublimation, mineral wash, garment dye, and tie dyeServices: Complete pattern and sample making services, in-house screen printing and art department, and excellent production trackingCustom Work: Everything we do is custom.Minimum: Very flexiblePrice Points: Highly competitiveTurnaround Time: 6–10 weeks depending on the programCompetitive Edge: With more than 30 years of garment manufacturing expertise, we are one of the forerunners in off-shore manufacturing, specializing in Guatemalan production.TECHNOLOGYInnovative Systems, LLC22282 Mill Creek Dr., Ste. 125Laguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 707-1560; Fax (949) 707-5208www.isllc.comsales@isllc.comContact: Joe SchaeferClient Base: Medium to large sized apparel, footwear, and accessory manufacturers, importers, and distributorsProducts: The award-winning Full Circlereg; Apparel Software integrates all aspects of your company’s software requirements on one platform. Modules include financials to PLM, ERP, forecasting, domestic manufacturing, MRP, sourcing, supply chain management, costing, sales order processing, regular and reserve allocation, RF warehouse management, multi currency, and much more.What’s New: Clients all run on one standard version of our software solution; Monthly version releases are updated to our entire customer base.Services: Software installation, on-site training, consulting, on-going support and services, and a complete EDI service bureau, EDI Directreg;Competitive Edge: Full Circlereg; Apparel Software was developed in a true thin client language and is 100% GUI for easy navigation and use. It has an open architecture data base for data mining without the cost of custom programming, can be scaled to any version of UNIXtrade; without conversion, and can accommodate your growth.OptiTex USA325 W. 38th St., Ste. 1107New York, NY 10018(212) 629-9053; Fax (212) 629-9055www.optitex.comContact: Sabrina CoveProducts: Our apparel-specific software includes a suite of preproduction and production tools featuring 2D flat pattern design, 3D garment simulation, animated garment simulation, fabric texture, and colorway variation. Entire lines can be created virtually, eliminating wasted material and speeding products to market.What’s New: OptiTex now offers 3D to 2D garment flattening, 3D digitizing, updated models, and the ability to create animated 3D cloth and virtual fitting simulations, as well as improved integration with PDM/PLM systems via a newly developed API. Services: Full production pattern design, grading, marker making, nesting, file-conversion services, 3D design, 3D flattening, animation services, and 24-hour online support.Competitive Edge: OptiTex is fully Windows-based, uses an open architecture, and integrates seamlessly with hardware and software already on the market. It offers a user-friendly nature, highly customizable on-screen environment, and environmentally friendly efficiency. All design modules exist within the same application; no conversion is needed between modules. Pacific Apparel Systems12459 W. Washington Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90066(310) 397-1123; Fax (310) 397-1163Toll-free (866) 397-1123www.pacificapparelsystems.comcarl@pacificapparelsystems.comContact: Carl GinsbergProducts: A fully integrated, easy-to-use, Windows-based software solution that provides comprehensive business features. A fully integrated, in-house EDI module, as well as a Factor Transaction Processing module, is available. The user-friendly Help System provides visual and text-based instructions for all areas of the system.What’s New: We now support Microsoft’s Sequel Server Database (SQL).Services: New features, reports and displays are provided on a regular basis. We also offer training and telephone and interactive support.Competitive Edge: Our extensive experience authoring apparel software enables us to provide comprehensive but easy-to-use software solutions for any size company at very cost-effective pricing. A 30-day free trial of the system is available.TEXTILE SERVICESGeltman Industries1914 Bay St.Los Angeles, CA 90021(213) 622-2015; Fax (213) 622-4572www.geltman.comgeltmanind@aol.comContact: Shari Rezai, President; Ron Cueto, Operations ManagerServices: Textile finishing, laundry, bonding, and fabric repairWhat’s New: Brushing and water-repellent processSpecial Services: Next day service on bondingTurnaround Time: 3–5 daysCatalog: YesCompetitive Edge: We serve the specialized needs of the textile, apparel, and home furnishing industries.Royal Blue, Inc.3506 Rode Rd.Los Angeles, CA 90018(323) 299-1700; Fax (323) 299-9495elikahen@aol.comContact: Eli KahenServices: Royal Blue serves manufacturers with garment treatments such as enzyme wash, bleaching, sanding, potassium wash, and potassium spray. In addition, the company offers all types of washes—direct, reactive, pigment, distress, tie-dye, mineral, and more.What’s New: Crystal, spray, discharge, botanical, crinkle, Ambreacute; dip dye, and moreTurnaround Time: Please callTRADE SHOWSGlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing FairMarket Center Management Company2100 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207(214) 655-6100; Fax (214) 760-2855Tollfree (800) 325-6587www.globaltex.cominfo@globaltex.comShow Dates: Oct. 13–15 at the Los Angeles Convention CenterDescription: GlobalTex: L.A. International Textile & Sourcing Fair returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center as the first full-scale production and design trade show in the U.S. presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features the latest fabrics, trims, yarn, textile manufacturing technology from Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In addition, the show offers matchmaking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries.What’s New: GlobalTex recently announced an exclusive partnership with international trend forecasters Mudpie and Denimhead, establishing GlobalTex as the only trade event in the western United States featuring these respected trend services.SPESA EXPO9650 Stickland Rd., Ste. 103–324Raleigh, NC 27615(919) 872-8909; Fax (919) 872-1915www.spesaexpo.cominfo@spesaexpo.comContact: David GardnerShow Dates: May 18–20, 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Center in AtlantaDescription: The largest and most comprehensive exhibition and seminar event for the apparel, fashion, and sewn products industries in the Western Hemisphere, SPESA EXPO covers the entire concept-to-delivery product lifecycle by showcasing fabrics, trims, equipment, machinery, software, and other solutions and services for the design, development, sourcing, production, and delivery processes. SPESA EXPO serves as a one-stop-shop for apparel and fashion, auto and transportation interiors, footwear and accessories, home furnishings and upholstery, safety and protective gear, luggage and leather goods, and other technical and industrial textile companies. In 2010, SPESA EXPO will co-locate with Techtextil North America and ATME-I/Megatex to form the first-ever “Textile and Sewn Products Industry Week” in Atlanta.
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