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Sock maker near Braga, Portugal, producing about 3.5 million pairs a year in organic cotton and merino for department stores, chains and brands such as Asket.

Swiss shirting-fabric maker using extra-long-staple Supima and Sea Island cotton, plus cashmere and linen blends, woven at partner mills.

Mumbai women's cooperative and fair trade private-label apparel maker that cuts, sews and develops garments, mostly in cotton with some silk, for fair trade and mainstream brands.

Mount Airy, North Carolina wool sock mill that knits merino socks for private-label clients such as REI and L.L.Bean, makes licensed lines, and owns Farm to Feet; some programs use synthetic yarns.