Supply Chain: Made in the Americas Resource Guide
American & Efird Inc.24 American St.Mt Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4311 Fax: (704) 827-0974Contact: Mark Hattonwww.amefird.com sales@amefird.comProduct Line: Premium industrial sewing threads in poly wrapped core, cotton wrapped core, 100% cotton, 100% spun polyester, textured polyester, and many others. Also, embroidery thread in polyester and rayon.What’s New: Course count cotton wrapped core threads for performance and aesthetics in denim, bright trilobal polyester for denim topstitching, and perma core ultimate— designed for clean, precise stitch appearance and seam pucker reduction in lightweight and sheer garments and tailored clothing. Textured nylon for seam comfort and performance.Custom Orders: Custom colors are available from all three of our Americas dyehouses.Inventory: Standard stock available in our most popular products and colors.Minimum: Depends on the product and color combinationPrice Points: Good, better, and bestTurnaround Time: Depends on stock or non-standardCompetitive Edge: A&E is celebrating our 120th year in business in 2011. We have, and remain, a serviceorientated business that strives to deliver the highest quality products exactly where our customers need them. Grown from a little textile mill located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, A&E is now one of the world’s largest suppliers of industrial sewing thread with operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We are industry leaders in the area of sustainability and have been for decades. A&E’s continued commitment to sustainability is manifested in our Ten Threads of Sustainability program, which sets tangible goals toward improving our already good position. In short, A&E’s 120- year history of service, premium products, and global availability, all delivered with an industry-leading commitment to sustainability, sets us apart from our competition and makes us our customers’ preferred global supplier.
American Financial Center Inc.P.O. Box 570723Tarzana, CA 91357(310) 308-6466 Fax: (818) 981-1034www.afincen.com aficen@gmail.comContact: Mark CrittendenProduct Line: Factoring of accounts receivableCompetitive Edge: Immediate response and service suited to your business needs
Antex Knitting Mills/div. of Matchmaster Dyeing & Finishing Inc.3750 S. Broadway Place Los Angeles, CA 90007(323) 232-2061 Fax (323) 233-7751annat@antexknitting.comContact: Bill or Anna TenenblattDescription: Antex Knitting Mills, a privately owned vertical knitting, dyeing and printing company in Los Angeles, announces capability of providing full-package garments produced in California or Central America to meet your varied needs. Antex’s product line includes Antex Premier Performance—a line of high-performance, technical fabrics with moisture management, anti-microbial, stain resistant or UV finishes; Pyrosafe by Antex, a line of flameresistant cotton knits; Green Line#729; by Antex, offering a variety of organic fabrics; and Matchmaster Prints by Antex California, offering design and development of custom prints. Please contact sales@antexknitting.com.
Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.1881 Athens HighwayJefferson, GA 30549(706) 367-3931 Fax: (706) 367-9837Contact: David Sassowww.buhleryarns.com dsasso@buhleryarns.comProduct Line: Ringspun yarns utilizing Supima cotton, Lenzing MicroModal and Lenzing MicroTENCEL. Supima count range is 13/1 to 90/1 Ne. Other blends have a range of 20/1 to 50/1 Ne. We spin these fibers in 100% or blended with Supima. We also offer fashion slubs in Supima and MicroModal/Supima blends.What’s New: MicroTENCEL is our newest yarn product. We offer this in 100% or blended with Supima.Services: To achieve best fabric results, we offer technical services in knit and wet processing.Custom Orders: Custom counts are available but with minimums of 5,000 pounds.Inventory: We carry inventory on popular counts like 30/1, 40/1, and 50/1’s Ne.Minimum: No minimums on common counts, but they do carry a surcharge.Price Points: Not applicable. This is best determined at the fabric stage.Turnaround Time: 4-6 weeks depending on count and blend.Competitive Edge: We are an industry leader in quality and service due to flexibility, technical support in subsequent processing, and knowledge/experience in the global marketplace.
Denim North AmericaOne Marubeni DriveColumbus, GA 31907(706) 565-3348Contact: Eric KeltoDescription: Denim North America is a privately held denim company based in Columbus, Ga. The $87 million facility, built by Marubeni Corp in 1998, was taken private in 2002 and is the most financially and functionally solid denim operation in the country. Denim North America focuses on product innovation, flexibility, and cost control and has built a solid business with mid- to upper-tier denim brands by bringing innovative fabrics to market in a timely matter, as well as working closely with strategic brands to build products best suited for their business model. This customer/brand intimacy is a critical part of its success. Denim North America’s commitment to running a solid business using sound business practices, with a focus on innovation, has positioned it as the best denim resource in this hemisphere for discriminating denim brands.
DR STAR & FTDIDominican Republic(809) 602-3253drstar912@gmail.comContact: AwildaDescription: You provide the RM and trims—we provide the rest. We are a Dominican Republic cut-and-sew operation and pick and pack in Miami. Our expertise and products range from constructed women’s department store swimwear to woven and knit coverups, T-shirts, and an array of other products. Enjoy the benefits of the 807 CAFTA tax and duty savings. Store your raw material and cut what you need. We have generous minimums, reducing your risk.
