Nº 4. Planning For Holiday Diciembre 2011, Año12. Kim Kitchings, Cotton Incorporated. Planning For The Season

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1 Nº 4 Diciembre 2011, Año12 Planning For Holiday 2011 Kim Kitchings, Cotton Incorporated After a fairly positive back-to-school season, retail is entering into the holidays with pressures across the supply chain. Increased raw materials costs in 2010/2011 coupled with declining consumer confidence and high unemployment, means the holiday season commences with retailers seeking to identify strategies that will help them handle rising costs yet remain competitive to entice the holiday shopper. Despite economic hardships, most shoppers have no plans to cut their holiday gift spending this year, but cautious consumers are planning more, shopping earlier, comparing prices more diligently, and budgeting their time and money more carefully. Gift cards still top the list of holiday gifts, but clothing like T-shirts, jeans, sweaters, and sleepwear continue to be consumer favorites. Even though they plan to spend the same amount as last year, with the Consumer Price Index up 3.9%, higher retail prices may mean the consumer will not be able to buy as much. Planning For The Season Planned holiday purchases are on the rise 78% of consumers say they are planning their holiday shopping ahead of time this year, up from 73% in Fewer consumers report that they will start shopping on Black Friday (the traditional start to the holiday shopping season), but more consumers report shopping throughout the year (24%, up from 17% in 2010). Regardless of when they start shopping, 37% of consumers say they will still take advantage of the sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to help stretch their budgets. 1

2 KEY INSIGHTS More consumers are planning their holiday shopping this year; consumers are shopping earlier and comparison shopping online to find the best deals. Most holiday shoppers say they plan to spend the same amount of money on holiday gifts as they did last year. Consumers plan to spend an average of $500 for all holiday gifts. For holiday gift buying, credit card usage will be most prevalent among consumers with incomes of $75K or higher, who are also more likely to say they will hold their spending flat from last year and stick to their holiday shopping lists. Online stores are a top shopping destination for holiday clothing gifts, with a growing consumer base accessing online stores through their mobile/smartphones. Gift cards and clothing are the top two items on holiday shopping lists this season. For shoppers who do not plan on buying clothing, more than one-third plan on buying gift cards to clothing stores. For consumers buying clothing as gifts, cotton T-shirts, jeans, sweaters, and sleepwear continue to rank as the top items consumers plan to purchase. This year, shoppers plan to spend nearly $500 for all of their holiday gifts. Just because shoppers are planning more does not mean they are going to spend less. In fact 64% of consumers say they will spend the same amount of money on holiday gifts this year as they did last year. Consumers who shop throughout the year and before November plan to spend more, on average, than post-black Friday shoppers ($557, compared to $365). This is most likely due to shoppers ability to buy gifts gradually and extend their spending over a longer period of time, allowing them to budget for expenses more carefully. Demographically, shoppers ages 56 to 70 report that they will spend the most, with an average of $737 in holiday shopping expenses. Likewise, shoppers with incomes of $75K or greater report that they will spend just over $700 on holiday gifts this year; however, they are also more likely to hold their spending flat from last year. These consumers also say they will stick to their holiday shopping lists, and the majority (64%) plan to purchase gifts with credit cards. 2

3 TOP HOLIDAY GIFTS Gift cards continue their reign as the top holiday gift this season. Sixty-three percent of consumers prefer to receive a gift card instead of an actual gift, and 68% of shoppers are planning to buy gift cards for others this season. Clothing ranks second on holiday shopping lists, with almost half (49%) of shoppers planning to purchase clothing as gifts this year and of those who plan to buy, will spend an average of $169 on such purchases. For consumers who say they do not plan on buying actual clothing as a gift this holiday season, more than one-third (36%) plan on buying clothing store gift cards. Gift cards provide a safer option as many shoppers find it difficult to buy clothing for others. Some of the main reasons people say they do not buy clothing as gifts is because they do not know what styles others prefer (34%), or they are concerned about getting the right size or fit (23%). CLOTHING DESTINATIONS Where consumers are shopping for clothing gifts this season is reflective of their careful planning, as most consumers (60%) say they plan to shop at mid-tier department stores and mass merchants, where they can stretch their budgets and shop for multiple people at one time. Online stores rank third among the top places shoppers will purchase clothing gifts, and overall, 84% of consumers say they will shop (browse or buy) online this holiday season. The majority (80%) of shoppers plan to use a computer or laptop for online holiday shopping, 11% will use their mobile/smart phone, and 7% plan to use a tablet device. For consumers who will use their mobile devices or smart phones, most plan to use the devices to comparison shop (82%) and locate stores (56%). Twenty-eight percent plan to use their devices to buy gifts. Many will use online stores to make more informed purchases by comparison shopping and reading product reviews. 3

