tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167636832007-04-18T07:24:50.676-07:00Rick EnglishBlogger181tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1175876457524918192007-04-06T08:54:00.000-07:002007-04-09T13:04:02.770-07:00

In late September Style Source will make several changes. Geoff and Heather will be moving the corporate offices to Wilmington North Carolina. In addition, the Allentown facility will relocate to the site of one of its main sewing contractors. Why? First, and most importantly, we want our customers to think of a visit to Style Source headquarters as a destination trip. With Wrightsville, Topsail,

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1175881709042626262007-04-06T10:38:00.000-07:002007-04-09T13:02:31.673-07:00

Organically grown cotton fabrics and bamboo have become extremely popular. Style Source works closely with the only US mill producing certified organically grown cotton. We also work with a Canadian mill that imports certified organic cotton yarns. We offer a full range of circular knit fabrics that may be custom dyed to customer specifications including ribs, interlock, jerseys, french terry,

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1170168728371492582007-01-30T05:32:00.000-08:002007-01-30T06:52:08.420-08:00

Over the past 4 years we have accumulated nearly 12,000 yards of obsolete or overrun fabrics. They are all first quality and mostly knits. Wholesale fabric pricing is reduced to as low as 50% of actual cost. There are 95% cotton 5% lycra baby french terry fabrics that cost $4.25 a yard listed at $2.00! We have a large assortment of single rolls, including prints, slubs, novelties and stripes. We

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1169041215790117872007-01-17T05:29:00.000-08:002007-01-17T05:40:15.800-08:00

The turn of the calender year brings us renewed opportunities to identify and target markets with unique graphics and embellishments supporting your own private label brand. Style Source has expanded decorating options in our "branded apparel program" and now offers crystal application and digital printing. We will purchase the brand/style/colors and sizes you want, change the labels (private

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1165587627801223122006-12-08T06:06:00.000-08:002006-12-08T06:20:27.813-08:00

Those of you who know Heathers story also know she has maintained a high motivation level towards "giving back" to research for a cure for blood born cancers. When she went in for her bone marrow transplant she was already talking about participating in the Dublin Ireland marathon the following year. Doctors humored her, and many encouraged the idea with the underlying presumption that haveing

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1157118678150656342006-09-01T06:42:00.000-07:002006-09-01T06:51:18.163-07:00

Last year was the year of rayons. Meryl, Lyocell, Model, etc both in 100% and blended with cotton. Most popular was the model/supima fabrications for womens tops (primarily baby rib and jersey). These fabrics offered superb buttery hand with silky drape. They were pricey, however, running from the low $4 to $7 a yard. This year it's all about organics and natural fibers. Bamboo has been very

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1150228919758037162006-06-13T12:56:00.000-07:002006-06-13T13:01:59.773-07:00

Custom apparel manufacturing is what we do! From your specs we produce custom apparel. We utilize either our 100% cotton stock fabrics or can source virtually any fabric for custom apparel manufacturing. Visit our website to view the catagories of garmensts we service at http://www.style-source.com/apparel-categories/index.asp . For a list of information we require to start go to http://

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1150220297297714532006-06-13T10:28:00.000-07:002006-06-13T10:38:17.326-07:00

Many customers call to inquire about private label apparel. Some want to put their label on existing garments (private labeling commodity garments) while others want to have their own "private label" sewn in during manufacturing. Style Source will provide either service. We buy manufacturer brand products (www.4logwearables.com ) , remove existing labels and sew in customer labels. This is

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1149514300130007932006-06-05T06:26:00.000-07:002006-06-05T06:31:40.130-07:00

After a few months of feedback Dharma has decided to take the "classic coke" path by offering both Style Sources original styles and the clone imports. This makes for the best of both worlds. Those customers highly cost sensitive may purchase the import items and those who find our durability, uniformity and consistancy worth the extra expense may purchase the original empire dresses (style 77)

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1149513806133470652006-06-05T06:15:00.000-07:002006-06-05T06:23:26.156-07:00

On August 25th we will be sponsoring a golf tournament at Olde Homestead Golf Course in New Tripoli PA to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Heather plans on walking the Team in Training Dublin Marathon in October and we will be donating the funds to the LLS in her name to sponsor her efforts. Those of you who know Heather remember the difficulties she has endured with three

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1142969828918712802006-03-21T11:27:00.000-08:002006-03-29T04:58:54.033-08:00

Style Source Inc was formed when Gee Kay Knit Products closed in February of 2002. We continue to manufacture two of the most popular styles Gee Kay made, the 77 empire dress and the 93 oversized jumpsuit. Dharma Trading Company is now offering imported styles as an option for those wanting the same styling but at better pricing. You can still buy our original styles from Dharma, and we encourage

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1138901910339587332006-02-02T09:11:00.000-08:002006-03-08T08:33:06.083-08:00

We are often asked to explain our role in the import custom apparel food chain. Many prospective customers will ask us why they should use our services when they can go direct, after all, they met a fellow at a trade fair who said he could make their item at 25% less than our quotation. A synopsis of our routine answers follow. 1. Importing apparel from an overseas factory you have no experience

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1139867517121932012006-02-13T12:48:00.000-08:002006-02-13T13:51:59.223-08:00

Most visitors to our website are potential customers. Perhaps 20% are vendors looking to establish business relations. An even smaller percentage are competitors, who want to "check us out" Each and every visitor, no matter which catagory you fall in, has something to gain by becoming familiar with, and joining the AAPN (www.aapnetwork.net). I won't bore you with the evolution of this network,

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1137444063785262282006-01-16T12:28:00.000-08:002006-01-30T13:11:50.530-08:00

Many customers ask us what the advantages are to custom producing apparel versus useing branded apparel and re-labeling. As a custom apparel manufacturer, Style Source (www.style-source.com) must maintain an inventory of stock fabrications in order to provide low minimums and quick turn around times. Unfortunately, inventory means tying up working capital, so the range of fabrics and colors must

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1138201804285603872006-01-25T06:29:00.000-08:002006-01-25T07:10:04.313-08:00

We are commonly asked for "made in USA apparel" under the buyers belief that apparel made in USA is a strong selling point. Although it warms our heart to find the made in USA sentiment often sways potential buyers direction, it is usually followed by the reality of pricing and competitive position concerns. At www.style-source.com you will find a basic chart that compares relative advantages and

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1129146367855662042005-10-12T12:28:00.000-07:002006-01-06T05:11:26.410-08:00

Ah, the joy of technology. Now we have a way to keep all interested parties informed on the health status of Style Sources Co-President (and my wife) Heather. For the latest info scroll down to the bottom.... Heather has Acute Promylecytic Leukemia (APL). It is a blood cancer that causes the immature white cells to become malformed and to not develop. Heather was diagnosed in August of 2001 and,

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1128720746161199182005-10-07T13:50:00.000-07:002005-10-07T14:32:26.166-07:00

What on earth is going on with Style Source? A complete new look, a new logo, expansion in overseas operations. You'd think the economy was going strong and expanding just like GW tells us it is. The reality is that times are tough. Energy increases have permeated every facet of our economy, causeing a waterfall of price increases and erosion of our supply chain. Margins are squeezing ever

Geoff Krasnovtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16763683.post-1128688189044265982005-10-07T05:24:00.000-07:002005-10-07T05:32:03.246-07:00

Style Source is proud to announce the launch of our new website at www.style-source.com What do you think? Do you have any comments or suggestions for adjustments or new content? To respond to this post, just click on the comments link at the bootom of this entry. We look forward to your input!

Rick English