L.A. Textile/Material World Resource Guide
The L.A. International Textile Show and Material World & Technology Solutions, two powerhouse trade events for the textile industry and fashion supply chain, will co-locate for the first time Sept. 30–Oct. 2 at the California Market Center to create the industry’s largest, most comprehensive marketplace for fashion apparel textiles, home furnishing textiles, sourcing, global fashion production, and supply chain resources on the West Coast. The producers will also offer a coordinated, expanded educational conference and a jointly produced Trend Pavilion highlighting up-and-coming fabrics, textures, and color forecasts. As an adjunct, this guide highlights several key resources in the textile and supply chain arenas.
FIBER & FABRIC
Antex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc.3750 S. Broadway PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90007 (323) 232-2061; Fax (323) 233-7751 annat@antexknitting.comContact: Bill or Anna TenenblattProduct 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 Cotton Services: Knitting, dyeing, printing, sueding, brushing, and special finishesMinimum: 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.
Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. 1881 Athens Highway Jefferson, GA 30549 (706) 367-9834; Fax (706) 367-9837 www.buhleryarns.com sales@buhleryarns.com Contact: David Sasso, Werner Bieri, Victor Almeida, Linda Newton Product 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 fabricInventory: Popular counts and blends are inventoried. Minimum: No minimums for samples; pallet quantities (approximately 1,000 lbs.) for production orders Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks Competitive Edge: Service, quality, innovation, and flexibility.
Design-Knit, Inc.1636 Staunton Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 742-1234; Fax (213) 748-7110 www.designknit.com shalat@designknit.comContact: Shala Tabassi Products: Designer and better contemporary knit fabrics from sheer to heavy weightWhat’s New: New items include novelty and basic fabrics with cashmere, silk, wool, rayon, Modal blends, organic cotton, organic Supima cotton, organic Supima/micro Modal, Supima blends, hemp, recycled poly, bamboo/cotton, yarn-dye solids and stripes, garment-dyeable stripes, and an extensive collection of fabrics made with eco-friendly fibers.Custom Work: YesInventory: Wide selection Minimum: Varies by fabricPrice Points: Moderate to high Competitive Edge: We offer new and innovative fabrics every season.
IMPEX Textile 5901 Sheila St.Los Angeles, CA 90040(323) 888-8500; Fax (323) 888-0300 yeva@impextextile.comContact: 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 corduroysWhat’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 printingInventory: More than 500,000 yards of linens and cottons in stockMinimum: 10 yds. for prints; 100 yds. for dyeing; 1,000 yds. for yarn dyes and jacquardsPrice Points: Budget to moderate Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks for domestic production; 6–8 weeks for special order importsCompetitive Edge: Individual attention to customer needs, straightforward pricing, quick turnaround on sample and production orders, and custom sourcing for any item
The Lenzing Group 530 Seventh Ave. #808New York, NY 10018 (212) 944-7896www.lenzing.comt.carey@lenzing.com Contact: Tricia CareyProduct 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 fibersServices: Resource lists available for Tencelreg; and Lenzing Modalreg; suppliersCompetitive Edge: These ecologically responsible fibers with performance benefits and comfort are sustainable, biodegradable, and derived from a renewable raw material, wood pulp.
Nu Image Fabrics, Inc. 110 W. 40th Street New York, NY 10018 (212) 382-1170; Fax (212) 768-7943 searl@nuimagefabrics.com Contact: Fred Wunderlich Product Line: Knits and woven prints and solid fabrics that cater to juniors, women’s dress and sportswear, intimate apparel, and children’s wear What’s New: Ruffle knits and trendy prints Services: Fabric sourcing and development; print development Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Limited Price Points: $1.50–$7.50 Turnaround Time: 2–4 weeks ex-mill Competitive 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 GhobadpourProduct 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: YesMinimum: None for stock Price Points: Very reasonable and competitive Turnaround Time: 2–3 weeks, confirmed before placing orderCompetitive Edge: Our selection of organic fabric, organic t-shirts, and our eco and natural dyes
Philips-Boyne Corp.reg; 135 Rome Street Farmingdale, NY 11735(631) 755-1230; Fax (631) 755-1259www.philipsboyne.comsales@philipsboyne.comContact: David HaberProduct 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 designerTurnaround Time: Immediate shipping for stockCompetitive 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) 736-0123 www.symphonyfabrics.com hhahn@symphonyfabrics.com Contact: Seymour Schneiderman, Howard Hahn, Nina Aronzon Product Line: Imports and domestic, from day to eveningWhat’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: YesInventory: Yes Minimum: VariesPrice Points: CompetitiveTurnaround Time: FastCompetitive Edge: Innovation, novelties, our coordinated collection of prints and solids, and immediate sampling
FINDINGS & TRIMMINGS
Kagan Trim Center 5524 Alcoa Ave. Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-1400; Fax (323) 583-1600 www.kagantrim.com info@kagantrim.com Products: Every type of novelty, trim, and adornment plus all the basics from appliqueacute;s to zippers Services: Custom projects welcome What’s New: Beaded necklines are the hottest item now. Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Tons Minimum: None for stock Price Points: Competitive Turnaround Time: Immediate Competitive Edge: Kagan Trim Center has served the apparel industry for more than 60 years and offers the latest fashion items with a large local inventory and specializes in novelty and high fashion trims. Our friendly, helpful staff will show you why we’re a reputable, reliable, number one resource for everything trim in Los Angeles. We also operate a China office.
