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Intradeco Apparel to Acquire certain assets of Ivory International

Miami, FL., March 7, 2011

Intradeco Apparel announced today that it has agreed to acquire certain assets of Miami based Ivory International a manufacturer of ladies, men’s and children’s apparel.

Ivory International produces private label, branded, and licensed products for major retailers, as well as specialty chains. Ivory’s customer base includes among others Sears, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shops, Baby ”R” Us, Sports Authority, Christopher and Banks, Academy, Belk’s, Tractor Supply, as well as numerous other domestic retailers, specialty outlets, and catalogs.

Ivory will function as a separate division of Intradeco with the same key personnel and merchandising focus that has created the innovative products and brands they have provided the marketplace for years.

Luis Marquina, Vice President of Supply Chain at Intradeco Apparel commented “we are very excited about Ivory’s design and sourcing capabilities, line of products and customer base, the synergies between the businesses will bring real benefits to our valued customers”.

Robert Lodge, Ivory’s President commented, “we are proud to become part of the Intradeco family, and we are thrilled to be able to take advantage of Intradeco’s vertical infrastructure and financial strength”.

Intradeco Apparel is a broad based, vertical manufacturing business with operations in Central America and United States. It is a major supplier of quality fashion basics and thermal underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. go back..

Apparel Industry Leaders Launch Sustainable Apparel Coalition to set Common Metrics and Standards to Improve Apparel Sustainability

1 Mar 2011 | 7:48 AM ET

VENTURA, Calif., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A group of leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today launched the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. The Coalition will work on a collaborative approach to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products sold around the world by: Leading the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability built on an industry-wide index for measuring and evaluating apparel and footwear product sustainability; Spotlighting promising technological innovations; and Identifying opportunities for improving current social and environmental practices throughout the supply chain by collaborating to establish consistent expectations for brands, retailers, and manufacturers.

The goal of the Coalition is to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability built on an industry-wide index for businesses to use to measure and evaluate apparel and footwear product sustainability performance. The tools will be developed with involvement of a wide range of stakeholders, and the metrics will be fully transparent to encourage broad adoption of the index globally. To accomplish this, the Coalition will draw on the work of different efforts to measure and track apparel sustainability including the Outdoor Industry Association "Eco Index" and Nike's "Environmental Apparel Design" tools. The group has been working together informally since early 2010, and will begin beta-testing the initial version of an apparel and footwear sustainability index in 2011.

Founding members of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition are based in North America, Asia, Europe and the U.K. They include Adidas, Arvind Mills, C&A, Duke University, Environmental Defense Fund, Esprit, Esquel, Gap Inc., H&M, HanesBrands, Intradeco, JC Penney, Kohl's Department Stores, Lenzing, Levi Strauss & Co., LF USA, a division of Li & Fung Limited, Marks & Spencer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, New Balance, Nike, Nordstrom, Otto Group, Outdoor Industry Association, Patagonia, Pentland Brands, REI, TAL Apparel, Target, Timberland, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Verite, VF Corp, and Walmart.

"The largest and most influential corporations in apparel and footwear together with leading environmental and social organizations have voluntarily engaged in this collective effort because they recognize the opportunity to get in front of the growing need to measure and manage the environmental and social impacts of their products," said Rick Ridgeway, Coalition Chair and Vice President of Environmental Programs, Patagonia. "More importantly, they recognize the threat to the planet and its inhabitants by continuing the model of 'business as usual.'" Each of the Coalition's participating companies and organizations see an opportunity to advance their own sustainability goals by collaborating to create more uniform, broadly defined tools for measuring sustainability, and for collective actions to drive innovations in products and manufacturing that will benefit the entire apparel industry and consumers.

Intradeco converts dyehouse effluent to plant fertilizer

July 14, 2010 Miami, FL

14 July 2010, Miami, FL – Intradeco Apparel Inc, a manufacturer of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing , has pioneered numerous energy efficient programs under its corporate sustainability objectives. However, Intradeco’s most recent success has come from its subsidiary Inmobilaria Apopa, in Apopa, El Salvador, also known as Inmo. Inmo has developed a process which produces nitrogen-rich plant fertilizer from its water treatment facility.

