What We Do

Green Mountain Knitting is a vertically integrated manufacturer of industrial high performance knit fabrics and trims, braided cords and laces, narrow fabrics, tapes, webbings and finished products. We specialize in products made with Kevlar®, Nomex®, Lycra®, PBI, P84, Modacrylic and blends. We also manufacture with conventional fibers such as Cotton, PolyCotton, Wool, Nylon, Polyester and Acrylic. Our fabrics conform to many safety specifications such as NFPA, UL approved, European EN531 and Racing Industry Standards (SFI).

All our manufacturing, such as dyeing, cutting, sewing, and knitting, is done in-house and custom to order. In doing so, we have emerged as an industry leader in our sector, consistently providing high-quality products, quick service and competitive pricing. We also have an in-house laboratory dedicated to stringent quality assurance testing and color matching.

Industries We Serve

We serve a variety of industries, such as: Construction, Fire Prevention, Military, Career Uniform, Safety, Auto Racing, Fashion, Healthcare and Medical Outerwear, Sporting Goods, High Tech (i.e. polar fleece), and more. Our components and finished products are used in a wide variety of textile applications, such as: Head Protection, Hoods, Knitted Liners, Promotional Lanyards, Custom Hats for Private Label, Jacket Rib, FR and non FR Protective Clothing, Jacquard Products, Shirt Collars, Athletic Knit Trims, Kevlar® and Nomex® Safety Gloves and Cuffs, Lycra® Bindings for polar fleece, and much more.

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A Brief History

In 1956, Calko (Canada) Inc. was founded, and over the years grew into Canada's leading manufacturer of knit trims, braided cords and woven tapes. In 1985, in order to successfully service the U.S. market, Calko moved part of its Canadian operation to Vermont, naming it Green Mountain Knitting Inc. In the two short decades to follow, Green Mountain Knitting has become one of the largest knit trim manufacturers in North America. This tremendous growth and success can be attributed to constant innovation, ongoing research and development, high-quality products, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service.

Why Choose Green Mountain Knitting?

• Competitive pricing due to large buying power and in-house manufacturing
• Fast turnaround time, high-quality products and excellent customer service
• In-house and custom dyeing, cutting, sewing, and knitting
• Products made to customer specifications
• Stringent quality assurance lab and computerized color matching
• Competent testing approval by Underwriters Laboratory, S.F.I.
• 250,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space in various plants
• Over 500 knitting machines
• Hundreds of braiding machines and narrow fabric looms
• Proven and experienced industry leaders

For more information about Green Mountain Knitting and our products, call us toll free: 1-800-361-1190. For a sales representative in your area, click here.