4 HOLIDAY GIFT SPENDING Average amount consumers plan to spend on holiday gifts, among those planning on purchasing the following gifts this year. Toys $156. Clothing $169. Gift cards $201. Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey Electronics $319. Top five destinations for gift card purchases 1. Restaurants 2. Clothing stores 3. Entertainment 4. Electronic stores 5. Grocery stores Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey HOLIDAY CLOTHING FAVORITES Among consumers planning to purchase clothing as gifts this holiday season, their preferences are for cotton favorites like T-shirts (44%), jeans (34%), sweaters (28%), and sleepwear (27%), which have historically been the most popular items for holiday clothing purchases. With increased clothing prices and limited budgets, consumers have postponed purchasing core clothing items they normally would buy throughout the year, leaving a gap in their clothing wardrobe. Clothing will be in high demand for the holidays, with 61% of consumers saying they would like to receive clothing as a gift this year, whether in the form of actual apparel or a gift card. With clothing stores as a top destination for gift card purchases, clothing retailers should see positive returns for both holiday and post-holiday spending. MOBILE SHOPPING Percentage of consumers who say they are using a smartphone to shop for holiday gifts in the following ways: Comparison shop 82% Locate stores 56% Read customer reviews 46% Receive text messages with special offers 36% Purchase gifts 28% Ask for opinions from friends or family 18% Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey About the Research Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor survey is a monthly online research study that gauges the attitudes and behaviors of U.S. consumers regarding clothing, appearance, fashion, home furnishings, fiber selection, and other topics. Each year, 6,000 consumers are surveyed, 60% female and 40% male, aged 13 to 70, and representative of the U.S. population based on ethnicity, income, education, and geography. 4

5 American Denimatrix Plant: 1926 FM 54 Telephone: (806) Fax: (806) Denim sales/marketing: 980 Avenue of the Americas, 2do Piso Nueva York, NY Telephone: (212) Fax: (212) Contact name/number: Mr. Jack Mathews Vice President of Fabric Sales and Product Development Telephone: (212) Fax: (212) List of Senior Management: Mr. Wally L. Darneille, PCCA President & CEO Mr. Bryan Gregory, Vice President of Textile Manufacturing Mr. Jack Mathews, Vice President of Fabric Sales and Product Development History of Company: In business for 33 years, American Denimatrix was acquired in 1987 by Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA) and is now a part of the cooperative s Textile and Apparel Division. Located in Littlefield, Texas, American Denimatrix operates a vertically integrated denim facility focused on the development and production of value-added fashion denim for its customers, including many of the world's most recognized apparel brands and retailers. PCCA's strong financial statement has enabled American Denimatrix to continually invest in the most modern textile equipment. We recently have added capacity in ring spinning and in core spinning. Our ability to produce yarn in-house allows us to offer short lead times. Consequently, American Denimatrix's state-of-the-art denim manufacturing process can produce 38 million linear yards of denim annually in a variety of styles, shades and weights to meet the needs of each individual customer. American Denimatrix's product development staff also collaborates with customers to develop styles that fit current trends. Located in Texas, American Denimatrix is in close proximity to the U.S./Mexico border and major ports that serve the Caribbean and Latin America. This unique location enables American Denimatrix to reduce transit time and transportation costs for denim shipped to cutting and sewing operations throughout the region. The same geographic location also benefits PCCA and its ability to ship cotton to customers throughout the world. Products 100% cotton, open end denim, (13 15 ounce) 100 % cotton, amsler slub open end denim, ( ounce) 100% cotton, amsler slub ring spun denim, ( ounce) cotton /spandex, amsler slub open end stretch denim, (10-13 ounce) cotton /spandex, amsler slub ring spun stretch denim, ( ounce) Dye shades include a broad range of indigo shades including pure indigos, sulfur bottoms and sulfur tops. In addition to indigo dyes, we also offer denim fabrics in natural, black and grey shades. End Products Supplied Denim fabrics for jeans, shorts, skirts, and jackets 5