The recycling process was developed at Inmo’s water treatment facility where the water which has been used in the fabric dying process is put through several tanks with bacteria cultures which is said to restore the water. Once the water is clean it is recycled back into Inmo’s dye houses and the process revives the natural consistency and colour of the water and also makes it safe for other uses.

The mud like by-product which comes out of the process is tested and is said to show many of the same traits as expensive flower fertilizer. To avoid wasting the organic residue of the cleaning process, as well as other cotton waste from the dye house, the by-product is collected and mixed with organic cotton waste such as seed waste and lint. Intradeco says the mixture is later sent to be tested on different farms where the results show that it is more effective than the current fertilizers being used.

Intradeco claims that over the past six months 100% of the by-product from Inmo’s water treatment plant has been converted to fertilizer and says this is the first time an apparel manufacturer’s water treatment facility has implemented such a process.

The company is a leading thermal supplier to the USA under their exclusive license with Fruit of the Loom brand including Fruit of the Loom, BVD, and Jerzees. It also has licensing agreements with Nickelodeon, Disney, Hershey’s, Care Bears, Nestle, Mutts, and Tootsie Roll. Intradeco’s business partners include some of largest retailers in the world, including Wal-Mart, Sears, K-Mart, Target and JCPenney. go back..

K-C to manage Intradeco Apparel recycling program

June 11, 2010 (El Salvador)

In May, 2010, Intradeco Apparel, through its subsidiary Intradesa in Soyapango, El Salvador, embarked on its continued efforts to create more sustainable practices at their facilities. This movement is part of Intradeco’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility in which the company has made strategic alliances with domestic companies to meet their criteria of environmentally responsible goals. This program expands the management team’s goals to stay ahead of the curve on sustainable programs, as well as the reuse of waste, and regeneration of energy.

Most recently Intradesa has initiated an effort to develop a paper recycling campaign with Kimberly Clark. Primarily, this program involves the collection and regeneration of paper waste at the manufacturing plant which turns collected paper waste to future use and benefits. Kimberly Clark will manage Intradesa’s internal recycling program. The second link in this project involves Intradesa’s commitment to purchase the recycled paper, from Kimberly Clark. Intradesa will be the first in El Salvador to bring about a project like this, which may hopefully incentivize other manufacturers to follow its lead.

An environmental impact study has been conducted at Intradesa, highlighting the impact of forming strategic alliances with outside companies to handle recycling processes. In addition to the newly established Paper Recycling Program with Kimberly Clark, other sustainability processes have included Waste Oil with Textiles San Andres SA; Solid Waste- through Recycling Company Textil SA of C.V., and sewing needles and infectious clinical bio waste by corporate HR SA of C.V

Intradeco Apparel is a vertical manufacturer based in Miami, FL. and supplies retailers with thermal underwear, performance activewear using recycled polyester, yoga wear, licensed products and organic cotton casual wear. Along with its Miami headquarters and distribution center they have manufacturing facilities in El Salvador and Nicaragua, and sales offices in New York City, Miami and Bentonville, Arkansas. Intradeco Apparel is the leading thermal supplier to the USA under their exclusive license with Fruit of the Loom brand including Fruit of the Loom, BVD, and Jerzees. They also have licensing agreements with Nickelodeon, Disney, Hershey’s, Care Bears, Nestle, Mutts, and Tootsie Roll. Intradeco’s business partners are the largest retailers in the world, including Wal-Mart, Sears, K-Mart, Target and JCPenney. go back..

Intradeco Apparel announces expansion and move

Intradeco Apparel has announced they will be relocating to new offices at 1400 Broadway on May 8th, 2010, from their previous address at 35 West 36th Street. Measuring 3,400 sq. ft. the new location will house executive and sales offices, meeting rooms, and design studios. The new location will allow the company to better service their customers and business partners in New York City’s Garment District.

