Here at Infomat we gather, manage and verify information pertaining to the Apparel, Accessories and Textile markets. InfoMat is unique in that it tracks businesses and a range of executives throughout the fashion industry distribution lifecycle; beginning with material and component parts suppliers, to manufacturers, contractors, stylists, designers, wholesalers, showrooms, retailers and ancillary service providers.

"We include nearly every single business, no matter how small, how large, or how newly established."

Data is compiled from multiple sources. A lot of information comes in via fax, calls and online registration from every imaginable type of fashion business resource and supplier to the industry, from around the world (Paris, London, Milan, Tokyo, New Delhi, Taipei, Hong Kong, New York, Toronto, Granjas Mexico, to name a few).

Also, many of you have responded to our questionnaires, which are sent twice a year to verify and adjust listings. Aside from getting the scoop from you; we scour through a mountain of magazines and dailies, attend trade shows, are in constant contact with prominent fashion professionals and editors, form alliances with key industry associations, international consulates, content and fashion industry service providers. We also do electronic canvassing, consult government records and yes, pick up the phone to verify.

InfoMat is committed to providing the world's best directories and sales leads. From one year to the next, 70% of the businesses within our database have a significant amount of change. In general, our priority for verification focuses on listings offered for sale in our Publications, Research, Trends, Catalogs and Sales Leads sections.

When it comes to the fashion industry, InfoMat has what you're looking for. If you don't find what you came for, contact us, there are hundreds of thousands of additional listings compiled and stored in the InfoMat archive. Our research team can pull together anything you may need. Just ask! Contact research@infomat.com.