6 Antex Knitting Mills 3750 S. Broadway Place Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Contact name/number: Mr. William Tenenblatt, President Ms. Anna McMassey, Vice President of Merchandise and Design List of Senior Management: Mr. William Tenenblatt, President Ms. Anna McMassey, Vice President of Merchandise and Design History of Company Antex Knitting Mills is a vertical knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing company established in Los Angeles in The company produces approximately 1.5 million yards of fabric per week. Its traditional business is to provide fashionable knitted fabrics to the junior, contemporary, and children's markets. Several years ago, Antex added the Antex Premier Performance division to provide technical fabrics to the outdoor and active wear markets. Antex prides itself on its flexibility in servicing its customers' needs in providing competitively priced, high quality fabrics and quick deliveries. It is the company's goal to service the needs of the apparel industry by offering fabrics that appeal to the fashion, lifestyle, and performance driven consumer. Our highly trained staff is up to date on the latest advances in the industry and constantly strives to maintain and improve their level of expertise. Our R&D department can analyze and duplicate any fabric submitted to us. We also have an extensive knit and print line and are constantly creating new and exciting fabrics. Products The Antex knitting department consists of 300 high-speed, multi-feed, state-of-the-art machines. The equipment, ranging from 14 to 38 cut machines, provides the capabilities to produce a wide range of fabrics including: Interlocks, jersey, ribs, thermals, novelties (single/double), yarn-dyed stripes, fleece, french terry fabrics., wet printing on cellulosic fibers (reactive dyes, resist and discharge); on polyamide fibers (acid dyes for swimwear); on polyester fibers (disperse dyes); and pigment printing (all fibers). Finishing processes are: sueding, sanding, brushing, stain release, moisture management, water repellent, anti-microbial, UV protection, flame retardant. End Products Supplied T-shirts, sportswear, dresses, juniors, golf apparel, career uniform apparel, military, performance apparel, base layer underwear, team sports 6

7 Buhler Quality Yarns Corp Athens Hwy. Jefferson, GA Telephone: (706) Fax: (706) Contact Name / Number: Mr. Werner Bieri, President, CEO Telephone: (706) Fax: (706) wbieri@buhleryarns.com Mr. David Sasso,VP of International Sales Telephone: (706) Fax: (706) dsasso@buhleryarns.com History of company With the support of almost 200 years of experience from our parent company, Herman Bühler AG, in Switzerland, Buhler Quality Yarns, USA manufactures yarns of customers with the highest quality requirements. An excellent yarn quality and a perfect customer service are the most important goals in our business. We concentrate on this in our daily work and it guides our company philosophy. Buhler Quality Yarns Corp., USA is leading supplier of medium to fine-count Supima cotton yarns into the US, Canadian, Central American (CBI), South American (ATPDEA) and Sub Saharan Africa (AGOA) markets. Our quality, flexibility, and responsiveness to those markets have helped keep our customers and us competitive in the global market place. Our product offering was expanded in 2007 into other luxury yarns, other spinning technologies, and new application of chemistries to improve fabric performance and value added properties. Our new fiber offerings include Micro Modal and Supima Blend, and 100% Micro Modal. Mr. Victor Almeida, Technical Support Telephone: (706) Fax: (706) valmeida@buhleryarns.com Products 100% Supima cotton combed Ring Spun, Ne, Plied on request List of senior management: Mr. Werner Bieri, President & CEO Mr. Russell Mims, Operations Manager Ms. Linda T. Newton, Sales & Customer Service Mr. David Sasso, Vice-president International Sales Mr. Victor Almeida, Textile Engineer & Technical Support Applications Weaving (warp and Filling) Knitting (Circular, Seamless, Warp) Cotton sewing thread 50% Supima, 50% Micro Modal from Lenzing, Ring Spun, Ne 7

8 Carolina Cotton Works, Inc 14 Commerce Drive Meadow Creek Industrial Park Gaffney, SC Phone: (864) Fax: (864) Contact name/number: Bryan Ashby, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Phone: (864) Fax: (864) Mr. Stacey Bridges, Sales Manager Phone: (864) ext.108 Fax: (864) List of senior management: Mr. Page Ashby, President Mr. Bryan Ashby, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Mr. Hunter Ashby, Operations Manager Mr. Stacey Bridges, Sales Manager History of company Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. (CCW) opened for business in March of Starting out in a new building and all new equipment, we soon earned a reputation of having one of the finest dyehouses in the United States. With continued success each year since, CCW has reinvested in new equipment and systems to allow us to stand alone as the most efficient dyehouse in the country. Although we continue to offer commission bleaching and dyeing services, the growth of our business has proven to be in the finished fabric package business. Experience - Quality - Dependability - Three necessary components of strong customer/vendor relationships have been the key building blocks of Carolina Cotton Works. With the experience of company president Page Ashby, comes knowledge of yarn spinning through cutting. We have built solid relationships with several major yarn spinners and knitters in the United States. We have the resources and technical abilities to become the premier U.S. fabric supplier for apparel producers both domestic and international. Using the above equipment in our 64,000 square foot building, Carolina Cotton Works can produce up to 250,000 pounds per week of bleaching and up to 135,000 pounds per week of piece dyeing. Equipment listing: JEMCO III 2000 CBR; (7) 1000 lb. Scholl Rapidstar Jets; (1) 80 lb. Scholl Sample Jet; (2) Santex Relaxed Belt Dryers; (3) Tubetex Pak-Nit II Compactors; RFG Napper; Tubetex 4-Roll Pad; Santex Pad; (2) Santex Shrinking Calendars Products Jersey, Body Size Rib, Fleece, Pique (collars and welts), Herringbone, Interlock, French Terry, Thermal Performance Fabrics, ANSI Fabrics. End Products Supplied Customers use CCW's fabric to manufacture outerwear products such as t-shirts, rib tops, golf shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants. Underwear products include briefs, t-shirts and thermal underwear. We also process fabric used for moisture transport performance apparel. 8

