Kristin Draper (2nd from left on the panel), President and General Manager of Draper Knitting, was invited by the Simmons Chapter of NET IMPACT to be on an educational panel at Simmons College in Boston at the end of January. The panel discussed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues in the apparel industry. Kristin spoke on […]
What does it mean to manufacturing and Draper Knitting Company in particular to be Made in the USA? For us, it is pride in our heritage, our country, and our products. It is surviving in an economy where large companies are moving their business overseas. This issue is becoming more relevant as our country struggles […]
Draper Knitting Co. is mentioned in the Feb. 2013 issue of Knitting International Magazine in an article about the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013. In the article, Integral Technology, Kathlyn Swantko reports about integrating technology into yarns rather than relying on finishes to impart technical properties to fabrics. Kristin Draper, our president who attended the […]
Draper Knitting is proud to re-launch the Draper Knitting Company website, thank you for visiting! We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the new website and see what is new and what is old, thorough our history. We like to think we are a wonderful blend of the old traditions that […]
Dave Wedge and Kristin Draper will be attending the AAPN (American Apparel Producers Network) meeting in Miami Beach at Lowes Hotel from May 1 – May 3rd, 2011. For more information go to www.aapnetwork.com To make an appointment to meet with Kristin or Dave while they are at AAPN, please email Kristin Draper or Dave Wedge
Draper Knitting Company is now venturing into a whole new world – Broadway! Their fabric is being used in the Broadway Show Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical. Kristin Draper, the sixth generation President of Draper Knitting Company, is pleased that Draper’s fabric is being used in the musical. “Draper really fills the void when […]
Draper Knitting Company will be in attendance at American Brush Manufacturer’s Association (ABMA) Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. Kristin Draper and Bill Shaul will both be in attendance from March 22nd-26th during the convention which is hosted at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines. They will have a booth set up and invite anyone who is […]
Draper Knitting will be in attendance at The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world’s premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, […]
We will be exhibiting at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, Utah January 20th through January 23, 2011. Come by our booth #38218 to check out our full line of fabrics for the outdoor, safety and organic markets. Kristin Draper, Dave Wedge and Bob Vassi will be at the show. If you […]
A recent fabric donatiom for “Knot Cold” a local project being led by an amazing ten-year old, was a way of making knotted blankets for House of Hope in Lowell, Ma. With Dylan’s sheer perserverance, she was able to make a variety of blankets for those in need this season. For a link to pictures, please visit […]