Keylin, Inc. 312 E. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90011 (323) 232-6700; Fax (323) 232-6858 www.keylin.orgsales@keylin.netContact: Jeff Lin Products: Complete line of fashion-related accessories, hardware, raw material, and machinery What’s New: Swivel snap clips, dome cap rivets, oversize snaps, O-rings, fastening tools, industrial sewing machines, and counting scalesServices: Custom-made hardware, custom-logo metal/plastic products, and we can drop-ship to your overseas contractors/manufacturers.Custom Work: Yes, it is our specialty.Inventory: More than 7 million items in stockMinimum: NonePrice Points: At a per package quantity for wholesale Turnaround Time: Immediate; receiving an average two shipments per week Competitive Edge: We’re the one-stop-shop for the industry’s immediate needs, offering the best balance of price, quality, and availability.
Ribbon Connections, Inc. 2957 Teagarden St. San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 614-1825; Fax (510) 614-1827 www.ribbonconnections.com sales@ribbonconnections.com Contact: Juston Lin Product Line: High-quality ribbons and trims in silk, rayon, cotton, poly, and nylon; garment-quality ribbons for use in ready-to-wear to couture fashion and design What’s New: Stretch satins, stretch metallic, cotton satin, and cotton herringbone Services: DTM and custom bows, prints, and cuts Custom Work: Yes Inventory: Yes Minimum: Varies Price Points: Competitive Turnaround Time: Immediate for stock; 3 weeks for back order Competitive Edge: Our high-quality products, wide color range, knowledgeable service, and flexibility
TAGS & LABELS
California Label Products 13255 S. BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90061(310) 523-5800; Fax (310) 523-5858www.californialabelproducts.cominfo@californialabel.comContact: Tasha Garfield Product Line: Custom departments include woven and printed labels, hangtags, heat transfers, novelty items, in-house art services, and eco-friendly items. California Label Products offers self-adhesive labels, price tickets, thermal transfer labels and ribbons, barcode and care-label service bureaus, and software and label-printing services. What’s New: We have an entire line of eco-friendly labels and tags including recycled papers, hemp materials, cotton, and canvas labels. Services: In-house art department and product development team Custom Work: Yes Competitive Edge: We are a complete tag and label resource, serving the garment industry for more than 15 years. California Label Products is going “Back To Basics” with lower prices, lower minimums, and faster deliveries—priorities in addition to excellent customer service and quality products from design to delivery.
TECHNOLOGY
AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc. 110 E. 9th St., Ste. A1169 Los Angeles, CA 90079 (310) 556-2215 or (213) 629-2780 Fax (213) 405-2415 www.AIMStsi.com sales@AIMStsi.com Contact: Henry Cherner, Rachael Carson Products: Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) is a complete order and production processing system for every sector of the industry, offering integrated EDI, AIMS GL Accounting Integration, UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager Integration, Web-based order processing, factor integration, online retail sales integration, and more. What’s New: AIMS Remote Order Link allows sales reps to enter orders into AIMS while at trade shows without needing to access the internet. AIMS Scan & Pack scans garments as they are received into final inventory. AIMS WebLink automates the process of creating online catalogs and allows wholesale customers and sales reps to access styles, orders, inventory, and account activity. With Apparel Easy Shop, retail customers can purchase inventory directly from your website.
Innovative Systems, LLC 22282 Mill Creek Dr., Ste. 125 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 707-1560; Fax (949) 707-5208 www.isllc.com sales@isllc.com Contact: Joe Schaefer Products: 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.
TEXTILE SERVICES
Geltman 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.
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