Australia Apparel Fashion and Textiles Industry Directory

ADA Swimwear (Australia): ADA Swimwear - Shop online for sexy designer swimwear. Australian swimwear manufacturer and retailer since 1972. ADA swimwear is a true celebration of the female form with a unique experience for every woman. Address: 98 Commercial Drive, Thomastown, Victoria, Australia. 3074 Phone: +61 3 9466 4144 Email: information@adaswimwear.com.au Contact: Paul Peterson

Akubra (Hat Factory) [definition of Akubra] is the company name of one of Australia's most famous producers of hats, although the name tends to be used more often to describe the hats themselves. Indeed, the company's range of hats is so large - and so ubiquitous - that in Australia nearly any hat of a similar design is likely to be mistakenly referred to as an Akubra.

Australasian Textiles Publishers: they publish a business to business magazine focusing on textiles and clothing in the Australian and South East Asian markets. They include an annual directory of manufacturers and suppliers in this part of the world. Address: 11 Woodlands Drive Ocean Grove 3226 Australia Phone: 61-3-5255 5500 or 61-3-5261 3966 Fax: 61-3-5256 1668 Email: sboston@atfmag.com Contact: Stan Boston Editor

Australia Fashion Council: Australia's principal industry organization for Australian fashion businesses. They have a site that has been designed to provide useful and up-to-date information to fashion industry professionals, including designers, manufacturers and retailers - as well as for businesses providing services to the fashion industry

Australian Wool Testing Authority (AWTA) was established with the specific purpose of providing an independent testing service to measure the Moisture Content of Scoured & Carbonised Wool for the Australian wool industry.

Brown Sugar: Brown Sugar opened its first women's wear store in Melbourne in 1975. From these early beginnings the company has made steady progress into the 2000's with currently 30 stores across the southern states of Australia and the ACT. Brown Sugar is about quality, fashion, and customer service. Brown Sugar garments are exclusive to their own stores. They use fabrics sourced both locally and off-shore. Most of their product is manufactured in Australia which enables them to work closer to the season and respond quickly to customer needs.

City Chic Plus Size Clothing: City Chic is the plus size destination for plus size fashion, plus size denim & plus size dresses in sizes 14-24. The plus size clothing store for curvy girls who want to look hot with what they've got! Address: 151-163 Wyndham Street Alexandria, Australia NSW 2015 Contact name Andrew

Clickonclothing: Online retailer of Brand Name Childrens clothing for boys, girls, baby and toddlers. They sell Brands like Barbie, Wiggles, Hi5, Bob the Builder and many more. They sell Department store clothing at a fraction of the price. People all over the world love Clickonclothing, come and see why! Address: PO Box 6108 Waikiki 6169 Australia Phone: 0402078810 or 0402078810 Email: sales@clickonclothing.com Contact: Belinda Sales Manager

Costumes Australia: Find great deals on Fancy Dress, Plus size & Spotlight Costumes and Accessories in Costumes Australia. Order Now for FAST Delivery! Address: 5/10 Clarice Road, Box Hill South, Vic 3128 Australia Phone:03-98909818

David Lawrence: Women's fashion designer and retailer of business and casual wear. Company profile, store and agency locations, images of current collection, employment opportunities, and contact details provided.

Defab Weavers Pty, Ltd: custom woven and in-stock fabrics for apparel, canvas and furnishing applications, from wool, polyester, linen, lycra and blends.

D.J. Young Pty Ltd: manufacture aluminium skirt clips for the dry cleaning and apparel industries. These clips are used on wire hangers to facilitate the hanging of skirts and shorts. Address: 710 High Street East Kew, Melbourne 3102 Australia Phone: 61 3 9859 4468 Fax: 61 3 9819 7357 Email: pacifix@mira.net Contact: Roger Young (Managing Director)

Down Under Guys Gear : DUGG sells a great range of men's underwear and accessories. Briefs, hipsters, boxers and singlets. Brands such as 2xist, Cin2, CK, HOM, JAG and Bonds. Orders sent within 2 business days of purchasing. Address: Potts Point NSW Sydney Australia 2011 Phone - +61433155016 Fax - +61299553486 E-mail admin@dugg.com.au Contact: Tim Nieuwenhuis