“Intradeco has experienced rapid growth in the past five years. The new address offers a state-of-the-art building that is centrally located with enough space to accommodate the expansion” said Felix Siman, CEO of Intradeco. Intradeco joins its colleague’s and partners Fruit of the Loom, Renfro, Hanes and Wal-mart who occupy offices in the immediate area.

Apparel Magazine Names Five Sustainability All Stars

COLUMBIA, SC -- April 27, 2010 -- Apparel Magazine announces its five 2010 Sustainability All Stars: Cintas, GoLite, Hanna Andersson Corp., Intradeco Apparel and NIKE, Inc.

All Star Sustainability award winners are selected by the Apparel editorial staff from nominations by industry executives. The honorees are chosen based upon their having taken significant steps toward incorporating sustainable best practices in their businesses.

The winners were recognized at Apparel's Tech Conference West at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles last month, and will be profiled in Apparel's June issue.

Cintas is a leading corporate uniform and custom apparel manufacturer, and provider of corporate uniform service programs, that has committed itself to eco-friendly apparel concepts, green products and services and corporate sustainability. For example, its Regeneration Suiting Collection of coordinating tailored pieces is made of 100 percent recycled polyester produced entirely from post-consumer waste. Cintas is a charter member of the Laundry Environmental Stewardship Program and is transitioning company-wide to a more environmentally-friendly detergent. Cintas also is focused on heat re-claimers, modern moisture management methods, local recycling, and reduction of fuel through condensed routes and idle shut-off. Cintas was self-nominated.

A premier global manufacturer of lightweight, high performance, sustainable apparel and equipment designed specifically for outdoor athletes, GoLite has replaced virgin, petro-chemical based materials in all of its main pack fabrics and travel luggage with 50 percent Tier 1 recycled nylon, and in all of its sleeping bag collections with 100 percent Tier 1 recycled polyester. Its 2009 Sustainability Report demonstrates how the company will be following a multi-year, metrics-based path to sustainability and documents how overarching goals set in 2006 are being met. For example, GoLite is close to achieving a 30 percent absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction (not including offsets), despite doubling of sales. GoLite was nominated by OutsidePR.

Designer and manufacturer of high quality children's clothing, Hanna Andersson is working to weave sustainability into every aspect of its business, from its physical buildings, to its products and processes, to its employees and customers. Its corporate headquarters is an eco-friendly building and its DC boasts shipping materials made of post-consumer waste that are recyclable. More than 800,000 units will be sold from Hanna Andersson's organic cotton lines this year, and its entire line of organic cotton product is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. The company's employee Green Teams were launched three years ago and create new sustainability goals each year. Hanna Andersson Corp. was self-nominated.

El Salvador-based Intradeco Apparel is a world-class vertical supplier of knit apparel to North America, and the only vertical resource in Central America spinning certified raw bales of organic cotton. In 2007, Walmart named Intradeco as its first ever Supplier of the Year for Sustainability, based on its efforts related to organic products, recycled polyester, the use of biodegradable bags and recycled boxes and its energy efficient initiatives in its buildings and operations. In 2008, Intradeco won the prestigious Walmart Sustainability award once again. The company's ongoing efforts remain focused on creating products that sustain our resources and environment, achieving zero waste and being energy efficient. Intradeco currently has the capacity to manufacture up to 1 million sustainable units a month. Intradeco Apparel was self-nominated.

Nike views sustainable practices and innovation as an integral part of how it uses the power of its brand, the passion of its people and the scale of its size to create meaningful change. Its Considered Design program aims to reduce or eliminate toxics and waste and increase the use of environmentally-friendly products while continuing to produce the most innovative athletic footwear and apparel. The long-term goal for Considered Design is for products to be closed loop -- made with the fewest possible materials and designed to be easily disassembled and either recycled into new product or safely returned to nature at the end of their life. Nike's goal is that by next year, 100 percent of new Nike footwear will be meet baseline Considered Design standards; likewise with Nike apparel by 2015. Nike was nominated by Maersk. esign, Nike is combining sustainability principles and innovative design

About Apparel Apparel magazine offers technology and business insight from concept to consumer, providing competitive, actionable information to executives representing the world's most successful apparel brands, retailers and manufacturers. Its targeted content addresses Retail Intelligence, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Logistics, Concept-to-Spec and Fiber-to-Fabric. An Edgell Communications publication, Apparel also produces the Apparel Executive Forum, Apparel Tech Conference New York, Apparel's Sourcing Summit at MAGIC, numerous web events, e-Newsletters, apparelmag.com, a variety of leading-edge industry research reports and more.

