Founded in 1972, Contempora is an employee-owned circular knit company based in Lumberton, NC. Starting as a contract knitter, Contempora has evolved into a premier knit fabric manufacturer in the United States. With over 200 machines and a capacity of over 3 million pounds per month, Contempora continues to evolve and grow to support the success of their customers.
Contempora’s vast product line is composed of single and double knit constructions in gauges ranging from coarse to fine. Since 2015, Contempora has purchased 55 knitting machines. These investments have increased capacity by over 25% while reducing energy usage incrementally.
Contempora is committed to applying sustainable practices to every aspect of the business. It is Contempora’s goal to become a leader in the sustainable production of knit goods and to push the industry toward the move to a more environmentally friendly future.
By joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Contempora furthered their commitment to protecting the planet by ensuring the cotton in their knits is grown and processedwith sustainability top of mind. And with consumers increasingly demanding ethically manufactured fashion, Contempora is equipped and ready to deliver.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol – a united front for a sustainable future
Contempora produces quality knit fabrics for a wide variety of markets. Contempora’s customers produce apparel for Team Sports, Performance Athletic, and Corporate Identity. While a majority of their fabrics are supplied for apparel, Contempora services customers in industrial end uses.
Contempora continues to strive toward applying green practices in all aspects of manufacturing because it is the right thing to do. Contempora is dedicated to becoming a leader in sustainable knit fabric production and will continue to push industry to do the same.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol brings quantifiable, verifiable goals and measurement to sustainable cotton production and drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics: land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency.
In addition to directly supporting seven of the 2025 UN Sustainable Goals, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is recognized by Textile Exchange and Forum for the Future. It is also a participant of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cotton 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge, Cotton 2040, and Cotton Up initiatives.
By sourcing Trust Protocol cotton, manufacturers and end-users are provided the assurances needed to show the cotton fiber element of their fabrics and textiles was grown with lower environmental and social risk, ensuring a healthier planet for generations to come. Brands and retailers worldwide can confidently source fabrics from Contempora knowing they are supply-chain member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and are dedicated to continuous improvement.
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