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1 SEAMS Association The National Association for the Sewn Products Industry Web: Richland Avenue E., Aiken, SC Tel: Fax: Thank you for requesting information about the SEAMS Association. This packet should answer all of your questions, but please feel free to call us at (803) if you if have you have any others. any others. Best Regards, Sarah Sarah Y. Friedman Executive Director SYF/mmp

2 ...OUR MISSION... The mission of SEAMS is to work for the betterment of the resurging sewn products industry......by promoting members capabilities and facilitating electronic sourcing;...by offering benefits packages that help control overhead expenses;...through access to educational programs that will improve the quality and productivity of our member firms individually and of the sewn products industry collectively; and...by keeping our members informed about legislative issues in Washington, DC, that impact our industry. SEAMS is a not-for-profit organization comprised of manufacturing and contract manufacturing companies in the sewn products industry. SEAMS supplier members provide valuable products and services to the industry. Membership in SEAMS is one way to enhance your company's continued growth and success. The sewn products industry faces many challenges and one of the best ways to promote our industry's interests is to join forces with your business colleagues in SEAMS. SEAMS is dedicated to promoting a business climate which will enhance and support the retention of sound economic growth throughout the entire region. Your participation as a member of SEAMS guarantees that the voice of sewn products industry will be heard and responded to. SEAMS member companies are located across the entire United States....POWERFUL RESOURCES... As a member of SEAMS, you will have direct access to a powerful business network which can provide valuable resources for your company. SEAMS committee structure enables member companies to pool resources with others and work cooperatively toward viable solutions. Here is a list of the committees and their duties. Benefits Committee -- works with insurance companies and brokers to offer to SEAMS members the best possible insurance coverage at the lowest possible rates. Searches out other benefits, such as workers comp coverage, retirement planning, transportation, and website design & hosting to help save money on their day-today business expenses. Budget & Finance -- responsible for all matters affecting the financial concerns of the Association. Business Development Committee -- through our computer database, and FAX /Fax broadcast broadcast program, members program, members are kept up are to kept date up on to work date available on work and available open and production. open production. Also seeks Also out seeks opportunities out opportunities for members for to members find government to find government contract work. contract work. Marketing Committee -- promotes and generates public understanding of the industry. Works to market the Association and the events that it produces throughout the year. Membership Committee -- maintains and establishes relationships with existing and prospective members. Program Committee -- plans seminars, workshops, plant tours and other events for members to aid and improve management skills and solve technical problems. Social Committee -- plans and organizes meetings and programs which will provide members with business and social events to enhance our professional business network. Revised--January, Revised--July Our offices are located 1908 Richland at: 4921-C Avenue Broad E., River Aiken, Road, SC Columbia, SC Phone: (803) FAX: Fax: (803) Website: sarah@seams.org

3 ...Member Benefits... Health Insurance Packages -- Insurance Management Group is a full service insurance broker in Columbia, South Carolina. Our team of specialists have 150+ years of industry experience to help find the right solution for you and your employees. Contact: Mark Ackerman, Insurance Management Group, , marka@imgsc.com Marketing & Consulting Services -- offering business -to-business consulting services to help SEAMS members develop more effective marketing strategies, discover and seize new opportunities, and promote their businesses across the global sewn products industry. Contact Rick Ludolph at (770) ; or r.ludoloph@productivesol.com. Workers' Comp / Property & Casualty -- offered to SEAMS members. Committed to meeting all of your commercial insurance needs. Contact Frank Cannon, Insurance Management Group for a quote or frankc@imgsc.com. Logistics -- Blue Grace Logistics offering SEAMS Members a broad range of services including LTL, TL, Domestic Air & Ground Expedited Shipping, International and more.. Contact Hampton Culler at (864) or hculler@bluegracesc.com. Contract Sourcing -- SEAMS offers Sourcing for both Manufacturers and Sewing Contractors. Through our extensive computer database, we can usually refer manufacturers to one of our contractor members. We also offer an /Fax broadcast service to members to spread the word about their sourcing needs. Insurance Management Group They were very professional, saved us money and did a great job. Larry Crolley Owner Craig Industries Productive Solutions helped us create a clear and concise marketing message that got the results we were looking for. Their industry experience enabled them to understand our specific needs no learning curve required. The response has been very positive and we will continue to use Rick in the future. Dan Pittman Chief Operating Officer Integrated Textile Solutions Exposure -- As a member of SEAMS, your company will be listed in our on-line directory on the SEAMS website. Information about your capabilities will be available to anyone who visits our site -- that's anyone in the world. Consultation Services -- SEAMS offers free consultation services in the area of Management and Engineering for the Sewn Products Industry. Through the extensive network of other members, the SEAMS office can often find advice and help on technical matters. Professional Education and Training -- SEAMS members have opportunities to attend technical and management seminars throughout the year. Plant tours are offered to give you a chance to see what your colleagues in the industry are doing. Blue Grace Logistics has been and continues to be a strategic partner of Champion Thread. They provide shipping services for our inbound and outbound freight saving us time and money by utilizing the best and most cost effective carriers for our shipping lanes. We rely on Blue Grace Logistics to resolve all shipping issues, negotiate carrier pricing and audit our freight invoices. We consider Blue Grace Logistics an extension of our shipping department.. Matt Poovey Senior VP and COO Champion Thread Company Revised January 2014

