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TEXTILE TRENDS Earn Your Stripes Café Mocha Scales Lush Botanicals Striped Florals Indigo Stars TEXTILE NOTES Twin Dragon Introduces New Denim With Performance, Sustainability Qualities TECHNOLOGY PacSun Partners With PredictSpring for New Mobile App
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Earn Your Stripes Textile designers earn their stripes in style offering rugby and regatta styles as well as crisp yarn-dye shirting stripes and novelty sweater knits.
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06.stripes.indd 6 9/13/17 6:17 PM PRODUCTS & SERVICES Trade Expo Indonesia is Indonesia’s largest business-to- business trade event showcasing Indonesia’s best export product. It is a one stop shop expo showing off more than 300 types of products: • Manufactured products & services • Indoor & outdoor furniture • Creative industry • Food & beverages • Fashion, lifestyle & beauty • Strategic industries • Services & investment
For Further Information contact: Indonesia Trade Promotion Center Los Angeles 3457 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 101. Los Angeles, CA 90010 E: [email protected] • W: www.itpcla.com
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The goal at Antex Knitting Mills is to service the knit fabric needs of the apparel industry with high quality, Scales competitively priced fabrics, backed by outstanding Scaled patterns—whether fish or dragon—look best in luxe lace or with foil-printed shine. customer service and technical expertise.
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Lush Botanicals Striped Florals When it comes to botanical prints, Textile designers are layering classic shirting stripes with floral patterns the optimal word is “lush,” with in shades of red, pink, orange and navy. tropical designs, oversize scale and saturated shades.
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09.trends.indd 9 9/13/17 6:25 PM TEXTILE TRENDS PHILIPS-BOYNE Indigo Shades of navy and indigo add sophistication to stripes, laces CORPORATION and plaids and casual ease to lace, chambray and novelty knits. Est. 1949 OVER SIXTY-EIGHT YEARS SERVING THE DESIGN COMMUNITY
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10.indigo.indd 10 9/13/17 6:24 PM TECHNOLOGY Need for Speed in PredictSpring New App for PacSun
In the fast-moving world of mobile “Once you decide to buy some- apps, San Francisco Bay area–headquar- thing, it should be already to go. It tered PredictSpring is betting on speed. should be as seamless as ordering an The company unveiled a new iOS Uber. It should be as easy as pressing and Android app for mall retailer Pa- a button.” cific Sunwear. Images for clothes, data A reason for PredictSpring’s for loyalty plans and sweepstakes, and, speed is its architecture. The com- of course, shopping don’t just load in pany builds its apps from scratch and seconds on the PredictSpring app. They makes them specifically for a cer- load in milliseconds, said Nitin Mang- tain purpose, such as m-commerce. tani, founder and chief executive officer Mangtani contends that many apps of PredictSpring. are slow because they are constructed “People have very little patience,” for desktop computers. Those apps Mangtani said. “A three-second matrix is must take extra steps before they can no longer relevant. People will waste no translate an experience built for desk- longer than a second.” top into m-commerce. PredictSpring has developed omni- PacSun has already seen extra channel experiences, brand and shopping sales from the new app, said Eugene presences to engage with desktop com- Lai, director of digital for PacSun. puters, smartphones and other devices. “Since partnering with Pre- PredictSpring has worked with clients dictSpring, PacSun has increased such as Cole Haan, Charlotte Russe and [year-over-year] app revenue by 45.8 Calvin Klein. Also, PredictSpring has percent and we have enhanced our app been looking for growth. In June 2016, experience to engage with our custom- it announced $11.6 million in series A ers in a meaningful way,” he said in a funding. statement. The company is setting a place for itself While the current time seems in an increasingly crowded market. There to be a gold-rush era for apps, they are more than 4 million apps in the Apple may not be for everybody, said Jill and Google Play app stores, according to Forrester Research “Instagram is all about inspiration,” Mangtani said. “It is DaSilva, founder and head of product design for Los Ange- Inc. analyst Michael Facemire. In a July 2017 report, titled rich media. It’s about inspiration and building a connection les–based Digital Karma LLC. She also sits on the board “The Mobile Mind Shift Road Map,” Facemire wrote that with the brand. It brings the best experience.” Before starting of advisers for the Interaction Design Program at Santa technology options are overflowing with possibility. They PredictSpring in 2013, Mangtani served as a group product Monica College. “seem to be spiraling out of control,” he wrote. The challenge manager at Google, where he led the Google Shopping Mer- “Companies have to justify the cost of development and for business leaders, he said, is to build a digital experience chant Experience team. maintenance to build these things,” she said. “The return on strategy that will serve many purposes. On PredictSpring’s PacSun app, consumers will be able investment has to be there. The usage has to be there. Every When putting together PacSun’s app, which was unveiled to shop styles as they do on the brand’s Instagram account company is different. Every demographic is different. These are in April, Mangtani said that he took inspiration from two of (@pacsun). considerations people should think about,” she said. the most popular Internet sites: Instagram and Uber. The inspiration from Uber is all about speed, Mangtani said. —Andrew Asch
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11.Technology.indd 11 9/13/17 6:28 PM TEXTILE TRENDS FABRIC SELECTION INC. Stars Leading textile wholesale company with outstanding Textile designers are seeing stars offering spangled designs sales and service expertise for over 25 years on chambray, novelty knits, lace and foil prints.
