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Los Angeles–based Antex Knitting Mills (a division of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc.) is a vertical mill that has been in operation for more than 30 years. It produces approximately 1.5 million yards of knitted fabrics per week for fashion apparel, lifestyle, and swimwear, including single and double knits, ribs, novelties, yarn-dyed stripes, and prints in gauges from 18 to 36 cut. Antex continually creates new, exciting fabrics, including the recent Dry Inside Performance Cotton (developed in partnership with Nanotex), which provides the moisture movement and quick drying performance characteristics of synthetic activewear in 100% cotton; PyroSafe by Antexreg;, a line of flame-resistant cotton knits for protective clothing manufacturers; and Greenline by Antextrade;, which includes organic cotton, recycled poly, and soy and bamboo blends. Visit annat@antexknitting.com.Asher Fabric Concepts, based in Vernon, Calif., offers sophisticated fabrics for the contemporary market made from luxurious fibers. From small to big lot orders, fashion forward fabrics in PFGD solid colors and prints are all made in the U.S.A. The company offers fair prices, quick delivery, and custom work with price points ranging from $2.10 to $12 per yard and a turnaround time of 3 to 4 weeks. Call (323) 581-1112 or email asher@asherconcepts.com.Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. is a leading supplier of the highest quality yarns to the apparel industry in the Americas. By using only top grade, extra-long staple Supimareg; cotton fiber from California and MicroModalreg; from Lenzing, Buhler maximizes quality and consistency of its yarns. It now offers Royal Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima MicroModal. For more information about these yarns and other innovative yarn offerings, please visit www.buhleryarn.com.GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair (Apr. 28–30 and Oct. 13–15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center) is the first full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features an international collection of resources from France, Italy, the UK, Turkey, India, Latin America, and Vietnam showcasing the latest fabrics, trims, private label collections, original design manufacturers, printing, graphic design, and the technologies that support production. The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers and offers helpful matchmaking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles and the California Fashion Association. Visit www.globaltex.com.
Symphony Fabrics invites you to preview its new collection. The color coordinated line of fashion forward fabrics, both printed and solid, from day to evening, includes exquisite burnouts, prints, stretch satins, stretch taffetas, and exciting novelties, all at competitive prices. Symphony offers a one-stop shopping experience, immediate sampling, on-time deliveries, and personal attention for all your fabric needs. Production is now globally positioned to ship to your production facilities all over the world. You are invited to visit the New Symphony at its new showroom at 263 West 38th Street in New York City.
