California Apparel News

Now in its tenth year, Material World Miami Beach (Apr. 21shy;–23) offers the sewn-products industry a one-stop global resource for fabric and fibers, trims and components, trends, full-package/contract manufacturers, service providers, equipment, and machinery, while its conjunctive Technology Solutions expo showcases IT innovations specific to every level of the supply chain. This guide anticipates the main event by presenting key domestic resources in those categories.

FABRICS & FIBERSBuhler Quality Yarns1881 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: Fashion slubs in 100% Supima and 50/50 Supima Micro ModalInventory: 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 flexibilityCotton Generation, Inc.6051 Maywood Ave.Huntington Park, CA 90255(323) 581-8555; Fax (323) 582-8880www.cottongeneration.cominfo@cottongeneration.comContact: ArdiProduct Line: Fabric development to your specifications including cutting, sewing, and packing.What’s New: We are now housed in one huge facility, making it easier to handle any size order.Customer Base: Contemporary and better goodsMinimum: 200 and moreTurnaround Time: 4–6 weeksCompetitive Edge: Workmanship, quality control, and on-time turnaroundIMPEX 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 Pacific Coast Knitting, Inc. 6051 Maywood Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 (323) 584-6888; Fax (323) 582-8880 www.pacificknitting.cominfo@pacificknitting.comContact: Mike Tolouee Product Line: Fabric development and knitting to your specifications: novelty knits, burnouts 50/1, 60/1, slubs, micro modal, silk, micro modal cashmere, and Supima cottonWhat’s New: Slub linen ProModal, MVS Modal, and linen blendServices: Garment package: knitting, cutting, and sewingCustom Work: Yes Inventory: Sampling onlyMinimum: 13 sample rolls, frac12; dye lot, full dye lotPrice Points: $2 and upTurnaround Time: 2–4 weeks Competitive Edge: First class quality fabric and on-time deliveryPhilips-Boyne Corp.reg; 135 Rome Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631) 755-1230; Fax (631) 755-1259www.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 designerTurnaround 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. Sildorex-USA, LLCP O Box 1258, Parkersburg, WV 26102(304) 422-8900; Fax (304) 428-4326www.lurex.comdkreinik@kreinik.comContact: Doug KreinikProduct line: Lurex Metallic Yarns and Threads: supported, unsupported, gimps, and fashion tapes; fire-retardant threads for weaving, sewing, knitting, clothing, upholstery, hosiery, and footwear; metallic yarns slit from heavy 1/8” to very fine 1/168”.What’s new: Fire retardant (FRPN) dye-able polyester and new ultra-soft 1/121” slit supported Metallics (CPMP) for weaving and knittingMinimum: 1KG minimums for testing and samplingCompetitive Edge: We can service accounts worldwide with competent technical support for specially designed metallic yarn or thread needs by producing products that are acid and resistant dye-able, enzyme treatments, or dead soft.Symphony Fabrics Corp.263 West 38th St.New York, NY 10018(212) 244-6700Fax (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 & TRIMMINGSRibbon Connections, Inc.2957 Teagarden St.San Leandro, CA 94577(510) 614-1825Fax (510) 614-1827www.ribbonconnections.comsales@ribbonconnections.comContact: Juston LinProduct 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 designWhat’s New: Stretch satins, stretch metallic, cotton satin, and cotton herringboneServices: DTM and custom bows, prints, and cutsCustom Work: YesInventory: YesMinimum: VariesPrice Points: CompetitiveTurnaround Time: Immediate for stock; 3 weeks for back orderCompetitive Edge: Our high-quality products, wide color range, knowledgeable service, and flexibilityFUSINGS & BONDINGS Aptan Corp. 2000 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90007(213) 748-5271Fax (213) 748-7192Contact: Ron Tanzman, Robert HirschmanProducts: Clear elastics, laces, ribbons, strip rubber, fusibles interfacing, all elastics, and drawcordsServices: Slitting and die cuttingCustom Work: YesInventory: YesMinimum: $25Turnaround Time: 24 hours TAGS & LABELSCruz Label3250 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 1910Los Angeles, CA 90010(213) 389-7658Fax (213) 232-3318www.cruzlabel.cominquiry@cruzlabel.comProduct Line: Custom labels and trim: woven, printed, hangtags, metal, PVC, silicone, and zipper pullsWhat’s New: 100% USDA-certified organic-cotton twill labels are coming soon.Services: Expedited services, fast sampling, and free digital proofingMinimum: Very lowPrice Points: Depends on product, very competitiveInventory: Size tabsTurnaround Time: 1–2 weeks on most items; expedited services availableCatalog: YesCompetitive Edge: Great customer service, fast turnaround, highest quality, low minimums, and factory direct. We work hard to make sure our customers are 100% satisfied.TECHNOLOGYOptiTex 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) 397-1123Fax (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.