9 Contempora Fabrics 351 Contempora Drive Lumberton, Carolina del Norte Telephone: (910) Fax: (910) Contact Name: Ronald Roach, VP Sales Telephone: (910) Ext. 218 Cell: (910) Gerald Cauthen, VP Manufacturing Telephone: (910) Ext. 213 Cell: (910) Alex Whitley, Sales and Product Development Telephone: (910) Ext. 210 Cell: (910) List of senior management: Ronald Roach, VP Sales Gerald Cauthen, VP Manufacturing Carey Read, Corporate Controller Danny Church, Director of Manufacturing/Planning Alex Whitley, Sales and Product Development History of company: Contempora Fabrics, Inc was founded in 1972 by Lacy Nance. In 1988, the company became a 100% employee owned company. Each employee has a vested interest in the company. We are known for our versatile product mix and capacity to produce two million pounds per month. Relationships with fabric converters, manufacturers, major brands, and retailers have helped keep our business viable in a changing textile market. The ability to do contract work, greige goods, or finished fabric has allowed Contempora to work on all levels to meet the various needs required by the customer. Research and development are a priority to help keep our customers aware of the latest trends. Relationships with most major fiber suppliers allow us to be first to market in most cases with the latest technologies. A recent expansion into body size jersey and 3 end fleece machines helped us round out our versatility. Machines include: Rib machines 10, 14, and 18 cut. Double knit machines 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 32 cut. 26 single knit machines 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 cut. 30 single knit machines 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 36 cut. 26 terry machines 16, 18, 20 cut end fleece machines 13, 14 cut. Body size jersey machines all sizes 22 and 28 cut. Products: Circular knits including body size jersey, jersey, rib, 2 end fleece, 3 end fleece, pique with collars and welts, thermals, French terry, terry, performance fabrics, and other novelties. All fabrics with and without spandex. End Uses T-shirts, sportswear, dresses, juniors, golf apparel, career uniform apparel, military, performance apparel, base layer underwear, team sports. Today partners Gerald Cauthen and Ronald Roach manage Contempora. The entire management team has over 150 years of combined textile experience. Contempora has 185 circular knitting machines in a 150,000 square foot facility on 29 acres. 9

10 Frontier Spinning Mills, Inc Boone Trail Road Sanford, NC Phone: (919) Fax: (919) Contact name: Sr. John W. Garris III, Director, International Sales Phone: (919) Fax: (919) List of senior management: Mr. John Bakane, CEO Mr. Robin Perkins, President Mr. George W. Parker, President-Frontier Marketing Ms. Barbara F. Walton, CFO Mr. John M. Maness, V.P. of Manufacturing History of company: Frontier Spinning Mills is a privately owned company founded in December 1996 by George Perkins. In June of 2000 the company merged with Mayo Yarns to become the second largest cotton spinner in the USA. Frontier Spinning currently operates (7) manufacturing sites with a weekly production of approximately 10 million pounds per week. Our product line includes 100% karded cotton, poly/cotton, greige heathers, and Air Jets yarns in a wide variety of yarn counts and blends. Frontier's quality begins with the selection of cotton and fiber that is chosen to achieve the best possible results for our customer's processes and end uses. These raw materials are processed in facilities that are equipped with the most modern spinning equipment currently available to market and interfaced with state-of-the-art automation and robotics. This technology is applied by highly skilled and trained technicians to produce the worlds finest spun yarns. Logistically, all of our manufacturing facilities are located with easy and convenient access to major ports and highways. Frontier recognizes that its' investment in customer satisfaction would not be complete with technology alone. Frontier's staff of dedicated associates focus hard to bring customer service and customer satisfaction to levels unequaled in the industry. Our customer service representatives recognize that today's competitive environment demands quick responses to inquiries and delivery schedule request. We are confident that our service is just as exceptional as the yarns we produce. Frontier's commitment to excellence is easy to recognize! Products: 100% cotton Open-End yarns 4/1 to 32/1 100% cotton Soft Spun yarns 4/1 to 30/1 100% cotton Ring Spun yarns 5/1 to 16/1 Organic cotton yarns - Open-End 6/1 to 30/1 Poly cotton yarns 6/1 to 39/1 100% cotton Ring spun and Open-End Slub yarns Air Jet yarns 12/1 to 50/1 Heather yarns 4/1 to 30/1 End Products Supplied: Circular Knitting Yarns Weaving Twist - (warp & weft) Hosiery Yarns Heather Yarns Air Jet Yarns Medical & Industrial Yarns 10