Elastix Australasia Pty Ltd: Head Office is located in Australia. Their Factory is in China. Their company was established in 1948 and currently employees over 3,000 . They design and produce over 15,000 accessories with narrow fabrics their primary focus and specialty including elastics: laces: tapes and webbings. Their products are predominantly produced on Swiss: German and Italian machinery and they output quality goods . Whilst being extremely competitive in a global market sense their vision is to supply the mix equally of 3 key components of Quality:Service and Price to ensure repeat and long term business rather than the one-off sale. That is how they have managed to not only survive for close to 60 years but to experience huge growth in their specialised field. They sell to manufacturers and distributors worldwide and also a large part of their sales are to the domestic market in Mainland China where they are based for manufacturing . With Western: European and Chinese Management they understand the requirements of all cultures and continually develop with technology advancements offerering customers fresh new styles and innovations. For a full appreciation you can click on the link to their web site www.elastix.com.au where you will locate full contact details and product items that they can supply including many pictures of their production facility . They are ISO 9001 Certified and operate above and beyond international standards . If you are an interested agent or distributor they are currently seeking new distributors in many markets and you must forward your full details:experience and expression of interest directly to the General Manager Mr Jeremy Quittner

Clothing Accessories Categories:
-Narrow fabrics: Manufacturers Directory for Clothing Industry-
-TPU elastic reverie tapes -
- Cotton Tape-
- Elastic Tapes -
- Braids , Tussles: Tassels and cord factories -
- Gripper Tape -
-Trimming/notions/trim -
- Jacquard Tapes -
-Knitted Tapes-
-Multi color Tape -
- Nylon Tapes -
-Organza Tape -
- Lace -
- Piping Tape -

-Plain Tape -
-Polyester Tapes -
- Rayon Tapes -
-Reflective Tapes -
-Ribbon Tapes -
- Rubber Tapes -
-Satin Tapes -
-Twill Tape -
- Velvet Tapes ( stretch and non)
- Woven Polyester Tapes -
- Jacquarded Cord -
-Jacquarded Elastic -
- Furniture Elastic -
- Goggle elastic straps -
- Heavy Sling Webbing for lifting -

Fabchem: they are a Company of Highly Qualified Textile Consultants, specialising in problem solving in Dyeing and Finishing of Knitted and Woven fabrics. Mr. David Martyn Consults Internationally for Textile Companies who require to achieve International Standard for their Dyed fabrics. He has just completed 16 months work for the Philippine Textile Industry. Any enquiries would be appreciated As Soon As Possible to plan the years International appointments. An Extensive range of Textile Auxiliaries for Dyeing and Finishing are also Marketed by their Company. Address: P.o. Box 85 Park Orchards. Victoria. 3114 Australia Phone: 613 9876-2983 Fax: 61 3 9876-2383 Email: fabchem@hotmail.com Contact: Mr. David Martyn (Managing Director)

Fashion Matters : Fashion Matters sells and supports the complete range of color Matters Fashion and Textile CAD and Design Room software to the Apparel, Textile and General clothing Industries, fashion colleges and students throughout Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand and Malaysia. color Matters CAD software is specific to the Fashion Industry, and is substantially easier to learn than off-the-shelf CAD software like Illustrator, Corel or Photoshop. All CM software is fully supported (telephone, fax, email and personal attendance), and is upgraded regularly, generally with the help of suggestions from our more than 6000 users in 18 countries globally. Working hand-in-hand with the most advanced and pro-active Universities and Fashion Colleges around the world also allows us to maintain close links with developments in the world of education. As a result, Students and Teachers worldwide are given priority access to our software through generous discounts. Please feel free to enquire about our products: Fashion Toolbox, CM32 Professional and DesignSpecs Workbook. Contact Name: zlem Ruiz-Hasan or Mitchell Dobelsky E-mail: admin@fashionmatters.com.au Head Office: Fashion Matters 1st Floor, 286a Kings Way South Melbourne Vic Australia 3205 Tel: +61 3 9696 9033 Fax: +61 3 9696 9133 Australia: Fashion Matters 1st Floor, 286a Kings Way South Melbourne Vic Australia 3205 Tel: +61 3 9696 9033 New Zealand: Identity Solutions Lower Ground, 79 Grafton Road, Auckland New Zealand Tel: +64 9 358 3493

FBI Fashion College (Australia): FBI: Fashion College has been established since August 1994 and has helped many students gain a position in the Fashion Industry, without prior fashion experience. FBI: Fashion College is a Nationally Approved Training Provider, having been Accredited by the Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).

