635 S. Humphrey, Oak Park, IL 60304, US

(708) 351-7278 or jay@thesourcingdistrict.com

(708) 351-7278 or jay@thesourcingdistrict.com

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    • Home
    • Latest News
    • Contact Us
    • Blue Desert Co.
    • KenDor for Today
    • Sextet Domestic Knits
    • Oriole Textiles
    • Canvas
    • Mikan Print Labels, Tags
    • Our Secret Weapon...AGF
    • KenDor for Performance
    • KenDor Hemp/Org. Cotton
    • Bamboo by KenDor
    • Knits from Australia
    • Info and Opinion
    • Construction Necessities
    • Chicago Pop Up Fabric
    • Dead Stock
    • Retail Portal
    • Custom Twill Tape
    • KenDor DeLuxe Clearance
    • Deadstock Bamboo
    • Retail Fabric Suggestions
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Contact Us
  • Blue Desert Co.
  • KenDor for Today
  • Sextet Domestic Knits
  • Oriole Textiles
  • Canvas
  • Mikan Print Labels, Tags
  • Our Secret Weapon...AGF
  • KenDor for Performance
  • KenDor Hemp/Org. Cotton
  • Bamboo by KenDor
  • Knits from Australia
  • Info and Opinion
  • Construction Necessities
  • Chicago Pop Up Fabric
  • Dead Stock
  • Retail Portal
  • Custom Twill Tape
  • KenDor DeLuxe Clearance
  • Deadstock Bamboo
  • Retail Fabric Suggestions
The Sourcing District

See Us at the Chicago Garment District Pop Up   May 19 and 20   Info Here

New Sustainable Wovens from KenDor

Premium Tencel & Linen Fabrics

Another great sustainable woven from KenDor.  Softness, texture, unique.

#7994   5 yd minimum.  $16.35

200 GSM/5.9 OPSY    55" Wide

73% Tencel/Lyocell/27% Linen

Incredibly fresh for shirts, tops, dresses and more.


Reach out for Color Cards!   

Premium Deadstock Scuba

Deadstock Scuba - Only $4.65

Style:  Scuba Tencel   Contents:  50% Modal Tencel/43% Polyester/7% Spandex

Width:  60"/61  Weight:  320 GSM   100 yd minimum at least 50 yds of a color)

Colors can be seen here

Trusted Sourcing Solutions

Premium Quality Sourcing

Reliable US-based sourcing, Stocked Nationwide.

Premium Cotton Lawn Material

Blue Desert Cotton Lawn

100% Cotton.  59"/60" wide.  Plain weave.  Soft finish.  Pre-Shrunk.  5 yds +  $4.50    25 yds + $2.99   100 yds +  $2.75  Perfect for lining, layering and other apparel.


More from Blue Desert?  Look here

Visit Us Virtually or in our Oak Park Showroom!!

Looking for expert branding?

We have represented Mikan Printing for many years.  Almost all of their work is done in their own North Carolina print shop.  Made in the USA!  Looking for "eco options"?  Mikan Printing can help.  In addition, Mikan Printing carries size tabs, many content labels and care labels.  Here is a closer look. As you can see on the product page, Mikan Printing has the ability to print on almost any surface.  Looking for a printed elastic waistband?  Printed binding?  Printed twill tape?  The possibilities are almost endless.  Ask for Valerie or Alison at 704-498-4655 Ext. 101/103.

Remember, product differentiation eliminates price competition.


KenDor Textiles is always on the cutting edge of wholesale fashion fabrics. Sustainable & ethical.

KenDor Textiles is all about innovation, functionality and sustainability.  Technical Outerwear, Performance Fabric, Bamboo Blend Knits, Organic Cotton, Hemp and Organic Cotton, Recycled Polyester, Merino and new wool blends.  Massive selection.  5 yard minimum.  FOB Blaine, WA and Headquartered in the  Vancouver B.C. area.  Premier supplier for athletic, athleisure and functional & sustainable knit and woven fabrics.  Finest Quality.  Ethically sourced.  This is an awesome resource for anyone developing technical, casual knit, Hemp/Organic Cotton Blends and much more.  Several pages devoted to them here.  Here is the latest.

Muslin, Interfacing, Nylon Horsehair, Pocketing, Lining

An unparalleled selection.  Dozens of types of interfacing for all purposes.  Six choices for all uses of Muslin.  Contact Jay at 708-386-8586  jay@thesourcingdistrict.com

Premium Cotton Broadcloth

Plain Weave Cotton Fabric

The Sourcing District offers you an unparalleled value in 100% Cotton Broadcloth.  3.5 oz per sq yd. 58"/59".   25 yds +  $2.99    100 yds +  $2.75   Available in Red, Sky Blue, Navy, Grey, Black and White.   Suitable for shirting, fine dresses and tops.  Order by calling us at 708-351-7278 or order direct here.

About Us

What We Do

The Sourcing District represents a dozen suppliers of fabric and garment construction necessities.  We represent the industry's premier suppliers serving independent designers, event planners, uniform manufacturers, fabric retailers, dancewear and costumers and more.  All of our suppliers offer quality, continuity and REAL wholesale pricing.  We represent some of the most experienced suppliers in the industry.  In fact, all of the companies that we represent have a long track-record of success and service to the independent designer community.  Looking for today's finest suppliers?  Look to The Sourcing District.  

RETAIL FABRIC STORES LOVE US!

Who We Represent

  • KenDor      Today's industry leader and industry innovator.  Technical, sustainable, functional.  Unbeatable selection.  Sustainable performance fabrics.  Constantly updating.
  • Oriole Textiles     Since 1929, the premier supplier of party, formal and bridal fabrics.  Satin, taffeta and so much more.  Now offering the best power mesh and nylon/spandex knits.  FOB New York City.  Service, selection and availability for quick delivery like no other.
  • Mikan Printing     Today's top contemporary supplier of labels, tags, custom trims and more.  Made in the USA.  Your branding experts.  Val and Alison are always glad to assist.  Eco branding solutions here.
  • Blue Desert Fabrics   Poly/Cotton and Cottons in broadcloth, poplin, twill and an array of basics for fashion apparel and uniform wear.  Best fabric for scrubs and more.   Sensational cotton linings!
  • Guide Fabric    Over 50 years of service to the apparel industry.  Finest interfacing, muslin and other construction necessities.  Premium linings.  
  • Art Gallery Fabrics    A melange of prints.  Huge selection.  Cotton prints in premium quilting, voile, knit and canvas and new rayon prints and exclusive rayon solids.  


We Offer More

On many items, we can assist with our vast network of pattern makers, technical designers, cutting rooms, factories and consultants.  We have decades of real textile and garment manufacturing experience and offer only wholesale fabrics with low minimums, continuity and  many sustainable choices.  Now offering.....DEAD STOCK. 


Looking for unmatched selection?  Unmatched experience?  Unmatched contacts?  You are looking for The Sourcing District.  We are the go to source for Independent Designers, garment manufacturers and event planners as well as fabric retailers.

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The Sourcing District

635 S. Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304

Call Us at (708) 351-7278

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