11 Hamrick Mills, Inc. P.O. Box W. Buford Street Gaffney, SC Phone: (864) Fax: (864) Contact Name: Mr. Jim Hopkins, Vice President, Sales List of senior management: Mr. W. Carlisle Hamrick, President Mr. Charles Hamrick, CEO Mr. Lyman Hamrick, Vice President, Manufacturing Mr. Jim Hopkins, Vice President, Sales Mr. Roy Lockett, Sales Executive History of company: On January 19, 1900, the first meeting of the subscribers to the stock of a new textile organization was held in Gaffney, South Carolina. The new organization was named Limestone Mills. In following years, five other plants were either built or bought, and the Hamrick group consisted of Limestone Mills, Hamrick Mills, Broad River Mills, Alma Mills, Musgrove Mills, and Paola Mills. The Hamrick group continued to operate, complete with villages, until two of the plants, Limestone and Hamrick, were sold in 1947 and the name was changed to Limestone Manufacturing Co. Later, Broad River mill was sold to Dodgeville Finishing Company and Paola were phased out, reducing the Hamrick interest to Alma and Musgrove Mills. Following the concentration of holdings into a two-plant operation, with a central office on West Buford Street, Hamrick interests have continually made improvements at both the Hamrick Plant (the Alma Plant renamed) and the Musgrove Plant. These two modern, highly efficient plants, comprise Hamrick Mills, Inc. today. Hamrick Mills, Inc. is a fourth generation family-owned textile company. The corporate office and two manufacturing facilities, the Hamrick Plant and the Musgrove Plant, are all located in Gaffney, South Carolina. The company is a leading producer of high quality, light to medium weight woven fabrics for use in the home furnishings, industrial, and apparel markets. Hamrick Mills' mission is to serve customers by focusing on quality, innovation and superior service. Hamrick Mills will also strive to continually improve the operations of our company by implementation of technology or processes that increase customer satisfaction and add value to their products. Products: Woven fabrics in a variety of widths, ranging from 41" to 140" and weights from 2 oz per square yard to 6 oz per square yard. These fabrics are offered in a range poly/cotton blends, as well as 100% cotton. Constructions are mainly plain weave with some dobby capacity available. Various types of filling yarns can be easily run with the company's modern Sulzer projectile and AirJet looms. Yarn is spun on Murata Jet Spinning and Murata Vortex Spinning, in the range of 20's to 40's (Ne) English yarn count. The company offers many common print cloth styles and has the ability to weave special fabric constructions for specific customer needs. End Products Supplied: Shirting fabric Pocketing, waistband lining, innerlining fabric Coating Substrates for Athletic tapes, book bindings, industrial aprons Sheeting fabric Drapery and lining fabric High pressure laminated fabric for printed circuitry 11

12 Jo-Mar Spinning 101 Plum Street Belmont, NC Telephone: (704) Fax: (704) Contact name: For Central and South America: Mr. Adrián Hernández, Vice -President Telephone (Guatemala): (502) For North America: Mr. David Miller, Vice -President Telephone (EE.UU): (704) History of company: Jo-Mar Spinning was founded in 2010, by acquiring what was formerly the Helms Plant of R. L. Stowe Mills. Jo-Mar forms part of yarn spinning division of Grupo Karim's and will be serving group customers both in USA as well as Central and South America. Products Ring spun yarns of 100% U.S. cotton with a count range of 24/1 to 40/1. All yarns meet CAFTA and NAFTA certification requirements. Complementing its spinning capabilities is a large twisting operation producing plied yarns from 8/2 to 60/2 in a wide variety of fibers and blends. End Products Supplied Knit and Woven Apparel, Hosiery, Upholstery, Industrial and Medical Applications, Home Fashions List of Senior Management: Mr. Josh Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer 12

