If you’ve been following along with our #StoriesFromTheMiddleOfTheSupplyChain series on social media, our 2021 Halloween post was about the ghosts of Draper Knitting! Here’s an excerpt from writings by Caitrin Lynch and Adam Coppola that tell a Draper ghost story. Happy Halloween! “This is the location of the first encounter. They call this the dye […]
As promised, a listing of just some of the many certifications, networks and resources there are for fabrics and clothing under the general umbrella of “Sustainable”. Please remember, creating clothing takes many steps. Many of these organizations only address one or a few areas within the whole process. Although we have worked with, believe in, […]
How did you come to work at Draper?I started as a temp through an agency. July will be my fourth anniversary here at Draper. Have you always worked in manufacturing? I have worked in various manufacturing roles since I was 21. I worked first as a CNC machine operator making car parts. Then later on, […]
How did you come to work at Draper?I knew Kristin through various Canton community volunteer events and knew of the property and own many of the products sold at Draper. When the job at Draper became available, it seemed like a great fit! My prior experience was working as an office manager for another small […]
Truly Charis is a small, family-owned business located in the beautifully diverse city of San Antonio, TX. Destani, owner, creative designer, and lead seamstress, and her husband, Ariel, developed Truly Charis as a means to provide for their 6 children. Charis is derived from a Greek word meaning “grace, kindness, and life” – qualities that are […]
Draper Knitting is looking for a few good people! Willing to train and offer vacation, health insurance, disability, 401K, life insurance, sick pay and more. Any experience in the textile field a plus!Starting pay $16.00/hr (negotiable with experience) room to grow and earn more! Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs. Must be 18+ […]
Our fabrics go into a variety of products, but did you know that Draper Knitting makes a number of footwear fabrics? Below are a few examples of some of the products that include Draper fabric. MSA’s Globe SUPRAFLEX™ boot is a fireman’s turnout boot. It includes flame resistant layers made by Draper Knitting. One of the […]
How did you come to work at Draper?I came from an accounting firm to which Draper had outsourced services. I was offered the position full time after a year (almost to the day!). Have you always worked in finance?Yes for various firms. I am also a Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth alumni. What projects […]
We’re pleased to be able to donate fabric for various COVID-19 related initiatives throughout this crisis. Here are a few of the places our fabric is being used. We are glad to see our donated fabric being put to good use! This just in from Olin College – We did it! Professor Caitrin Lynch delivered […]
Draper Knitting is proud and honored to be an essential business. Through our PPE, infrastructure and filtration fabrics we are contributing to the well being of customers who are on the front lines. We have changed our procedures, stopped all outside visitors to our facility, are practicing work-distancing, and continue to remind our workforce to […]