About Edgell Communications For the past 20+ years, Edgell Communications has been connecting leading executives with the world's leading service and solutions providers. Today, Edgell remains a powerhouse in the IT industry, offering unparalleled market expertise and unlimited resources for leading technology companies to reach thousands of customers and prospects -- in print, in person and online. Edgell reaches more than 143,000 business and IT executive subscribers through its six vertical brands, including Apparel, Consumer Goods Technology, RIS (Retail Info System News), Mobile Enterprise, VSR (Vertical Systems Reseller) and Hospitality Technology. go back..

USA: Intradeco Apparel earns sustainability award

Companies that practice practical methods of production without depleting natural resources or harming them in manufacturing are considered sustainable in their efforts. Intradeco Apparel Inc. is such a company, and for its continued and concentrated practices that minimize the environmental footprint and enhance the quality of life, it has been awarded three awards from three different esteemed entities (twice from one major organization).

On March 23rd, 2010, Intradeco Apparel was spotlighted by Apparel Magazine, a fashion trade publication. Winning the “2010 Sustainability All-Stars” award, Intradeco was one of five companies to be honored at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

A large part of Intradeco Apparel’s manufacturing uses organically grown cotton. Organic cotton farming methods prevent pollution of the water table, prevent potential fatal pesticide poisoning of farmers and their families, and improve and maintain biodiversity.

Intradeco also reduced energy consumption through reduction in electrical lighting costs, annual reduction in CO2 emission, reduction in methane emissions, and nitrous oxide emissions. By October 2010 Intradeco will reduce greenhouse gases by 16%,reduce solid waste by 10% and reduce water consumption by 10%.

Felix Siman, CEO of Intradeco Apparel states, “We are very proud of our company’s commitment and undivided efforts to be sustainable. Sustainability must be a culture in the company.This has to emanate from the directors, to human resources, manufacturing operations and so on. By getting everyone involved in these goals we are able to develop more sustainable methods in all our company divisions. From the amount of disposable coffee cups used, to using co-energy generation in our dye and finish facility; to efficient lighting, product development and packaging.” He adds, “We are very pleased to be recognized and singled out by some of the most prestigious organizations for our ecological solutions.”

In addition to the Apparel Magazine 2010 Sustainability All-Star Award, an “Award for Excellence in Energy Conservation” was presented to Intradeco Apparel by P. E. Energy, Inc. in March 2009 for ongoing efforts in reducing energy consumption. All indoor lighting was addressed in the implementation of energy saving programs. Sustainability goals were also cited which would reduce greenhouse gases, reduce solid waste and reduce water consumption.

As Walmart pursues its sustainability goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy, Intradeco has taken it upon themselves to stay ahead of the curve. The end goal to this would be to create zero waste in manufacturing and selling products that sustain people and the environment. Walmart has recognized Intradeco’s efforts, and has named it “Sustainable Supplier of the Year” for two consecutive years, 2008 and 2009. This award came after all the initiatives taken by Intradeco with its Men's, Boys, and Infant Organic Products, recycled polyester, biodegradable bags, and energy efficient buildings.

Intradeco Apparel is a broad based, vertical fashion manufacturer based in Miami, Florida. The company has manufacturing facilities in Central America. Since 1982, Intradeco supplies quality fashion basics and underwear to major retailers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Retailers include, JC Penney, SEARS, Walmart, Meijer, Target.