13 Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. P. O. Box S. Main Street Mauldin, SC Telephone: Fax: N/A Web Site: Contact Name / Number Mr. Billy Havird, Vice President Merchandising Piece Dyes Teléfono: (864) billyh@mvmills.com Mr. Dale McCollum, Vice President, Merchandising Denim Fabrics Teléfono: (706) dalem@mvmills.com List of senior management W. David Hastings, President and CEO W. E. Duncan, Vice President and CFO E.G. Cochrane, Vice President and Secretary Operating Division Presidents Richard Turner- Apparel Fabrics Kent Snow- Brentex Judson Boehmer- LaFrance William Josey- Consumer Products Ed Rish- Chemicals History of company Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. ("MVM") is a diversified and integrated manufacturer of textile and chemical products. Beginning with flour mills converted to cloth production in the 1830s in the Baltimore, Maryland area, MVM became an important producer of cotton duck and canvas fabric by the late 19th century. The company's focus shifted south in the 20th century as it expanded into ployester/cotton blends in addition to cotton fabric. As the last mills in Maryland were closed, production increased at plants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. MVM became part of the R.B. Pamplin Corporation family in This gave MVM much more opportunity to grow, both internally and by acquisition. The 1985 purchase of Riegel Textile Corporation quadrupled MVM's revenues, and made MVM a key producer of finished apparel fabric (especially denim and piece dyed twills), consumer products and home furnishings. Pocketing, findings and related product manufacturing was added in the 1990s, firmly establishing MVM as a leading U.S. supplier to the apparel industry. MVM also retains important market share in other textile markets, such as woven paint roller fabric, table linens, and transportation fabrics. MVM now operates plants in six states in the Southeastern U.S. Largely because of its need for textile chemicals, MVM has also moved into the chemical blending and processing business. This includes dry chemicals like size, and wet chemicals such as softeners and lubricating aids. These operations are also allowing MVM to enter non-textile markets like adhesives and personal care. Products Apparel Fabrics- denim; piece dyed fabrics (including flame retardant fabrics) for career apparel, military uniforms, sportswear and work wear Brentex- pocketing; waistbands and interlinings, greige apparel fabrics; industrial fabrics Consumer Products- table linens; sheets and towels for hospitality market; infant bedding LaFrance- woven paint roller fabric; fabrics for cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles; industrial fabrics Chemicals- specialty chemicals (wet and dry) for textile, personal care, paper and other industries 13

14 Parkdale PO BOX 1787 Gastonia, NC Phone: (704) Ext Fax: (704) Contact name/number Mr. Charles Heilig, Vice President of Sales Phone: (704) Ext Fax: (704) Mr. Dan Morrison, Director of International Sales Phone: (704) Ext Fax: (704) List of senior management Mr. W. Duke Kimbrell, Chairman of the Board Mr. Anderson Warlick, CEO, President & COO Mr. Charles Heilig, Vice President of Sales History of company Parkdale is proud to be the largest sales yarn spinner in the world. We are also the largest single consumer of cotton, using in excess of 25,000 bales of cotton per week. We have 29 state-of-the-art mills producing over 16,000,000 lbs. of yarn per week. We employ open-end spinning, ring-spinning, and Murata Air Jet spinning. Our yarns are knitted or woven in a variety of end uses. We offer the widest count range available from any spinner. We provide yarns in 100% cotton, numerous poly/cotton blends, as well as 100% polyester. We employ an engineered cotton selection that includes Pima cotton and Egyptian cotton. We have the largest combing capacity in this hemisphere. To maintain our industry leading position, we have constantly modernized, insuring that our plants are equipped with the latest techniques. This state-of-the-art infrastructure combined with newly acquired assets enables us to offer a wide array of new products and to add additional value to our existing product line. We are proud to proclaim that Parkdale is the premier manufacturer of cored yarn. We have the capacity to produce Lycra/Spandex cored yarns in counts from 6/1 to 36/1 ne. Indeed, we can offer virtually any combination of core and/or wrap fiber combination. Amsler slub yarns are also offered in both open-end spun and ringspun varieties, done in all cotton, poly/cotton, and poly/rayon blends. All cotton yarns are available in open-end, ring spun yarns that employ long staple Pima cotton for a very strong yarn with a luxurious hand. We are proud to be a prominent supplier of yarns made from 100% Egyptian cotton as well as various blends of Egyptian cotton and polyester. These yarns are available in both carded and combed cotton varieties of open-end and ring spun yarns. We have several new fibers used in our product range. Recognizing the market demand for performance fabrics, we offer yarns employing DAK's Hydrotec fiber that affords the finest moisture management available today. Our count range has enlarged as we are now able to offer quality yarns in counts heretofore not available anywhere in the marketplace. We spin open-end yarns from 2/1 to 50/1 Ne. These additions offer our customers significant cost reductions over the yarns they previously employed. The PremaTouch Collection is our latest innovation and offers yarns that knit into fabrics with velvet-soft hands. Available in counts from 8/1 to 60/1 Ne, PremaTouch yarns are the preferred path to a more luxurious garment. Innovation is standard issue in the lexicon at Parkdale. We are bringing to our customers products that fulfill current needs, as well as and more importantly, keeping them in the forefront of their markets. These new products offer new styling opportunities, improved product quality, as well as significant price advantages. We intend to continue to push the boundaries of technology, enabling our customers to enjoy the benefits of the new products that ensue. Products 100% cotton ring spun yarns, 8/1-40/1 Ne, combed (6/1 36/1 carded) 100% cotton open-end and soft spun yarns, 6/1-30/1 carded,6/1-36/1 Ne combed) Air Jet yarns, 10/1-40/1 Ne, carded Heathers, 5/1-30/1 Ne, combed and carded Evergreen yarns, open-end, 5/1-20/1 Ne Organic cotton yarns, open-end, 6/1-30/1 Ne End Products Supplied Knitting yarns Weaving yarns Hoisery yarns Industrial Yarns Specialty Yarns 14

