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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.

Huddersfield weaving mill making luxury wool and natural-blend tailoring cloth for brands worldwide, on the same New Mill site since 1899.

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.

Arequipa knitwear and apparel maker producing alpaca and organic cotton sweaters, coats and accessories for brands and designers; also runs its own label, Anntarah.