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Apparel Magazine names Intradeco Apparel for best practices in sustainability

Los Angeles, CA - March 22, 2010

An avid devotee and enforcer of sustainability Intradeco continues to enforce the eco message wherever, however and whenever possible. This year (2010) it has earned the company a sustainability award from Apparel Magazine. This event and the company’s dedication to continued applications that would benefit the world we live in call attention to Intradeco’s devotion to environmentally friendly practices.

"The company's ongoing efforts remain focused on creating products that sustain our resources and environment, achieving zero waste and being energy efficient". go back..

Supplier of the Year Award for Sustainability

New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - 5:07 pm

Intradeco Apparel was awarded the Wal*Mart Supplier of the Year Award for Sustainability today in an award ceremony this morning in the Wal*Mart Apparel Offices at 1372 Broadway, New York, NY.

This award was created in 2008 and for the 2nd year in a row Intradeco Apparel has been awarded this prestigious award from amongst the other 200 top apparel sippliers to Wal*Mart. No other apparel supplier has won the award since it's inception.

Intradeco received this award based on the key three criteria for Sustainability at Wal*Mart:

1) Reduce Waste.

2) Use Renewable Energy.

3) Sell products that sustain our resources and environment.

Intradeco Apparel is the largest organic cotton apparel supplier to Wal*Mart stores in the USA. go back..

Intradeco Apparel Offers Organic Cotton Products Benefitting from Cafta Agreement

Organic cotton products available now in Wal*Mart

Miami- Intradeco Apparel, Inc. now offers textile products produced of 100 % organic cotton through Inmobiliaria Apopa, the only CAFTA certified organic cotton producer in the region.

The cotton is produced by Inmobiliaria Apopa, a 100% cotton Ring Spinning Mill in operation since 1965 in El Salvador, which in turn is part of Intradeco Apparel, Inc, under strict regulations in order to meet the CAFTA agreement standards. This 100 % organic cotton is produced in an isolated environment to guarantee its purity. Intradeco's products enter in the US duty free which greatly keeps its production costs down.

Intradeco Apparel will be offering its CAFTA 100% certified organic cotton products throughout the US in Wal-Mart as part of the company's sustainability initiative.

There are vast benefits to producing and offering organic cotton for purchase. Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture.

Moreover, by purchasing an organic cotton product, consumers can support the organic farming industry. This encourages agricultural methods that do not harm the environment and help to reduce the amount of potentially harmful chemical compounds in the air. Finally, consumers contribute to a recycling strategy. Organic materials decompose naturally back into the soil and do not leave behind harmful toxins.

There have also been studies that have shown the many health benefits of using cotton products, especially in babies and allergy sufferers.

Additionally, the dying operation of Intradeco's 100% certified organic cotton is powered by waste steam, furthering reducing the impact to the environment.

Intradeco Apparel, Inc. is part of the Siman Group, a wholly-owned family business founded in 1921, and is a major supplier of textiles and apparel to retailers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Other subsidiaries of Intradeco Apparel, Inc. include Wright's, Five Y's, Dana Undies and Selected Trading, also based in Miami. go back..

The Intradeco Family Grows: Intradeco Apparel Inc. Acquires Underwear Manufacturer Dana

Miami, Florida, July 18, 2007 - Felix Siman Jr., CEO of Intradeco Apparel, Inc., proudly announced the recent purchase of Dana Undies, Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of children\'s underwear.

Dana Undies, Inc., will join the family of other Intradeco textile and apparel companies.

We are excited to increase our global capabilities and enjoy the benefits of verticality and Intradeco's technological leadership, while continuing an existing 20 year relationship with the Siman family, stated Dana CEO, Steve Varon. Our team at Dana is proud to dramatically increase our capabilities for our customers. It is a win, win situation.

Intradeco CEO Felix Siman Jr., welcomed Dana Undies, Inc. to the Intradeco family.

We are very excited about this new venture and look forward to working with Dana Undies and moving into the future in the world of textile manufacturing, affirmed Felix Siman Jr.

Dana Undies, Inc., manages its own label of newborn, infant, toddler and children's underwear and playwear. The Dana Undies, Inc. brand names include Dana Baby , DANAWEAR , Dana's Secret Toddler Teachers and Fancy Fannies.