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Zinman Textiles Ltd. new Santoni knitting machines, which cre- Italian digital printer and source for very ate micro gauge knits for pure smoothness Ltd. exclusive prints and “FOIL” solids for use specializes in wholesale and compression. In 1991, Asher Fabric 459 Deslauriers in swimwear, sportswear, dresses and inti- distribution of quality Concepts, based in Los Angeles, trans- Montreal, Quebec mate loungewear. Our “Beat Goes On” is fabrics and linings. Our Canada H4N 1W2 formed the apparel industry by offering the French assortment of woven/stretch. large selection is hand- cutting-edge, high quality, “Made in U.S.A” www.zinmantex.com This collection is unique in its attraction of knits for the contemporary fashion, athletic, [email protected] yarn dye fabrics that apply to many apparel picked from around and yoga markets. Since then, the company 1-800-660-0018 lines. Also, we are proud to claim our post- the world and up to http://zinmantex.com has become internationally known for its surgical fabrics with great compression and date with the latest 459 Deslauriers premium quality, knitted constructions with Products and Services: D. Zinman Textiles recovery are performing very well with lead- Ltd. specializes in wholesale distribution trends. These extensive Montreal, Quebec and without spandex, along with its creative ing medical garments, some with copper collections have shaped print design and application. Asher Fabric of quality fabrics and linings. Our large yarn that enhances their performance. We Canada H4N 1W2 Concepts provides fabric development, knit- selection is handpicked from around the are now linked with a major knitting and our company to supply www.zinmantex.com ting, dyeing, and finishing in addition to world and up to date with the latest trends. finishing company in the domestic USA a wide range of markets [email protected] fabric print design and printing capabili- These extensive collections have shaped our and needs. ties based on each customer’s needs. The company to supply a wide range of markets 1-800-660-0018 and needs. We are truly a one-stop-shop for ➥ Resource Guide page 14
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Continued from page 13 produce, and distribute your trim items log of on-trend design collections released worldwide. We specialize in producing cus- every quarter, we offer domestic in-stock that is the source for all apparel companies tom products that will meet your design programs with low minimums, as well as that must have a MADE IN THE USA label. and merchandising needs. We successfully customized fabric design, development, and We also supply beautiful lace fabrics from launched production of RFID price tickets sourcing for prints, yarn-dyes, and solids. the finest mills in Europe. Visit the new La last year. This demand is being greatly All fabrics are available for sampling. We Lame showrooms at 215 W. 40th St. by driven by the big retailers such as Macy’s also drop ship for customers with off-shore GET INTO calling Glen Schneer, Adrian Castens and and Target. Our growth and market dynam- production needs. Robert Kaufman Fabrics Joel Goldfarb at (212) 921 9770. ics have resulted in opening up a production sells wholesale and to the trade only. Visit center in Tijuana, Mexico. We have also us at the LA International Textile Show, added advanced die cutter technology in our Booth #901. Philips-Boyne Corp. Los Angeles production center to streamline 135 Rome St. our production efforts and to strengthen our Farmingdale, NY 11735 packaging capabilities. A very important part Solstiss THE (631) 755-1230 of our business is FLASHTRAK, our online 110 East 9th Street Fax: (631) 755-1259 ordering system for price tickets, custom Suite B703 www.philipsboyne.com products and care labels. Our mission is to Los Angeles, CA 90079 [email protected] deliver high-quality products at competitive (213) 688-9797 Products and Services: Philips-Boyne prices, wherever they are needed for pro- Fax: (213) 688-9796 Corp. offers high-quality shirtings and fab- duction. We understand the rush nature of www.solstiss.com ric. The majority of the line consists of this industry and strive to meet the tight [email protected] long-staple Egyptian cotton that is woven deadlines facing our customers. Contact: Cecile Lim NEXT and finished in Japan. Styles range from Products and Services: Solstiss is classic stripes, checks, and solids to novel- respected worldwide for its fine luxury laces ties, Oxfords, dobbies, voiles, Swiss dots, Robert Kaufman and known for the wealth and diversity of its seersuckers, ginghams, flannels, and more. patterns, extensive color palette and cutting- Exclusive broadcloth qualities: Ultimo, Fabrics edge innovation. The world’s top fashion Corona, and Superba. Knowledgeable cus- 129 West 132nd St. houses turn to Solstiss laces as a resource tomer-service team, immediate shipping, Los Angeles, CA 90061 and inspiration for their creations (ready- TEXTILE and highest-quality textiles. Philips-Boyne (800) 877-2066 to-wear, bridal, couture, lingerie, costumes serves everyone from at-home sewers and Fax: (310) 538-9235 and entertainment industry, accessories, custom shirt-makers to couture designers www.robertkaufman.com décor). Solstiss counts with more than and branded corporations. [email protected] 6,000 original designs and 30,000 colors in Products and Services: Robert Kaufman its permanent collection, and two new col- Co., Inc. is an importer and converter with lections are added each year. And for those Progressive Label national and international representation, who can’t seem to find the perfect lace, ISSUE 2545 Yates Ave. stocking a wide variety of printed, yarn- Solstiss gladly offers custom