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Kathmandu cashmere maker producing sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls and beanies in Himalayan chyangra pashmina, yak wool and wool for OEM and private-label buyers.

Vertically integrated knitwear maker in Pithampur, India, built around its own organic and Fairtrade cotton farming program, spinning, knitting and dyeing for international brands.

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.

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.