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21 hours ago
21 hours ago
35 min
How does a textile mill keep innovating after 170 years? Rick Levine talks with Bethany of Draper Knitting, a sixth-generation family business in Canton, Massachusetts, about the craftsmanship, technical expertise, and adaptability behind American-made performance fabrics.
Bethany explains how circular knits, high-pile fabrics, and stitch-bonded nonwovens serve applications ranging from protective apparel and military boot liners to outdoor garments and industrial products. The conversation explores renewed interest in wool, creative fiber blends, stretch through fabric construction, and the value of a domestic supply chain.
They also discuss traceability, restricted substances, textile-to-textile recycling, reclaimed aramid fibers, and the potential for automation to support skilled workers. It is an inside look at a boutique knitter that continues to solve new problems with textiles while building on generations of experience.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: Draper Knitting’s 170 Years of Textile Innovation
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