4 Revised-January SEAMS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION... Full Company Name: Street Address/PO Box: (please note: SEAMS uses US Postal Service for most mailings) City, State, Zip: ALL APPLICANTS please complete the SOURCING QUESTIONNAIRE on the next page(s). Main Phone: Fax: Website: This information will be used for the SEAMS Online Member Directory & Sourcing Database. Please Initial and Date your understanding that Regardless of payment method membership is processed for one (1) full year. INITIALS DATE This company is primarily (PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE): SUPPLIER of goods & services to sewn products industry MANUFACTURER SEWING CONTRACTOR OTHER Number of Employees: Contacts, Phone Numbers & Extensions, & Addresses: (to be added to the SEAMS Distribution List) Main Contact For Production/Sales_ For Billing For Employee Benefits Additional Names & Addresses to be added to the SEAMS Distribution List: Brief Company Description - (to be used in the SEAMS Online Member Directory): SUPPLIERS of goods/services to the sewn products industry. Please list goods/services offered by your company: MANUFACTURERS & CONTRACTORS Please list products your company produces: Men's & Boys' Apparel: Women's & Girls' Apparel: Children s & Infants' Apparel: Miscellaneous Sewn Products: Contract Services: Other Services: Who referred you to SEAMS? Is your company minority owned? Y / N ANNUAL DUES STRUCTURE By AmEx, Quarterly Check MC, VISA Payments ALL SUPPLIERS: $ 810 $ 850 $ 215 PAYMENT OPTIONS Send check with form to: SEAMS Association 1908 Richland Avenue E., Aiken, SC MANUFACTURERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS by number of employees: emps $ 595 $ 625 $ emps emps & over emps Credit Card Payments: go to shop.seams.org to make your dues payment in full or quarterly, and Fax your application to Questions? Call SEAMS at

5 Supplier Sourcing Questionnaire This information will be used for the SEAMS Online Sourcing Database. PLEASE MARK THE GOODS/SERVICES YOU SUPPLY: COMPUTER SERVICES & SUPPLIES Bundle Tracking Systems CAD/CAM Design Systems Labels & Labeling Systems Tickets/Tags/Coupons Computer Systems for: Cutting Room Design Front Office Sewing Room Warehousing CONSULTANTS Computer Consultants Education/Training Services Management Consultants Manufacturing Consultants Quality Consulting/Training Contract Procurement CUTTING ROOM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Bias Service/Equipment Cutting Knives/Supplies Cutting Tables Die Cutting Equipment Pattern Grading & Marker- Making Supplies Shade Marking Equipment Spreading Equipment FINISHING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Bagging Equipment/Supplies Hangers Packaging Equipment/Supplies Pressing Equipment Steam Equipment Tag Attaching Equipment/Supplies FUSING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Fusing Machines Heat Transfer Machines Interlinings (Woven & Non-Woven) INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES & SUPPLIES Attachments Automated Workstations Emroidery Equipment/Supplies Industrial Motors/Repairs/Parts Industrial Sewing Machines Needles Used Equipment SPECIAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Air Compressors/Filters/ Vacuum Pumps Digital Garment Printer Electronic Control Equipment Embossing Equipment Machine Building/Design Measuring/Inspection Equipment Ultrasonic Equipment Sonic Welding Equipment Waste Removal/Processing Webbing Equipment Wholesale/Irregulars/Closeouts GENERAL BUSINESS SUPPLIES & SERVICES Break Room Supplies Employee Benefits Financial Assistance Accounting/Auditing/Tax Services Insurance Janitorial Supplies Marketing/Advertising Office Supplies/Furniture Paper Supplies Staffing/Recruiting/Placement Printing Promotional Products Telecommunications Services TRIM ITEMS & PIECE GOODS Apparel Drawcords Bias Bindings Buttons / Hooks & Loops / Fasteners Elastics Embroidery Backings Fabrics - Organic Fabrics - Circular Knit Fabrics - Woven Fabrics - Non-Woven Fabrics - Warp Knit Fabric - Knit - Fleece Fabric - Woven - Vinyl Fabric - Woven - Flag Material Fabric - Woven - Velvet Fabric - Woven - Mesh Labels - Printed Fabric Labels - Woven Fabric Labels - Tagless Linings Narrow Fabrics/Ribbon Plastic Notions Pocketing Shoulder Pads/Belts Threads/Fibers/Yarns/Cords Knit Trims (Collar/Sleeve/Waist Bands) Zippers WORK AIDS Chemicals / Cleaning Solutions Cleaning Guns/Fluids Ergonomic Equipment Materials Handling Systems Industrial Paper Products/Supplies Remnants/Wiping Rags Scissors Vacuum / Waste Removal Systems OTHER PRODUCTS & SERVICES Associations Publications Auctions/Liquidations/Appraisals Die Cutting Heat-Applied Graphics Buyers (Wholesale/Irregulars/Closeouts) Catalog Sales Online Sales Distribution Education/Training Exhibition Fabric Testing Custom Sewing Work Stations Finishing Freight Forwarders Customs Brokers Packaging Retailer Sourcing Strap Fabricators Transportation Warehousing Labeling Barcoding Ticketing P O S Assembly Kitting Miscellaneous We can be of the most help to you only if we have current and accurate information about your capabilities and products. Please Fax the completed form to the SEAMS Association at