Supply Chain Resource Guide
Asher Fabric Concepts makes sophisticated fabrics from luxurious fibers in California for the contemporary market. The company can accommodate both small- and big-lot orders and offers the most fashion-forward fabrics, PFGD solid colors, and prints made in the USA. Contact Asher Shalom at (323) 268-1218 or e-mail asher@asherconcepts.com for more information.Established in 1908, CIT Commercial Services operates through the U.S. and internationally. The Los Angeles office serves clients in the Western United States and Asia. CIT is the nation’s leading provider of factoring, credit protection, and accounts receivable management services. Companies of all sizes turn to CIT for protection against bad-debt losses, to reduce days’ sales outstanding, and to enhance cash flow and liquidity. CIT’s breath of services, experienced personnel, industry expertise, proprietary credit files on over 330,000 customers, and comprehensive on-line systems are all reasons that clients say give CIT a competitive advantage. Visit www.cit.com.Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion company for upland cotton. To consumers, the company is best known for its “The Fabric of Our Lives(tm)” advertising campaign. At the trade level, Cotton Incorporated is an educator and facilitator to the global cotton supply chain. The company’s numerous agricultural research projects, textile technology developments, and extensive consumer and market research studies combine to help make cotton a more profitable and desirable fiber choice. An overview of the company and information on the full range of its resources and services can be found at www.cottoninc.com.First Capital’s Western Region primarily provides traditional factoring and asset-based lending to clients with annual sales ranging from $1 million to $250 million. Although diversified, First Capital’s professionals have extensive experience with the apparel and accessories industry. Clients choose and stay with First Capital because we understand their business and for the speed at which we deliver exceptional client service when they need it most. Visit www.FirstCapital.com.Gianno Co., Ltd., is a fabric supplier with years of experience and specialties in female activewear/bodywear/sportswear. Our brand, Ginonili, specializes in high-quality fabrics, specifically Bamboo, Tencel, and Modal. These fabrics are extremely beneficial in many ways; bamboo is naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic. In addition, they are quick to absorb moisture and are environmentally friendly. The garment industry has begun to utilize these fabrics more and more. These are currently available in stock in our Southern California location. Gianno will be launching the new Ginonili fabric collection at MAGIC Sourcing (MA67513) and has a partnership with Fox Sports SA in Mexico and China for garment manufacturing. Contact person is Tommy Wang at (626) 442-1875. E-mail tommyw@giannousa.com.GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is a full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel design and production. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. GlobalTex features the latest fabrics, trims, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing, including private label, and manufacturing technology. For 2010, no show on the West Coast offers more European resources and more new resources. GlobalTex’s website is available at www.globaltex.com.As the oldest privately held factoring company in the Southwest, Goodman Factors provides recourse and non-recourse invoice factoring for businesses with monthly sales volumes of $10,000 to $2 million. Services include invoice and cash posting, credit and collection service, and cash advances on invoices upon shipment. Due to its relatively small size and centralized-management philosophy, its clients often deal directly with company management/ownership. Its size also enables it to provide flexible arrangements and quick decisions. For more information, visit www.goodmanfactors.com.NGCreg; announces that shapewear innovator SPANX is implementing NGC’s e-SPSreg; software for PLM and global sourcing. NGC’s software is helping the company increase speed to market and improve organization, collaboration, and communication between designers, factories, and employees. SPANX set out to find a PLM system that could help them efficiently manage not only product design but also purchase orders, production, and shipping; the company ultimately selected NGC out of a dozen vendors. “We needed a system to help speed up development, from concept to production. When we found out that NGC offered integrated PLM and global sourcing, the choice was obvious,” said Robert Hunnicutt, technology product manager, SPANX. Parcheh Inc., a Los Angeles–based manufacturer and importer, offers a wide range of designer and fine knits, from sheer to heavy, from basic to novelty. We have a new line of certified organic fabrics, which 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. Our partner company, Nature’s Laboratory, will dye all kinds of natural fibers with natural plant and eco dyes. We handle private labels in the U.S.A., China, India, Vietnam, and Central America. Call Moe Ghobadpour at (323) 544-0171 or email moeg12@gmail.com for more information.
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