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Roxie1

Not sure about the technicals .... just thinking, though,  that businesses in the US could probably use the work, if it`s possible to do it here.


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M Hall
Website Critique Community
International Society of Curmudgeons

 It is too expensive to do it here, and with me starting this by myself, I have to do it the best way to save money, and get it going. There are alot of BIG business that also have their products made overseas. If you have a suggestion on a reasonable textile plant in the United States, then let me know.

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Roxie1

"Thread count" refers to how many rows of thread there are per square inch of a piece of fabric. If you buy inexpensive sheets for your bed, they would likely have around a 200-250 thread count. But over a short time, after washing, you would notice them starting to be rough, with "pills" and bumps.

A much smoother, higher quality and longer-lasting set of sheets would be in the 400-450 thread count area. Egyptian cotton is upwards of 600. It all depends on the quality of the fabric, and I have no idea what would ordinarily be used in hosiery.

That being said, consider that although your per-unit costs may be lower if you have the product made overseas, you also will have to take on minimum orders along with customs duties and trans-shipment costs. It`s not so easy to just assume that "Made in the USA" is more expensive.

Plus, if it`s manufactured here in the states, you may find a significant number of people who, all things being equal, will choose your product simply because it`s made here in the US.

Thanks for your advice. I you know of any hosiery mills in the US  that would be willing to work with me please let me know. I am looking for information to get started, and am open to any suggestions. I understand what your saying about made in america, but I haven`t been able to find a hosiery mill here. I read Sara Blakey`s bio about when she got started with SPANX and how she had a hard time getting a hosiery mill to work with her. She finally found one in North Carolina. I researched mills and emailed alot of them and haven`t gotten a response. I appreciate your reply to my post, and if you have think of anything else, please let me know. Thanks again.

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Roxie1

Here`s 1 link to Thomas.net that might be helpful. You can also go to their home page and do some searches or browsing.
  hosiery

When you contact the textile companies, they`ll probably want to see something like a pattern or some other artwork. Most of them normally aren`t interested in stealing or copying your design, but you may want a "non-disclosure" agreement (NDA) for them to sign prior to sending design details. Just to be on the safe side.

Likewise, you`ll want to consider copyrighting your designs.