15 Tuscarora Yarns, Inc East Franklin Street P.O. Box 218 Mt. Pleasant, NC Phone: (704) Fax:(704) Contact name/number: Mr. David Roberts, Chief Operating Officer Phone: (704) Fax: (704) Ms. Dee Dee Harris, Director of Marketing Telephone: (704) Fax: (704) Mr. Andy Long, Vice President of Sales Phone: (704) Fax: (704) List of senior management: Martin B. Foil, Chaiman & CEO Davis Roberts, COO Ervin Johnson, Vice President, Finance Dean R. Cobb, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing Andy Wheeley, Vice President, Product Development and Special Projects Joe McLester, Vice President, Customer Service Phil Absher, Vice President, Human Resources History of company Tuscarora Yarns has been a reliable spun yarn source for the apparel and textile industry since Over the past 100 years the company has grown to be the largest manufacturer in the United States of cotton heather, mélange, novelty and custom-blended yarns. Both ring spun and open-end equipment are utilized to produce a very eclectic line of spun yarns with unsurpassed quality. In May of 2009, Tuscarora acquired CloverTex, LLC, a producer of premium, ring-spun yarn. The combined companies operate under the Tuscarora name, and the owner of CloverTex, David Roberts, now serves as the COO of Tuscarora. Tuscarora Yarns' motto is "Spinning the Products of Imagination". Through the experience of its creative work force and state of the art technology, Tuscarora Yarns strives to transform customers' ideas into profitable realities. Unmatched color creation and matching begin in a unique R&D facility that is set up with a mini-manufacturing center, enabling it to develop customer color submits in a matter of minutes. Orders are processed with a just-in-time attitude while maintaining the highest quality standards. Tuscarora Yarns works with a wide range of fibers to produce heathers, sophisticated mélanges, mock twists, solids and other specialty yarns. This list of fibers includes, but is not limited to, cotton, polyester, acrylic, rayon, Modal, Tencel, flax, wool and silk. Many of these can be spun in their 100% form or can be blended with one another. Yarns are offered in carded, semi-combed and "Five Star Brand" fully combed qualities. The general count range is from 4/1 to 40/1 utilizing both ring spun and open-end spinning. Plied yarns are available in the full count range and in both spinning types. Slub yarns and nub yarns are also available. Tuscarora offers package-dyed yarns, air jet spun yarns, and technical fiber yarns through partner companies. Through Tuscarora's international sales and marketing organization, business can be efficiently handled on a global scale. Tuscarora's bilingual staff has received extensive education in international sales and documentation in preparation for handling all aspects of international trade. Tuscarora also offers package dyed, specialty synthetic and recycled cotton yarns through partner companies. Products 100% Cotton Heather and Melange Yarn, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied. Cotton and Polyester Blended Heather Yarns, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied. Cotton and Rayon Blended Heather Yarns including Micro-Modal, Modal and Tencel, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied. Cotton and Acrylic Blended Heather Yarns, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied. 100% Polyester Heathers, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied. 100% Rayon Heathers, Ring Spun and Open End, 4-40 Ne, Single and Plied Mock Twist Yarns, 100% Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester, Rayon and Blends, Ring Spun, 6-30 Ne. Mock Twist for Piece Dye, Natural Cotton/Polyester and natural Cotton/Solution Dyed Color, Ring Spun, 6-30 Ne. 100% Solution Dyed Acrylic Sunblock Yarns, Open End 4-24 Ne, Single and Plied Remade Recycled Yarns For Upholstery End Use, Open End 3-18 Ne, Single and Plied Alternative Blends with Flax Silk or Wool, Ring Spun, 4-18 Ne, Single and Plied 100% Cotton Solid Color Yarn, Open End, 4-24 Ne, Single and Plied Remove 100% Cotton Solid Color Yarn Products of Special Interests Original Vintage Streaky Triblend Yarn Patented "Five Star Brand" 100% Combed Cotton Heather Yarn Bamboo Fiber in Natural and Heathers "Excite" Multi-Colored Sophisticated Melange Yarn Retrospun Heather Yarn "Trifecta Colletion" Economy Heather Line. 50/25/25 Acrylic/Cotton/Polyester Blend "Moxie" Piece Dye Mock Twist Yarn "Shantung" Striated Colored Slub/Nub Yarn in Cotton and Cotton/Polyester Blend Anti-Microbial Yarns. Recycled Polyester Yarn. ProTura modified cotton with unique dye capabilities End Products Supplied Knit and Woven Apparel Home Fashions Upholstery Industrial Fabrics 15

