Sourcing & Fabric Resource Guide

Asher Fabric Concepts
2301 E. Seventh St., #F107
Los Angeles, CA90023
(323) 268-1218
Fax: (323) 268-2737
www.asherconcepts.com
sales@asherconcepts.com

Products and Services: 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 email asher@asherconcepts.com for more information.

Azteca Dye and Laundry

2614 Geraldine St.
Los Angeles, CA90011
(310) 884-9083
www.aztecadyelaundry.com
Products and Services: Since 1999, Azteca Dye and Laundry has been committed to providing quality dye and wash services to the garment industry. We have a history of working, developing, and creating some of the biggest names in the garment industry. We have two locations in the Los Angeles area with a total of 96,000 square feet of space. At Azteca, we work 24 hours a day, seven days a week in order to provide you with the fastest turnaround time in our industry.

Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.

1881 Athens Highway
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-9834
www.buhleryarns.com
sales@buhleryarns.com

Contact: Werner Bieri
Products and Services: Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. ensures the highest-quality products backed by environmental sensitivity and around-the-clock support throughout your supply chain. Our distinctive portfolio offers Supima, MicroTencel®, MicroModal®, Supima Outlast, and various blends fabricated to exceed expectations. Additional yarns include Siro Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima MicroModal; all offer comfort, durability, and strength. Bring your product to market backed by decades of experience, dependable industry relationships, and unsurpassed technical support.

California Label Products
13255 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(310) 523-5800
Fax: (310) 523-5858
Contact: Tasha
www.californialabelproducts.com
info@californialabel.com

Product Line: Labels, tags, barcodes, stickers, printers, care labels
Services: In-house art department
Custom Orders: Yes
Inventory: Size tabs, printers
Competitive Edge: We offer an in-house art department to help you with all your graphic needs.

Colormax

1627 Paloma St.
Los Angeles, CA90021
(213) 746-6060
Fax: (213) 746-6111
info@colormax.us
Products and Services: Established in 1980, we are Southern California fashion industry specialists in laundry, fabric framing, soft hand, over-dyed to black, and any other specialized needs. Call Goody or Rea for services at (213) 746-6060 or visit www.colormax.us.com.

Cotton Incorporated
488 Madison Avenue, 20th floor
New York NY 10022
(212) 413-8300
www.cottoninc.com
Products and Services: Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion company for upland cotton; and it is a trusted resource for technical expertise, textile, and agricultural innovation and a range of market data. An overview of the company and information on the full range of its resources and services can be found at www.cottoninc.com.
Denim Tech
2300 E. 52nd St.
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 277-8998
Fax: (323) 277-8999
www.Denim-Tech.com
Contact: Shinzo Suzuki
Services: HOWA USA Corp., a subsidiary of HOWA Corp. in Japan, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of Denim-Tech, LLC and Golden Win USA Inc. HOWA, the biggest premium laundry in Japan, is known for their eco-friendly processing technologies, timely production system, and continuous technology development.
What’s New: We are very excited about this new phase and believe the efforts of our combined Japan and U.S. teams will bring added value and greater services to you. Denim-Tech LLC and Golden Win USA will become one, operating under the Denim-Tech LLC name.

Emsig Manufacturing

253 W. 35th St.
New York, NY 10001
(800) 243-1842
Fax: (212) 971-0413
sales@emsig.com
Products and Services: Back in 1928, the Emsig family started a new business, Emsig Manufacturing. The initial market strategy, as it remains today, was to produce the highest-quality button products for their customers.From the humble beginnings, complicated with the very difficult financial times of the early 1930s, Emsig emerged as a formidable button-manufacturing company over the ensuing years. Today, Emsig Manufacturing is managed by third- and fourth-generation family members, and through all the years of innovation and expansion, The Emsig Group has maintained its initial family friendliness, trust, and market integrity. Some of the company’s recent innovations include the Bio-Tech Melamine product, which restricts the growth of viral and bacterial organisms, as well as introducing the first 100 percent recycled button (Melamine) made from recycled factory materials. Our Melamine buttons are made in our USA factory.

FDM4 America Inc.
11500 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150
Henderson, NV 89052
(866) 676-3364
salesinfo@fdm4.com
Contact: Mike Cutsey, President
Products and Services: FDM4 America Inc. specializes in the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions for apparel and footwear enterprises. Take advantage of FDM4 to streamline your operations and help improve the overall efficiency and profitability of your business. FDM4 is an integrated software solution including Sourcing, Operations, Sales, E-commerce, Financials, WMS, CRM, and Mobile Solutions. As the software developer—not a reseller—FDM4 offers continual support throughout the entire implementation process and support cycle. Custom development ensures you get maximum value and return on your investment with software that changes and grows with you year after year.
Competitive Edge: In business for over 30 years, FDM4 is a well-established company with the knowledge and expertise to provide a high level of customer satisfaction. Our industry-specific expertise ensures software and support is tailored to meet the demands of your industry, and helps you improve the bottom line.