Fertile Mind Pty Ltd (Australia): Innovative maternity clothes and nursing clothes. They supply maternity accessories worldwide. Their maternity accessories range includes Belly Belt to wear regular clothes when you're pregnant; Bando seamless maternity tube, opaque microfiber Maternity Tights, Superbra seamless maternity bra for day or night comfort, and Perfect Fit Maternity Undies which have to be worn to be believed. They also supply maternity jeans voted #1 by fashion editors such as Marie Claire; Glamourmon nursing bra tank tops, with a built-in maternity bra, 6 Way Maternity Dresses and everything for your belly and beyond! Address PO Box 215, Seaforth, NSW 2092, Australia Phone +61 2 9905 0199 Fax +61 2 9905 0322 E-mail sales@fertilemind.com.au Contact: Peter Hooker

Hats Downunder: Australian hats and oilskins by Akubra, Drizabone, Helen Kaminski, and Jacaru. This is your one-stop online shop for Australian Outback Bush Hats , Oilskins , Clothing and Footwear. They post from Australia to anywhere in the world. Whether you're looking for an Akubra hat , Driza-bone coats and accessories , Thomas Cook outback clothing , RM Williams outback clothing, R.M.Williams boots , Kakadu Clothing , Barmah hats , Crocodile hats , vests , Jacaru hats , Coastline hats , or other genuine Australian outback products , you'll find it all here.

Henry Bucks: Men's Clothing Store. The world's finest and most wearable men's clothes are carefully and selectively bought for Henry Buck's customers. There is a sense of purpose and knowledge in our purchasing of men's clothing and a whimsical flamboyance and innate style in our collection of luxurious accessories.

IMS Industrial Sewing Machines (Australia) IMS Industrial Sewing Machines based in Sydney has been Australia's leading supplier of industrial sewing machines since 1987. They have an extensive range of over 400 new and used industrial sewing machines at their premises and only offer quality products manufactured by the best companies in their industry. IMS offers the highest level of technical support and specialized knowledge of machines to ensure that customers are always supplied with the best sewing machine for the job. Address 474 New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203, Australia Phone 612 9569 0077 Fax 612 9569 7047 E-mail sales@imsmachines.com Web address Contact: James Burns

JAG (clothing retailer): JAG provides a fresh new approach to seasonal fashion that is accessible and affordable to the style conscious. Their unique signature styling can be found in their quality products ranging from footwear to underwear, luggage to eyewear, jewelery to handbags and accessories, all complimenting our extensive range of clothing for today's man and woman.

Just Jeans (clothing retailer): Today Just Jeans is part of the Just Jeans Group the leading specialty apparel retailer in Australia and New Zealand. Born in Chapel St, Prahran in December 1970 the Just Jeans Group now covers casual clothing through Just Jeans, women's fashion via Jacqui E & Portmans and the youth market in Jay Jay's. Employing over 4,000 people, their aim is to become the most innovative and responsive retailer in each of their markets.

