Started in May 2003, Chinamine USA has rapidly grown to become the largest sales arm of Chinamine Trading Ltd. outside of Hong Kong. While today it boasts a showroom in the heart of the garment district equipped with a dedicated staff of full time employees, Chinamine USA was once just a woman with her luggage. For the first few years Chinamine USA was a one-person operation. Carri Barnett would l
ug suitcases brimming with samples around New York. With her designer passion, gift of gab and determination, Carri brings an American presence to Chinamine Trading LTD, the sales arm of quality Chinese manufacturing conglomerate Chinasilk. Chinamine Trading LTD quickly recognized the importance and profitability of the new US sales arm. Carri’s dedication to providing the best customer service as well as her 30 years of design experience garnered the respect and attention of customers and coworkers in the eastern and western hemispheres. Starting in 2003 she began spending at least a quarter of the year in Hong Kong and China in order to better service the customer and to develop and merchandise seasonal product lines. Chinamine USA's rapid growth soon demanded more than a traveling sales operation. The New York showroom opened in June 2007 in the heart of Midtown Manhattan's garment district boasting an impressive fabric and garment sample library. Supported by two full time employees and a talented team of fashion industry interns, the showroom is comfortable and creative environment for designers and manufacturers alike. Carri Barnett
While Carri maintains a busy schedule of customer meetings and production follow up, Aimee van Brunt manages the showroom, coordinates our intern program and aids in customer support. Aimee has helped in transforming the office from a typically cluttered design studio to an organized workspace, facilitating the design process. All are welcome to visit the showroom as Chinamine USA continues to broaden its customer base of fashion industry staples and global brands.