Geltman Industries

1914 Bay St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 622-2015
Fax: (213) 622-4572
www.geltman.com
geltmanind@aol.com

Contact: Shari Rezai, President; Ron Cueto, Operations Manager
Products and Services: Since 1931, Geltman has provided a full range of services to textile mills, apparel manufacturers, and the home-furnishing industry. With our highly skilled personnel and efficient production methods, we guarantee the finest-quality work and the most reputable service. In continuing to keep abreast of the latest technological developments, Geltman has been able to cultivate exclusive processes to meet the specific needs of the textile industry. Our years of renowned experience and customer relationships have been the product of our honorable policy—to provide clients with the highest-quality service.

Global Trim

22835 Savi Ranch Pkwy., Suite A
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 998-4400
Fax: (714) 998-4884
www.globaltrim.com
info@globaltrim.com

Contact: David Cherson
Product Line: Full trim package manufacturer with products including woven labels, printed labels, basic hangtags, complex hangtags, leather patches, molded patches, fabric patches, heat transfers, stickers, metal products, plastic products, anti-counterfeit programs, and packaging products.
What’s New: Launch of corporate rebranding and expansion of overseas facilities, offering new materials and techniques to the apparel industry
Services: Full trim package development, on-site art department, customer-service staff both domestic and overseas, worldwide contractor management program, make and hold programs, compliance with regulatory standards.
Competitive Edge: A variety of high-level quality trim products, competitive pricing, and unmatched customer service

Hong Kong Trade
Development Council
350 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 139
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 622-3194
Fax: (213) 613-1490
www.hktdc.org
los.angeles.office@hktdc.org

Products and Services: Come and visit the Hong Kong Pavilion at Sourcing at MAGIC Feb. 12–15 in Las Vegas. Unique value through quality, creativity, reliability, and sophistication. A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong–based traders, manufacturers, and service providers. Our mission is to create opportunities for Hong Kong companies. With our network of more than 40 offices worldwide and the city’s natural business advantages, we provide a range of services to help global trade and promote Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia.

International Textiles Expo
80 Melrose Ave.
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 596-3937
Fax (516) 596-3941
www.textileshows.com
textileshow@earthlink.net

Contact: Pat Kobishyn
Products and Services: The International Textiles Expo is your source for fabrics, notions, trimmings, patterns, and supplies in the apparel/accessories, home décor, quilting, and gift industries. Serving the needs of independent manufacturer and retail fabric stores, the show is held twice a year in Las Vegas.Our next show will be March 20–22, 2012, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and Oct. 8–10, 2012, at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. Visit our website at www.textileshows.com for updated information on future shows.

Los Angeles International Textile Show
California Market Center
110 E. Ninth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90079
(213) 630-3600
www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile
Products and Services: The Los Angeles International Textile Show (L.A. Textile) is the fashion industry’s West Coast destination for premier textile, design, and production resources. Offering hundreds of fabric collections and design services from around the globe, the caliber of resources and fashion direction is presented with our contemporary designer audience in mind. Our trend forum, curated by trend partner WGSN, and complimentary seminar program are designed to inform and inspire.Upcoming dates are March 26–28 and Oct. 8–10.Visit www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile for more information.

NGC Software
2234 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(323) 497-4200
Fax: (866) 309-8581
www.ngcsoftware.com
info@ngcsoftware.com

Product Line: PLM, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP), Product Testing, and Compliance
What’s New: NGC’s Vendor Compliance software allows retailers, brands, and manufacturers to manage Social Compliance mandates such as the new California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657), as well as regulatory initiatives such as CPSIA compliance and cadmium testing. The Vendor Compliance solution is part of NGC’s Extended PLM Application, which includes workflow calendars, exception management, and global collaboration features that make it easy to schedule audits and tests, stay on top of deadlines, and maintain all required documentation.
Services: Business consulting, implementation services, technical services
Competitive Edge: NGC has unparalleled experience in delivering fashion software solutions to the world’s top brands and retailers.