Little Labels (Australia): Online retailer of children's clothing in Australia. New and gently worn children's clothing. All at discount prices. Free shipping throughout Australia Address: 10a Stanbury Kardinya 6163 Australia Phone: +61412221664 Email: admin@littlelabels.com.au Contact: Wendy

Michael Barrett Clothing Pty., Ltd: their company specializes in the manufacture of Australian Extra Superfine Merino men's and women's knitted product in the finer gauges. 18- 32 gg. They are currently running single jersey, all needle, and a boucle stitch. They also have available fancy superfine merino fabric on request. They have existing experience in the supply of larger volume to departmental stores world wide, under house label or one of theirs. Address: 4 Tower Place Melbourne Australia 3123 Phone: 613 9813 4766 or 613 9882 3938 Email: samau@samau.peakhour.com.au Contact: Mr. Michael Barrett Managing Director

Oz Resort: Sydney's Swimwear Specialist Retailer. They have been selling top Australian brands for over 20 years in Bondi and Mosman. Theye stock Seafolly swimwear, Jets Swimwear, Moontide, Baku, Gottex, Miracle suits, Speedo and a wide range of resort wear. They are open 7 days a week or on line. They also sell sun protection swimwear for children at www.ozivarmints.com.au Address: Shop 1 710 Military road, Mosman NSW 2088 Sydney Australia Email: jacqui@ozresort.com.au Ph 61 2 9969 9929 Free Call 1800 999 969

Ozecraft Lace & Dye: ozecraft is an australian craft dye suitable for hand dying lace, silk, cotton & rayon. Used widely in the craft industry. Address: po box 681 punchbowl, nsw sydney 2196 australia
Phone: 61 2 9750 3864 Fax: 61 2 9750 3864 Email: ozecraft@optushome.com.au Contact: Catherine Ross

Papinelle: papinelle sleepwear provides consumers with fresh, stylish and innovative designs that provide a great alternative to current sleepwear trends. Designs go beyond pyjamas to include vintage pantaloons, robes and camisoles and make great gift ideas. The company strives to offer superior quality products and customer service. Address: Allen Street Leichhardt 2040 Australia Phone: 61 2 9572 7001 or 0412 008 101 Fax: 61 2 9572 7001 Email: renae@papinelle.com Contact: Renae Pilkington (Director)

PatrickMoor Holdings Pty Ltd : online retail of men's sport coats. Men's handwoven sport coats! PatrickMoor is an Australian company that makes, and retails online, magnificent sport coats. The fabric is designed in the United States and handwoven, on traditional looms, in Thailand. It is richly textured and each garment is an original. PatrickMoor sport coats are tailor made to the specific measurements of each customer. PatrickMoor sport coats are designed to be different. They are for men with style who want to be recognized. Address: PO Box 339, Vaucluse, Sydney, Australia Phone: * 61 402216280 Email: contact@patrickmoor.com Contact: Robert Moorcroft

Permanser Pty Ltd Permanser is the leading provider of recruitment services to the Textile, Clothing and Footwear industries in Australia and New Zealand. In addition we have an interest in Bangkok, Thailand through Promanser Pty Ltd and our International Division is active in the Hong Kong and mainland China market. The company has been in the business since 1980 and we pride ourselves on our commitment to candidates and clients alike in handling their requirements, professionally, expeditiously and with a personal commitment by our consultants. Address: Level 1 174 Victoria Parade East Melbourne Victoria Australia 3002 Phone 0061396545988 Fax 0061396507239 Email mharris@permanser.com.au Contact: Michael Harris Kate Porter International: Maya Gao

Petersen Levy & Ass Pty Ltd.: Petersen Levy has the innovation & insight to lead you to success in the Apparel Industry. Philip Levy's 32 years experience in this industry and his expertise in Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Financial and Business Planning, Company restructuring & unique Export success in overseas markets is now available to guide your company to success. Address: 20/95 Coolibah St. Bardon Brisbane 4065 Australia Phone: 61-7-33668299 Fax: 61-7-33668311 Email: pgt_levy@world.net Contact: Philip M Levy: Partner

Portmans (Clothing Store): The Bloom family established Portmans in the 1950's. Joseph Bloom and his sons were initially manufacturers, supplying women's fashion to the retail market. It was in the early 50's that they opened their first retail store in Victoria's Chapel Street, Prahran. The Blooms were careful to set prices in the low to medium range - affordable fashion was they key to their foray into retail. The Portmans brand started to grow in the 1960's within Victoria and expanded to become, in the early 80's, the national chain it is today.

RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles (Australia) is a major provider of education and training for the Textiles Clothing and Footwear industry, both in Australia and internationally. The School's programs incorporate all stages of the supply chain, including fibre production, textile technology, textile and fashion design, garment production, merchandising, dry cleaning, marketing and retailing. The School is one of Australia's leading fashion and textile education providers. It offers vocational programs for apprentices and trainees, along with a wide range of TAFE Certificate and Diploma programs. Undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs are available, including at PhD level. Short courses and industry training are also provided. The School of Fashion and Textiles maintains strong national and international industry links. These networks provide our students with opportunities to enhance their educational experience and to expand their employment prospects.

Ripe Maternity Wear Based in Perth, Western Australia, Ripe Maternity Wear offer high quality Australian made maternity wear at an affordable price. The wide range of maternity clothing includes designer maternity dresses, swimwear, maternity pants, maternity sleepwear and other fashionable, funky maternity clothes. Along with two maternity stores in Perth, WA (Subiaco & East Fremantle), Ripe Maternity also offer a state wide mail order option and their 'Ripe on the Road' service where their regularly visit major centres throughout Western Australia including Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Bunbury & Esperance. Address: Shop 12B Subiaco Village 531 Hay St Subiaco Perth, Western Australia Phone: +61 8 9381 5100 Fax: +61 8 9381 1121 E-mail: clothes@ripematernitywa.com.au Contact name: Louise Kahan

Rooperz (Australia) The Rooperz product is owned by Stockman's Store Pty Ltd, an Australian company that produces unique leather garments for world markets. Originally conceived over a glass of wine with children big and small all around, Rooperz has grown into a line of baby shoes that is a full business commitment in itself. The Rooperz team at Stockman's Store have a lot of fun coming up with new designs and color combinations for these "cutie booties". They all love kids and the best part of their job is product testing on any baby they can get their hands on!

Sculpt Australia: Welcome to Sculpt Australia, where they create fashion that empowers! Their designs are created on the understanding that a great fit brings confidence and attitude to any outfit of the day. For style, fit and quality, specifically designed to make you feel GREAT, they are on a mission to bring incredible, thoughtfully produced, fashion forward looks to you. As an Australian design company, they are at home in the style capital, Melbourne. Sculpt Australia provides their beautiful garments to their valued clients across the country. Their showcase covers an exceptional range of high quality casual and special event garments that will become standout key pieces in any wardrobe. From highly wearable work dresses through to summery textured jumpsuits, the Sculpt Australia range has the perfect piece for every scene. Address: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Email: support@sculptaustralia.com.au

Seafolly (Australia) / Profile: wholesaler of swimwear. Seafolly has captured the essence of Australian beach culture for more than 25 years. Between its labels Seafolly, Seafolly Girl and Bodypaint, Seafolly is synonymous with fashion swimwear. Phone: 61 2 9565 3888 e-mail: info@seafolly.com.au

Shoe Accent European: is a dedicated provider of innovative, superior quality, high comfort Italian shoes for children for all ages. Through their website they offer their collection of fine footwear for worldwide distribution, to the discerned retailer. As a wholesaler, they represent factories and manufacturers, thus, they do not sell directly to the public. Address: P.O.Box 418. Bondi Junction 2022 Australia Phone: 61/2-95298397 Email: info@shoeaccent.f2s.com

Socraft Pty Ltd. : one of the leading wholesalers for trims and accessories to the Bridal and Eveningwear markets.

