“The goal at Antex Knitting Mills / Guru Knits is to service the knit fabric needs of the apparel industry with high quality, competitively priced fabrics and garments backed by outstanding customer service and technical expertise.”
Antex Knitting Mills is a vertical knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing company established in Los Angeles in 1973. 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. Antex Premier Performance division provides technical fabrics to the outdoor and active wear markets. PyroSafe by antex®, a new line of flame resistant cotton knits, offers protective clothing manufacturers dramatic new possibilities to expand their lines of fire resistant clothing by introducing the softest, most comfortable and most durable fabrics on the market for industrial applications. PyroSafe fabrics are currently in use by the U.S. Military. 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.
The Antex knitting department consists of 300 high-speed, multi-feeds, 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:
Most machines are equipped with feeders to add spandex to any fabric. Antex uses only the finest yarns, including cotton, rayon, nylon, polyester, micro fibers, and novelties.
All of Antex's fabrics are dyed, finished, or printed in the company's dye house, Matchmaster Dyeing and Finishing. The dyeing is done in 30 pressure jets, using the finest reactive dyes available in the market.
Antex maintains a library of several thousand print patterns developed by the company's print designers, as well as a design studio that produces original artwork. Antex has the capability to print up to 18 colors per patterns on its state-of-the-art printing machines. Several printing techniques used by the company include:
Special finishes available include:
Quality Assurance Prior to shipping, all necessary lab testing and quality inspections are performed on the fabric. The Antex laboratory is approved by major retailers (Gap, Target, Wal-Mart, JCPenney), and all tests correlate with MTL and SGS regulations. Recently, our laboratory has been certified by Land’s End and Adidas.
About Guru Knits
The Guru Knits management team began working in the domestic knitwear business 26 years ago. Starting in 1987, they built their company to a volume of 70 million in four short years, specializing in supplying knitted garments to mass merchandisers and department stores. Demonstrated ability to deliver a quality, on-time garment earned them Target Vendor of the Year awards for 1992, 1993, 1994 and Venture Stores Vendor of the Year for eight consecutive years from 1991 through 1998. Guru delivered the highest gross margin to the stores of any other vendor. Twelve million garments a year were delivered at the company’s height, developed in close alliance with their retail customers and Antex Knitting Mills as fabric supplier. This alliance allowed for an innovative, high quality and timely approach to the retailer’s needs. Currently, Guru Knits designs and manufactures the junior knit top brand, Curious Gypsy, launched in 2005 this is a young contemporary brand targeting higher end retailers such as Macy’s, Nordstrom and high-end boutiques throughout the country. A second brand Gypsy Doll is our children’s label in Kohl’s. Our private label programs are designed for specialty chain stores and mass merchandisers. Guru has established alliances with selected specialty factories throughout Central America. These factories are approved by the major sports brands, major retailers and mass merchandisers. A full time office opened in El Salvador coupled with the ongoing alliance with Antex Knitting Mills will ensure the success of the package procurement venture for up market sports brands and better fashion brands. The relationship with Antex offers a huge advantage for flexibility, quality and reliability. At Guru, we offer new development proto samples within one week and approved pre-production samples within 72 hours of confirmed order. Lead time from final approval is 85 days, 70 days for reorders. About our factory CHI-FUNG, S.A. de C.V., a versatile facility doing business in El Salvador since 1992, offers a complete cutting, sewing and finishing resource for diverse sectors of the market, including knit and woven tops and bottoms, sleepwear, children’s wear and team sports replicas and performance apparel. The 14,000 square meter multi-style facility houses state of the art machinery and equipment, including over 1,000 sewing machines, with production capacity of 100,000 dozen monthly. Chi Fung manufactures for the following brands and retailers:
Adidas Nike Children’s Target Nike Lee Children’s JC Penney Reebok (NBA & NFL) Wrangler Wal-Mart Umbro Healthtex Kmart Under Amour Jansport Kohl’s New Balance LL Bean Asics Eastbay Warriors QVC Plant is certified by: FLA (Fair Labor Association VF Jeanswear WRAP Wal-Mart Adidas Kmart Nike Target Reebok Kohl’s About Sherwin Ace Ross The professional experience re-branding Pandora Casuals into One Clothing was a hallmark accomplishment. Woman’s Wear Daily ultimately "branded" the name "Ace" as a result of the tremendous success the company received. As President of Sales and Marketing he traveled the world executing trade shows; the comany went on to license Bugle Boy, created the first CBGB collection with his friend Hilly Krystal and grew business to 120 million dollars by the 6th year. In 2000, One Clothing merged with Forever 21 and Sherwin moved forward to create Ace Ross Studios, always giving back to worthy causes. His companies funded artists, food kitchens and sent relief supplies to needy countries. Sherwin’s core values are health, integrity, and passionate creativity. His goal today as yesterday, keeps him on the path of discovery meeting new associates and reconnecting with past friends. Sherwin offers his 28 years experience in the garment industry to mentor others and is moving forward as we all experience the journey of this creative, evolving world of fashion.