Ecoflax Inc.2040 S. Yale St., Suite ASanta Ana, CA 92704(714) 668-9985www.ecoflaxinc.com info@ecoflaxinc.comContact: Lily DaiProduct Line: 100% Linen, linen blended fabric, novelty fabric, stretch linen, yarn dyed, piece dyed and custom print. Organic linen fabric.Services: Package deal, made in ChinaCustom Orders: YesInventory: YesMinimum: NoCompetitive Edge: Beautiful line at a good price
Funky Soul530 Seventh Ave., Suite 807New York, NY 10018(212) 730-5213 Fax: (212) 730-6080www.shopfunkysoul.comDescription: For Fall, Funky Soul was inspired by the ’70s and ’80s trends and presented a collection of fashionforward items with a twist. Our denim collection “The Enhancers trade;” is offered in many different washes and treatments. From the skinny, skinny flair, bell-bottom and boot cut, our creation in denim will keep our customers up with the latest fashion while still providing special fits to enhance their individual body type. We provide special cuts and private-label services. Our denims range from $18 to $34, and our collection ranges from $16 to $48. Our design team travels the world and through inspiration creates a look to fit every lifestyle. Visit us at WWDMAGIC (booth #YC 74524) in Las Vegas in August.
Heartbreaker Fashion441 West Allen Ave., Suite 119San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 599-0715Contact: Teresa Becker Teresa@heartbreakerfashion.comDescription: Teresa and Amanda Becker are a motherdaughter team that found their niche in the vintage-inspired fashion market through what was initially a home-based business in 2005 but now employs its owners full-time and 14 others. They call it Heartbreaker Fashion, and it is making its own history. From serving two local Los Angeles– area shops in 2005 to over 400 now in the U.S. and internationally, Heartbreaker provides efficiency in shipping its products, which are mostly cut to order. The quality of fabrics and workmanship prove to be appreciated by its customers, as reorders for the products are remarkable. In addition, the beautifully crafted dresses, tops, and skirts are all made in the USA, now cut to order in four rented business suites in the San Dimas Business Center, and assembled by three contract sewing shops in the Los Angeles area. By manufacturing quality products in the USA and creating local jobs, Heartbreaker Fashion is proud to have been honored with the “Businesswomen of the Year” award from the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce in 2009. Come see us at the Pool trade show, booth #108.Sales Inquiries: wholesalecustomerservice@heartbreakerfashion.com
Lectra889 Franklin Rd. SEMarietta, GA 30067(770) 422 8050 Fax: (770) 422 1503www.lectra.comDescription: Over the past 37 years, Lectra has acquired a unique expertise in the fashion market, fueling the constant search for innovative ways to serve our customers. As a dedicated apparel technology provider, Lectra has developed a worldwide network of specialists in areas from R&D to implementation strategies and change-management methodologies to respond to challenges facing the apparel and fashion industry. With our fashion-specific PLM, Lectra delivers an unrivalled solution covering the whole value chain from line planning and scheduling through design, development, and sourcing, all the way to manufacturing, in a truly collaborative platform.
PeruModaAv. Republica de PanamaSan Isidro, Lima, Peruwww.perumoda.comShow Dates: Sourcing at MAGIC Aug. 21-24 (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, second floor, ODM 66812 to 66815 and 66912 to 66915); WWD Aug. 21-24 (Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, WH 81806, and Central Hall, YC 76304 to 76404); Pooltradeshow Aug. 21-24 (Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 992). Come and discover the best that Peru has to offer. Find out more at PeruModa in Lima (April 26-28, 2012).Description: PeruModa is the main event of the Peruvian fashion industry. It showcases the best of the Peruvian export supply in apparel, footwear, accessories, and jewelry. Learn about the advantages of the Peruvian fashion industry in terms of quality, design, competitive costs, response-to-client capacity, and product development. PeruModa also promotes the direct contact between the Peruvian export companies and the international buyers from all continents.
Sourcing at MAGIC2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 857-7558cs@MAGIConline.com www.magiconline.comShow Dates: Aug. 21–24, 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center/South HallDescription: SOURCING at MAGIC is North America’s largest sourcing event, reflecting the fashion supply chain at its most complete. Offering unmatched access to over 40 countries, SOURCING at MAGIC showcases more than 700 apparel, accessories, and footwear resources: contract and original design manufacturers; fabric, trim, and component suppliers; and service and technology providers. With a productive four-day format opening a day before MAGIC, SOURCING at MAGIC is proud to present The Americas, a region offering quality, speedto- market and fast-fashion deliveries, as the August 2011 focus region with over 70 exhibitors from North, Central, and South America. Represented countries include the U.S., Mexico, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, and many more. By bringing the world to the world of fashion, SOURCING at MAGIC provides resources and opportunities unparalleled in international scope—from fiber to finished product.
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