OptiTex USA
325 W. 38th St., Suite 1107
New York, NY 10018
(212) 629-9053
Fax: (212) 629-9055
www.OptiTex.com
Contact: Sabrina Cove
Competitive Edge: OptiTex’s apparel-specific software includes a suite of preproduction and production tools featuring 2D flat pattern design, 3D garment simulation, animated garment simulation, fabric texture, and colorway variation. Entire lines can be created virtually, eliminating wasted material and speeding products to market. OptiTex now offers 3D to 2D garment flattening, 3D digitizing, updated models, and the ability to create animated 3D cloth and virtual fitting simulations, as well as improved integration with PDM/ PLM systems via a newly developed API. Services include full production pattern design, grading, marker making, nesting, file-conversion services, 3D design, 3D flattening, animation services, and 24-hour online support. OptiTex is fully Windows-based, uses an open architecture, and integrates seamlessly with hardware and software already on the market. It offers a user-friendly nature, highly customizable on-screen environment, and environmentally friendly efficiency. All design modules exist within the same application; no conversion is needed between modules.

Parcheh Inc.

4826 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 544-0171
Fax: (323) 544-0174
moeg12@gmail.com
Contact: Moe Ghobadpour
Product Line: This Los Angeles–based manufacturer and importer offers a wide range of designer and fine knits, from sheer to heavy, from basic to novelty.
What’s New: New line of certified-organic fabrics 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.
Services: Our partner company, Nature’s Laboratory, will dye all kinds of natural fibers with natural plant and eco dyes.
Custom Work: We handle private labels in the U.S.A., China, India, Vietnam, and Central America.
Inventory: Yes
Minimum: None for stock
Price Points: Very reasonable and competitive
Turnaround Time: 2–3 weeks, confirmed before placing order
Competitive Edge: Our selection of organic fabric, organic T-shirts, and our eco and natural dyes

Philips-Boyne Corp.

135 Rome St.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631) 755-1230
Fax: (631) 755-1259
www.philipsboyne.com
sales@philipsboyne.com

Products and Services: 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: Ultimo®, Corona®, and Superba®. 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.

PeruModa
www.perumoda.com
Show Dates: PeruModa takes place in Lima (April 26–28).
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.

S & J USA Inc.

843 E. 31st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 231-0811
Fax: (323) 231-3820
snjusa@snjusa.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.

Security Ticketing LLC.

507 Mission St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 403-4400
http://securityticketing.com
Products and Services: Security Ticketing was founded in 1990 to provide a one-stop solution for the global manufacturing of apparel trim–related items. Some of the items that we specialize in are bar-coded hangtags, price tickets and pressure-sensitive sticker labels, Electronic Article Surveillance (E.A.S.)tickets, woven and printed labels, and woven and printed care labels. We maintain manufacturing facilities around the world, including India and Hong Kong, which allows us the flexibility to deliver anywhere, fast and competitively. Working around the clock at our offices and affiliates while using state-of-the-art equipment ensures prompt delivery of your orders, allowing you to meet your production deadlines. We currently provide services domestically and internationally for most major retailers and manufacturers.

Sewing Collection Inc.
3113 East 26th St.
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 264-2223
(800) 741-0405
Fax: 323-981-3200
Garmentsupplies.com
Products and Services: Sewing Collection Inc. is the master distributor and wholesaler of garment supplies. Founded in 1983, our family business has grown to a master distributor in the garment industry. We are now a world-class manufacturer and distributor of corrugated boxes, poly bags, and packing supplies and the #1 source for new and reused hangers.

SHOL Textiles

234 Eucalyptus Drive
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 766-5074
Fax: (213) 482-4858
www.sholtextiles.com
Contact: Shane Rabineau or Oleg Zatsepin
shane@sholtextiles.com
oleg@sholtextiles.com

Product Line: Fusibles and interlining
What’s New: SHOL Textiles’ premium soft and stable interlinings that can go through aggressive washes and still give you the look and feel on the inside to make you look good on the ouside.
Services: Full-service testing of fabrics with SHOL Textiles’ premium fusibles for any apparel needs
Price Points: Premium to economical
Competitive Edge: Excellent quality, service, and price! We will visit you or send samples or receive your fabric to make fuse tests to recommend the proper fusible for your fabric

Sourcing at MAGIC

2501 Colorado Ave, Suite 280
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 857-7558
cs@MAGIConline.com
www.magiconline.com/sourcing

Products and Services: 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 800 apparel, accessories, and footwear resources: contract and original design manufacturers; fabric, trim, and component suppliers; and service and technology providers. 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. Upcoming show dates are Feb. 12–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Texprocess Americas
Messe Frankfurt, Inc.
1600 Parkwood Circle
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(770) 984-8016
www.TexprocessAmericas.com/XBU28
Products and Services: Texprocess Americas (formerly SPESA EXPO), being held April 24–26 at the Georgia World Congress Center, will bring to the Americas the largest and best sewn products and equipment trade show of its kind.Meet with leading international manufacturers presenting their latest machines, processing, and services for the sewn-products industry.