creations to Commerce, CA 90040 dyed, and solid wovens and knits as well better suit their clients’ needs. Our laces are (323) 415-9770 as denims. In business for over 70 years, made in France on Leavers looms, woven Fax: (323) 415-9771 Robert Kaufman Fabrics has been delivering according to traditional techniques, which [email protected] the highest-quality service to manufacturing has made French lace famous all over the www.progressivelabel.com clients in the U.S. and around the world in world for over a century. Solstiss’s creativ- Products and Services: Progressive Label a variety of markets, including childrens- ity, quality and its longstanding tradition of is dedicated to helping companies develop wear, womenswear, contemporary, juniors, craftsmanship have been recognized and and showcase their brand identity. From men’s sportswear, maternity, uniforms, granted the prestigious label of EVP (Living logo labels and hangtags to care/content special occasion, accessories, and home Heritage Company). labels and price tickets, we will develop, fashions. In addition to an extensive cata- Textile Preview with Tech Focus and Resource Guide A CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS SPECIAL SECTION SEPTEMBER 2017
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It is a one- embroideries such as Chantilly lace, Alencon (213) 747-8442 stop-shop expo showing off more than 300 lace, Venice lace, all over embroideries with (877) 747-8442 (Outside California) types of products: manufactured products or without beads, embroidered fabric with www.tbacinc.com and services; indoor and outdoor furni- 3-dimensional appliqués, handmade appli- Products and Services: tb/ac inc has ture; creative industry; food and beverages; ques, tulles, trims, etc. We work with bridal proudly supplied a wide variety of branded fashion, lifestyle and beauty; strategic designers and haute couture fashion brands (and non-branded) trims and accessories industries; and services and investment. across the country. Most of our articles to premium fashion brands for 30 years. Our This show is the main international trade are in stock at the California Market Center. growth in products, services, and resources event in Indonesia with strong participa- In-stock items require no delivery turn time. has scaled with the success and neces- tion from both businesses and high-level We help customers to arrange either p/u sary demands of our customers. Today, tb/ government, which also offers business or delivery; others might vary from three ac is an established full package manu- matching for buyers that are looking for weeks to nine weeks (not including shipping facturer operating cut-and-sew garment specific product. Last year, the event suc- time). Our collection is updated according to programs at our downtown Los Angeles cessfully attracted 15,567 visitors from 110 forecasting trends every season. More than facility. Designing, developing, and produc- countries. The top five selling products 20 years of experience. Visit us at the Los ing unmatched quality trims and garments, in 2016 were apparel, furniture, footwear, Angeles International Textile Show, Booth all in one house. Trim collections—but- processed food, and agricultural product. #405-407. tons, hardwares, zippers, hang tags, labels, The total transaction value was $1.1 billion. patches, laces, and much more. Garment Show dates are Oct. 11-15 at Indonesia Services—cut and sew, private label, Convention Exhibition, BSD City, Banten. swisstulle development (pattern, sampling, grading, Pre-registration is recommended and avail- Contact: Martina Callegari, Sales Director etc.), and design consultation. able at our website. ITPC LA will be able +41 (0) 71 969 32 32 to assist any potential buyers who want to Fax: +41 (0) 71 969 32 33 come and visit the Expo, to connect, and [email protected] Texollini network with Indonesian manufacturers and swisstulle.ch 2575 El Presidio St. producers. Products and Services: Founded in 1912. Long Beach, CA 90810 We are one of the leading warp knit Tulle and (310) 537-3400 Bobbinet Tulle manufacturers, producing in www.texollini.com Switzerland and England. Our expertise is Products and Services: We at Texollini rigid and elastic warp knits for fashion cat- use state-of-the-art technology to sup- egories such as bridal, haute couture, and ply the fashion and garment industries This listing is provided as a lingerie as well as the embroidery markets, with innovative and trend-driven fabrics. including technical applications that excel Speed-to-market, trend insights, and qual- free service to our advertisers. in performance and quality. We have the ity control have been the cornerstones of We regret that we cannot be latest machinery with a staff that guaran- our Los Angeles–based facility for over 25 responsible for any errors or tees quality standards. We cover the whole years. Our in-house vertical capabilities range of widths with special focus on large include knitting, dyeing, finishing, and print- omissions within the Textile, widths, resulting in exclusive wide seamless ing, and our development and design teams Findings & Trimmings and fabrics. Integrated dyeing and finishing is are unparalleled. Contact us to find out how Tech Resource Guide. an essential part of our quality and service our quality-driven products will enhance strategy. Swisstullle has just developed your brand.
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For over 25 years, we have manufactured our collection of more than 4,000 European-quality fabrics in our Los Angeles-based facility. We offer faster deliveries, superior quality control, and vertically-integrated services for all major fashion categories.
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