16 Zagis USA 1017 Saint John Street Lafayette, LA Telephone: (337) Fax: (337) Contact Name / Number: Steve Johnston, Director of Marketing Office: (337) Fax: (205) sjohnston@zagisusa.co Don Cassell, Director of Sales Office: (865) Fax: (865) dcassell@zagisusa.com List of senior management: Salomon Zaga Kalach, Chairman of the Board Rafael Zaga Saba, Secretary-Treasurer Daniel Feibus, President & CEO History of company: Zagis was founded in Mexico in 1980 and today is the leader in natural and synthetic textile fiber spinning in Latin America. Since its foundation as a family company, Zagis has been managed with clear objectives to maintain a professional level and a high quality product through the use of the latest technology. Continuing its commitment to these objectives, Zagis USA was formed in Louisiana in 2007 to build the most modern open end spinning plant in the world. The first plant started at full production in 2009 producing the highest quality 100% cotton open end yarn incorporating only state-of-the-art technology. Transportation time and costs, critical factors in the supply chain, were an integral part of Zagis decision to build its plant in Louisiana. Zagis USA is located near the heart of the cotton belt on Interstate 10 and adjacent to a Union Pacific main rail line. Additionally, this location has the closest proximity to several major ports along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Zagis USA has assembled an experience team to compliment its capital investment and ensure that its customers will be provided with unsurpassed quality and service. Products: 100% cotton open end spun yarns End Products Supplied Circular Knits Hosiery Weaving Industrial Medical 16

17 U.S. and World Cotton Economic Outlook Prepared by: Economic Services - National Cotton Council December 2011 The current U.S. crop is almost harvested, and the crop size is currently estimated at 15.8 million bales 2.5 million bales less than last year. Combining this year s production with existing stocks gives a total U.S. supply of 18.4 million bales 2.7 million bales less than last season. Consumption of the 2011/12 crop by U.S. and international textile mills is estimated at 14.9 million bales less than at 18.3 million bales. This will leave U.S. stocks at 3.5 million bales or a 23% stocks-to-use ratio. The current estimates are compared with the previous year s crop in the tables below. U.S. Cotton Fiber Supply/Demand Beginning Stocks Production Domestic Consumption Exports Ending Stocks Source: USDA

18 Looking at the world totals, USDA estimates give a crop of million bales, higher than the 2011crop of million bales. Consumption estimates of million bales are lower than global production and increased estimated ending stocks to million bales a 52% stocks-to-use ratio. World Cotton Fiber Supply/Demand Beginning Stocks Production Consumption Ending Stocks China s cotton production in is estimated at 33.5 million bales, up from 30.5 million bales in Consumption in China is estimated at 45 million bales down from 2010 consumption estimated at 46 million bales. India s crop is forecast at 27.5 million bales, up from the 2010 crop of 25.4 million bales. Consumption in India is estimated at 19.5 million bales as compared with 20.7 million bales for in the crop year. 18

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