Apparel & Services Resource Guide
American Apparel 747 Warehouse St.Los Angeles, CA 90021(213) 488-0226; Fax (213) 488-0334www.americanapparel.netinfo@americanapparel.netProduct Line: American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids, and dogs, offering an expansive year-round line to which we continuously introduce new styles and colors. Our priorities are quality and fit, and we often turn to our customers for ideas and feedback.Minimum: NonePrice Points: $3–$18Inventory: YesTurnaround Time: Same-day shipment on orders by 3 p.m. PSTCompetitive Edge: We remain focused on producing the classic fit and quality that transcend trends and time.GlobalTex: L.A. International Textile & Sourcing FairMarket Center Management Company2100 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207(214) 655-6100; Fax (214) 760-2855Toll free (800) 325-6587www.globaltex.cominfo@globaltex.comShow Dates: March 2-4, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention CenterDescription: GlobalTex: L.A. International Textile & Sourcing Fair returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center as the premier full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features the latest textiles, technology, sourcing, art studios, and ribbons & trim from Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In addition, the show offers matchmaking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). Visit www.globaltex.com.What’s New: GlobalTex continues an exclusive partnership with international trend forecasters Mudpie and Denimhead, maintaining GlobalTex as the only trade event in the western United States featuring these respected trend services.
Go Jeans1015 S. Wall St. Ste. 111#8232;Los Angeles, CA 90015#8232;(213)765-0802 Fax: (213)742-1693Contact: Schneur BraunsteinProduct Line: The husband-and-wife team of Go Couture, Zion and Shulamit Vanounou, comes from generations of fashion designers dating back to the nineteenth century. Armed with this rich heritage, they have pushed forward to create ready-to-wear that blends elements of couture with contemporary aesthetics since 1981.What’s New: The uniquely designed sublimation tops combine edgy texture with vibrant colors and are the perfect blend of whimsical and practical to bring spunk to your favorite jeans.Competitive Edge: From butter-soft tanks in sherbet shades to streamlined sweaters, every piece feels as good as it looks and reminds us that modern style is all about detail and fit.
Goodman Factors3010 LBJ Freeway, Ste. 140Dallas, TX 75234(972) 241-3297Fax (972) 243-6285Toll-free (877) 4-GOODMANwww.goodmanfactors.comContact: Jessie Valdivia or Bret SchuchYear Established: 1972. We are the oldest privately held factoring company in the Southwest.Apparel-Related Clients: 60 percentAnnual Volume: $350 millionTerritory: NationwideServices: 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 (usually same day) upon shipment. Start-ups OK.Competitive Edge: A big edge lies in our experienced management and staff (more than 100 years combined among three managers) and knowledge of the apparel/retail industry. Due to our relatively small size and centralized-management philosophy, our clients often deal directly with company management/ ownership as opposed to an assigned CRM or account executive. Our size and accessibility enable us to provide flexible arrangements and quick decisions. All factored accounts are carried on our books. New accounts can be initiated in as little as 24 hours.So Cal Blanks935 East Artesia Blvd.Carson, CA 90746(310) 965-9776www.socalblanks.netabdul@socalblanks.net Contact: Abdul ShaikhProduct Line: So Cal Blanks is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor for premium-quality garment dye shirts and blanks. We stock men’s and women’s 30/1 and 40/1 100 percent cotton shirts and 65/35 poly/cotton shirts for burnouts and sublimation.What’s New: So Cal Blanks sells premium garment dye shirts that are very fashion forward and can easily adapt to any fashion trends and enhance any brand line.Services: We provide our customers with wholesale blanks that are always in stock and have the resources to offer complete eco-friendly dye packages with tear-away labels. We can match any color or dye and provide 100 percent quality inspection of all dye packages during the dye process and packing process. We also have our own trucking fleet that can provide delivery anywhere in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.Inventory: We keep stock on all our products, and continuous shipments arrive on a monthly basis. Turnaround Time: In-stock orders can be picked up the same day. Dye packages take 3–5 days depending on styles and quantities.
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