California Apparel News

Apparel Information Management Systemreg; (AIMSreg;) offers fully integrated software solutions for importers, distributors, and manufacturers of apparel, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, and other goods. AIMS’ product suite is comprehensive, feature-rich, user-friendly, easy to implement and is compatible on a laptop, PC, Mac, or iPad. Solutions are available for on-site applications or on the cloud. A Gold Level Microsoft Partner and Gold Level QuickBooks developer, AIMS provides the most professional, up-to-date program possible, including AIMS GL IntegrationTM with QuickBooks, AIMS EasyShopTM online retail shopping cart, AIMS WebLinkTM online wholesale shopping cart, AIMS RemoteLinkTM remote order entry, UPS and FedEx shipping integration, AIMS for iPadTM and the easiest-to-use EDI integration.AIMS delivers all of this at affordable prices. Visit www.aimstsi.com, email sales@aimstsi.com, or call (310) 361-5710.

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.

Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. provides ringspun yarn with 100 percent Supima, 100 percent Micro Modal, 50/50 Supima Micro Modal, and 50/50 Supima Outlast. Yarn count ranges from 12/1 Ne to 90/1 Ne. New fabrics include Micro Tencel, Royal Spun, and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima Micro Modal that are super-soft, comfortable, durable, bright, and extraordinarily strong. Popular counts and blends are inventoried, and there are no minimums for samples. Buhler provides service, quality, innovation, and flexibility. For more information, visit www.buhleryarns.com.

The Lenzing Group is a world leader in marketing and manufacturing man-made cellulose fibers. The portfolio of Lenzing Fibers includes TENCELreg;, Lenzing Modalreg;, Micro-Modalreg;, ProModalreg;,andMicro Tencelreg;. Supply-chain support through resource lists, technical support, and hangtag program. These ecologically responsible fibers with performance benefits and comfort are sustainable, biodegradable, and derived from a renewable raw material, wood pulp. Visit the Lenzing Innovation Pavilion at TexworldUSA July 19–21 to meet Lenzing and more than 35 mills using Lenzing Fibers. For more information, please visit www.lenzing.com/textile.

Philips-Boyne Corp. offers 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;. 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. www.philipsboyne.com or sales@philipsboyne.com.

Printsource New York, the premier market for surface and textile design in the U.S.A., holds three shows a year in New York City. As the hub for the world’s top creative talent, Printsource showcases hundreds of collections by international surface and textile design studios and agents. England, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, and the U.S.A. are just some of the countries featured each season at the show, which is the main resource for surface and textile design for America’s major manufacturers, retailers, and catalogs. The show covers such industries as men’s, children’s, and women’s apparel; bed and bath; kitchen and tabletop; paper goods and stationery; wallcoverings; and window fashions, as well as other surface and textile design applications. The next show dates are Aug. 1–3 in New York. www.printsourcenewyork.com

S & J USA, Inc. has been a major, authorized distributor of YKK zippers for over 25 years. We carry a vast array of zippers, and we have an in-house factory that allows us to complete orders quicker than our competitors. S & J USA, Inc also specializes in snaps, tack buttons, eyelets, and elastics among other trims. Our customers range from the U.S. to Asia, and we hope to expand even further in the future.We are known for great customer service and quality materials. www.snjusa.com

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, speed-to-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. Aug. 21–24, 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center/South Hall, www.magiconline.com.

Many famous designers worldwide shop with Target Trim for their trim, fashion and accessories needs. If you have heard of us, great. If you haven’t, please take the time to check us out first-hand, as we have a huge collection and assortment of merchandise. We can be reached by email, phone, and fax, and when you’re in Downtown L.A., make sure to just stop by, say hello, and shop with us. Quality products, great customer service, and even better prices! www.targettrim.com or (888) 904-1206.

Washington Garment Dyeing and Finishing, Inc. (WGDF) was started in 1988 by Vijay Shah and Pradip Shah. Vijay Shah has a B.S. in textile chemistry, and Pradip Shah has a B.S. in commerce. WGDF is conveniently located near Downtown Los Angeles, close to the 10 Freeway. The company is serving major garment manufacturers of the United States. Garment-dyeing services include dyeing of cotton, cotton/Lycra, Modal, rayon, linen, Tencel, poly/cotton, and nylon garments using various different kinds of dyes, including reactive, pigment (for cotton), disperse (for polyester), and acid dyes (for nylon). WGDF has state-of-the-art, fully computerized Washex TDX garment-dyeing machines and large production capacity, 10 machines (1,100 lbs. capacity, which can dye up to 500 pounds per dye lot), five machines (700 lbs., which can dye up to 300 lbs. per dye lot), and 17 machines for smaller dye lots and samples. Please visit us at www.washingtongarment.com or call customer service at (213) 747-1111. For large-volume discounts, please call Vijay at (213) 925-8632.