Sun Emporium: Sun Emporium is a leading sun protective swimwear and UV clothing company active in the sun protective clothing industry since 1993. Australian design and innovation combined with highly competitive manufacturing capabilities has enabled Sun Emporium to deliver affordable fashion edge sun protective swimwear and UV clothing ranges to a growing client base world wide. As the message of sun protection continues to grow so too does the need for quality, well designed UV sun protective swimwear and clothing. By working closely with key distributors, Sun Emporium can deliver swimwear and clothing ranges that reflect regional preferences and requirements. All products originate from Sun Emporium's Australian based design studio, and all fabric is tested at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency with each garment carrying a UPF rating swing tag from ARPANSA. Production takes place in China , Cambodia and the Philippines under strict quality control systems. Sun Emporium offers clients in the US the opportunity of competitively priced, quota free product
a considerable advantage. Unlike many competitors, Sun Emporium offers a colorful range of sun suits, sun shirts, sun hats, sun shorts, and beach shoes each season that team with items of regular swimwear. This ensures that sun aware retailers and wholesalers have the opportunity to provide premium quality swimwear co-ordinates and separates each year. As consumer education is key to the acceptance of the sun protection message, Sun Emporium offers background information that answers the
why
questions. Sun Emporium's fresh Australian designs combine with the latest UPF 50+ fabric technology, to ensure a range of innovative UV swimwear and UV clothing to keep the whole family sun protected. Address: Sun Emporium Pty. Ltd. 12 Hermitage Close Ashmore Qld 4214 Australia Ph: +61-7-55970005 Fax: +61-7-55970388 Email: lyle@SunEmporium.com

Tangent Leather (Australia): Manufacturers of fashion Leather Belts, Skirts, Tops, Jackets...etc for men and women supplying the retail and personal market. Also studded and bondage gear, Whips, Harnesses, Dog Collars. In fact they can customize your specific needs in leather! Address: Lower Level 311 Trafalga Street Petersham Sydney 2049 Australia Contact phone #:(03)9537 1358 mob: 0415 942 453 Fax: 02 92811713 Email: p.tangent@optusnet.com.au Contact: Peter Tangent

Thulie: Thulie Ellis was born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, Thulie moved to Sydney, Australia after graduating from FBI Fashion College in 2008. Thulie remembers. i've always been a dreamer and I remember when I was five going through mum's fashion magazines and marking pages of my favourite dresses. Then I'd spend hours inventing dresses in my mind and imagining myself in them! So I guess it's no surprise that i've ended up designing all those dresses i've dreamt of over the years! Her new label, thulie, is for women who thrive on timeless design, she says. My designs will take you from the office to a work function and then onto drinks with the girls, she said.
The first collection is really is just the start! Read a previous article Thulie Ellis Australian Fashion Designer Launched Flashes on the Silver Screen.

Webbing & Rrimming: webbing & trimming is the largest narrow fabric manufacture in Australia. They produce a wide range of products for the textile, clothing and apparel industries . All webbing & trimmings products are Australian made in their factory in Sydney. Address: 26 Watson rd Padstow 2211 Australia Phone: 61-2-9773-0799 Fax: 61-2-9773-0811 Email: tom@webbingandtrimming.com Contact: Tom Fleming

Western Brands Pty Ltd: Australian distributors of all types of transfers including flock relective glitter and glow in the dark. Address: 4 Barkla Road Kadina 5554 Australia Phone: +61 8 88213434 Fax: +61 8 88213411 Email: tfry@yp-connect.net Contact: Trevor Fry

The Whitehouse Institute of Design (Australia): the Whitehouse Institute of Design creates and sustains a unique learning environment. This is intentionally designed to induct students into studio practice, working individually, in groups and teams to prepare motivated and reflective practitioners for careers in design and related fields. Courses focus on creative development through drawing, design and fabrication, together with an appreciation of the importance of design history and aesthetics. Whitehouse fashion students develop technical expertise in addition to historical and theoretical knowledge about fashion and other design industries. As designers, Whitehouse graduates gain expertise through developing skills in research, concept development, fashion illustration, materials knowledge, patternmaking, and garment construction in order to delivery innovative design solutions which have a positive impact on the wider national and international fashion design communities.

Windsor Trading Co. ( Aust ) P/l: Windsor Trading is a family owned and controlled company servicing the textile industry of Australia since 1968. The main products are Sewing Threads for all applications including Clothing, Footwear, Bedding, Quilting, Furniture, Filtration, Fire Retardant, Book Binding etc. Also products such as Elastic, Interlining, Tapes, Cords etc are also stocked. They supply each state in Australia as well as Fiji and parts of South East Asia. Address: 10 - 12 Walter Street Melbourne 3189 Australia Phone: 61 03 5531122 Fax: 61 03 553 2338 Email: info@windsortrading.com.au Contact: Michael Dascal - ManagingDirector