California Apparel News

GlobalTex: L.A. International Textile & Sourcing Fair bows its third installation March 2–4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show will feature the latest designs, developments, techniques, and trends for fiber, fabrics, trims, private label collections, original design manufacturers, printing, graphic design, and the technologies that support production. In anticipation, we’ve spotlighted a few key resources in that supply chain here. FABRICS & FIBERSAntex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc.3750 S. Broadway PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90007(323) 232-2061; Fax (323) 233-7751annat@antexknitting.comContact: Bill or Anna TenenblattProduct Line: Knitted fabrics for apparel and swimwear, including 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 weeksCompetitive 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 HighwayJefferson, 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 fabricsInventory: 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 flexibilityDesign-Knit, Inc.1636 Staunton Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90021(213) 742-1234; Fax (213) 748-7110www.designknit.comshalat@designknit.comContact: Shala TabassiProducts: Designer and better contemporary knit fabrics from sheer to heavy weightWhat’s New: New items include novelty and basic fabrics with tencel, microtencel, cashmere, silk, wool, rayon, linen blends, Modal blends, lurex, organic cotton, organic Supima cotton, organic Supima/micro Modal, Supima blends, rayon hemp, recycled poly, rayon bamboo, yarn-dye solids and stripes, garment dyeable stripes, engineered stripes and an extensive collection of fabrics made with eco-friendly fibers.Custom Work: YesInventory: For sampling; production is knit-to-orderMinimum: Varies by fabricPrice Points: Moderate to highCompetitive Edge: We offer new and innovative fabrics every season.Philips-Boyne Corp.reg;135 Rome St.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 JapanInventory: More than 3.5 million yards of stock also includes blends, linens, and silks.Minimum: 3 yardsPrice 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 e-mail for samples.TECHNOLOGY AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc.110 E. Ninth St., Ste. A1169Los Angeles, CA 90079(310) 556-2215 or (213) 629-2780Fax (213) 405-2415www.AIMStsi.comsales@AIMStsi.comContact: Henry Cherner, Rachael CarsonProducts: 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 Web site.New Generation Computing Inc.reg; (NGCreg;) 14900 NW 79th CourtMiami Lakes, FL 33016 (305) 556-9122West Coast: 2234 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (323) 497-4200www.ngcsoftware.comsales@ngcsoftware.comClient Base: Brands, retailers, and consumer-product companies.Products: NGC is a leading provider of PLM, Global Sourcing, ERP, and CPSIA software solutions. NGC recently introduced its ARMS (Analytics and Report Management Software) for Business Intelligence, Data Mining and Analytics.Competitive Edge: NGC software helps customers increase gross margins, reduce the cost of goods sold, improve speed to market and product quality, and manage testing and CPSIA compliance. What’s New: NGC has introduced its new Vendor Payment Automation software, designed to streamline and automate the process of matching documents and approving vendor invoices in global trade logistics. It is available as a module for NGC’s PLM and Global Sourcing/Visibility software.TRADE SHOWSCalifornia Market Center110 E. Ninth St.Los Angeles, CA 90079Exhibit (213) 630-3696Attend (213) 630-3683www.californiamarketcenter.cominfo@californiamarketcenter.comShow Dates: LA Fashion Market Fall ’10, March 19–23; Transit & Focus, March 20–23; LA Fashion Market Fall II/Holiday ’10, June 14–17; LA Fashion Market Holiday/Resort ’10, Aug. 9–12; LA Fashion Market Spring ’11, Oct. 15–19.Description: The California Market Center (CMC) is the hub for the style industries in Los Angeles. More than 1,000 showrooms and nearly 10,000 product lines are housed in three 13-story wings. The CMC is open daily and hosts five major fashion markets, two textile markets, and four gift and home markets each year in addition to a range of market days, fashion weeks, educational events, and seminars throughout the year.

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