For more information about Guru Knits and Antex Knitting please contact: Sherwin Ace Ross 213-884-8448 ace@aceross.com
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Antex Knitting is a vertical knitting mill located in Los Angeles providing knit, performance, fire-retardant, organic and
recycled fabrics as well as dyeing and finishing, brushing/sueding and fabric printing services.
Guru Knits manufactures knit tops and bottoms for men, women and children in Los Angeles, Mexico and Central America.
In house services include design, garment dyeing, laundry, screen printing and sublimation.
We offer private label programs, promotion apparel programs, we guarantee outstanding quality, price point, delivery and design.
Many opportunities of overstock fabrics monthly and overstock garments are available.
labels; Youth Monument, US Blanks, Teaze, Curious Gypsy, Gypsy Doll, Outlaw, private labels fashion blanks, junior and children trendy knit tops, men's thermal lounge wear available.
8899- Tri-Blend Butter Soft Hoody 6902- Placket hoodie v neck8888- soft
655- Unisex Tri-blend zip hoody 2090- Long Sleeve Crewneck Tee6200- Long Sleeve Baseball Raglan 2900- Long Sleeve Thermal Crew
777-Unisex 3/4 sleeve Raglan Henley2302 Fine Jersey Striped Pocket Tank
4304- Pima Micro Modal tank 2300- Fine Jersey Tank Top6006- Mens SS Ringer Tee 2140-Fine Jersey Deep V-Neck
2150-Mens V-Neck Tee 2229-Mens Streaky Tri-Blend Crew Neck
2228- Mens Streaky Tri-Blend V Neck 2130-Fine Jersey V-Neck Tee
2300- Unisex Fine Jersey Tank Top 4306- Women's Stripe Racerback Tank544-Womens Stripe Tank Top 4302 Women's Jackie Jersey Tank
4308-Womens Racerback Slub Tank Top4303- Women's Pima Modal Tank
924-Womens Micro Modal Racer Dress 4305-Raw Edge Racerback 2302 Unisex Striped Pocket TanPocket Tank4301 Women's Assymetrical Slub Tank Top
k4304- GiGi Unisex tank 4155 Tess Fringe Top
4410 Women's Cardigan Wrap 4105- Womens Cropped Burn Out 4107- Cassidy Pima Modal Dolman 822-Women's S/S Dolman Blouse
4154-Women's Dolman Top- Samantha 4250 Womens Long Sleeve V-
190-Womens Long Sleeve Jersey Crew 4401- Women's Kangaroo 4203-Womens Lightweight Long Sleeve w/ Thumbholes 4242-Womens Burnout Raglan
4210 Women's Burn Out Wash Raglan4115-Womens Tommy Tee
2130-Unisex V-Neck Tee 100-Womens Short Sleeve Jersey Crew4101 Women's Slouch Pocket 4141-Womens Burnout Tee
2121-Unisex Burn Out Tee 180-Womens Open Neck Raw Edge Tee
4405- Thermal top with 555-Womens Zip Hoody
449-Womens Long Sleeve Thermal Button Hoodies199-Thermal Crew Neck Thermal Crew Neck
600-Women's 3/4 Baseball 950-Unisex L/S Tri-Blend Cardigan
2100-Unisex Short Sleeve Crew Neck 901-Women's S/S Polo Shirt
YM 4100
Youth Monument's Women's V-Neck Slub Tee!
Slubbin' all over the world! YM gives you a classic look combined with a cool, slub fabric.
100% Cotton
MADE IN THE USA!
colors
Black, Navy, White, Heather Gray
ym 4141
Feel the burn in YM's womens burn out tee! Our stylish fabric combined with a great womens fit makes for a chic burnout tee!
50/50 Cotton/Poly
MADE IN THE USA!
Black, White, Heather, Charcoal
s/m/l
ym 4242
A new twist on an old favorite! Our burnout raglan gives you a classic fit and feel with the trendy twist of a burnout. Turn heads with this great burnout style.
50/50 Cotton/Poly Blend
MADE IN THE USA!
Black, White, Heather, Charcoal
s/m/l
YM 2121
Youth Monument's Unisex Burn Out Tee!
Feelin' a little burnt out? This tee is sure to boost your spirits! Super soft fabric, great feel and awesome fit.
50/50 Cotton/Poly Blend
MADE IN THE USA!
Black, White, Heather, Charcoal
s/m/l
YM-2300
YM-2300
YM 4110
1JU171845
1JU171845-1
4JU171845-BBPRINT-1
6JU311719
JULS2023PoisonPurple
P1020684
JM261790ClaretRed
JULS2023Carribean
P1020684
JU311719colors
YM 4250
YM 4250 all colors
Alternative Apparel
Delia's JD 262283
Delia's JD 262283
Cardinal Red
Delia's JDX82367
4505 pant
xhileration girls
s-xl
12000 units
.95cents
Xhileration
12000 units
girls s - xl
75 cents
P1020621
Curious Gypsy
P1020662
P1020693
In Stock Fabric
4000 yards per color
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32.5 |
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38 |
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41 |
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29.5 |
31 |
32.5 |
34.5 |
36.5 |
38.5 |
40.5 |
Hip (inches) |
33.5 |
34.5 |
35.5 |
36.5 |
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38.5 |
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