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 […]
Outdoor Retailer – January Denver was as welcoming as ever with mild temperatures and dazzling sunshine. For a New Englander at the end of January, this area is always a pleasure to visit. With the snowcapped mountains in the distance, the mood was right for the third Winter Outdoor Retailer and Snow Show being held […]
One of the things that has kept Draper Knitting Company in business for 164 years, is the fact that we have many different capabilities under one roof. This allows us to produce products for wide range of industries, the diversity is key to our success. In the last year, one of the things we’ve noticed […]
It takes a lot of knowledge to be an expert in any department, but Nathan has got what it takes. We caught up with him earlier this week and got to know our Conventional Fixer Trainee. 1.Have you always worked in manufacturing? No. I started working in construction, then I worked in retail for awhile. […]
He’s not exactly the new kid on the block, but by Draper standards he’s still new. Introducing Bobby Souza, the Draper Knitting Finishing Supervisor. 1. How long have you been here at Draper Knitting? 13 months – December 3, 2019 was my one year anniversary. 2. What is your background in textiles? I worked for […]