Dana Undies, Inc., innovative spirit makes it a perfect fit for the Intradeco Apparel, Inc. family, assured Felix Siman Jr. Additionally, Steve Varon will become EVP of sustainability, a discipline that Varon has taken a leadership role in worldwide for 35 years.

Under its DANACARES by DANAWEAR division, Dana Undies, Inc. recently debuted its new, patented newborn and infant underwear and playwear breakthrough designs, the Umbilicare bodysuit, the Flip-Lock Closure bodysuit and the Surgicare medical gown for infants and toddlers - a truly unique garment never before considered in childcare.

Intradeco Apparel, Inc. is part of the Siman Group, a wholly-owned family business founded in 1921, and is a major supplier of textiles and apparel to retailers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Other subsidiaries of Intradeco Apparel, Inc. include Wright's, Five Y's and Selected Trading, also based in Miami. Its textile manufacturing plant is en El Salvador. go back..

Intradeco Apparel Upgrades Software System to Better Server its Customers

Miami, Florida, January 28, 2007 - Intradeco Apparel, a major supplier of textiles and apparel to retailers in the Americas with headquarters in Miami, has recently completed upgrading its ERP system environment to better serve its costumers worldwide.

In seven months Intradeco replaced its BA software with SAP sales and Distribution Modules as well as upgrading all EDI communication servers and implementing Gentran Integration Suite (GIS) for EDI processing. The project, completed in December, involved internal resources across sales and distribution operations as well as Kanbay Consultants.

This implementation will allow Intradeco to better service its customers by integrating multiple business processes, including: order-to-cash, financial accounting, materials management, inventory warehouse control, and product line profitability, resulting in a smooth, timely and accurate flow of information across the organization. In addition, it will enable the company to adapt quickly, easily and cost effectively to new businesses grow over time, as well as changing customer requirements and needs.

SAP is the worldwide market leader in CRM, ERP and supply chain software, according to a comprehensive new study by Gartner. SAP provides a broad range of enterprise software applications and business solutions to empower every aspect of a business.

This upgrade reinforces Intradecos commitment to technology innovation as well as complement and supports its fully vertical infrastructure.

Intradeco Apparel is part of the Siman Group, a wholly-owned family business founded in 1921, and is a major supplier of textiles and apparel to retailers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Other subsidiaries of Intradeco Apparel include Wright's, Five Y's and Selected Trading, also based in Miami. Its textile manufacturing plant is in El Salvador. go back..

Intradeco Apparel acquires Baxter International and its revolutionary V-TEC Fabric Dyeing Process.

Miami, Florida , December 28, 2005 -- Intradeco Apparel, with headquarters in Miami, has recently added Baxter International, a major supplier of basic and fashion denim and casual bottoms to the midtier and mass market, to its families of subsidiaries.

Baxter International manufactures knit tops using its patented V-Tec process, resulting in a unique vintage appearance with a silky and soft hand. Distressed or heavily washed looks are becoming increasingly important in retail and historically this look has been attempted through pigment garment dying, resulting in varying degrees of success and less than satisfactory controls in the production process.

The V-Tec process transformed the industry, as it achieves a vintage and washed down look employing jet equipment for dying knit fabric instead of employing garment dying processes. With the use of jet equipment in the fabric stage of color, consistency is significantly controlled between dye lots and the process is suitable for all types of textiles, including light-weight fabric, without causing any degradation of the material.

Besides the added advantages of improved production and quality controls, V-Tec is also environmentally friendly, as it contains no heavy metals and uses a reduced amount of water. The process is also formaldehyde free, which is important when manufacturing children's apparel as well as maternity, men's and ladies' apparel.

Intradeco Apparel is part of the Siman Group, a wholly-owned family business founded in 1921, and is a major supplier of textiles and apparel to retailers in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Other subsidiaries of Intradeco Apparel include Wright's, Five Y's and Selected Trading, also based in Miami. Its textile manufacturing plant is en El Salvador. go back..