Textile manufacturing,
refined over generations
Fourth-generation contract sock manufacturing for brands, retailers, and uniform programs. We build better socks for the people who wear them every day.
A legacy of
precision knitting
Meridian Mills started as a single-floor operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded by Arthur Brennan — a textile engineer who believed the best socks came from getting the machine settings right, not cutting corners. Three generations later, we run forty electronic knitting machines across a 48,000-square-foot facility and supply some of the best-known apparel brands in the country.
What has not changed is how we work: spec first, price second. We build samples until the product matches the construction sheet, then dial in the economics. Every production run is tracked by lot number from yarn receipt to pallet ship, giving our partners full traceability.
Today Arthur's granddaughter Sarah Brennan runs operations. The factory floor still has his original 1972 Lonati on display — and a wall of every sock we have made since, archived by season and client.
Socks built for your product line
Every construction is available in your brand's colors, with custom packaging and labeling. Minimum order quantities start at 500 pairs per SKU.
Athletic Crew
Cushioned sole, reinforced heel and toe, moisture-wicking blend. Built for team uniform programs and performance brands.
Cotton, nylon, spandex | 200-needle | Cushion: medium
Dress Socks
Fine-gauge, mercerized cotton with a smooth finish. Over-the-calf length with hand-linked toe seams for a clean look under tailored trousers.
Cotton, polyamide, elastane | 168-needle | Cushion: light
Casual No-Show
Low-profile invisible silhouette with silicone heel grip. A preferred private-label SKU for direct-to-consumer apparel brands.
Combed cotton, nylon | 144-needle | Cushion: none
Thermal Heavyweight
Terry-loop interior for maximum warmth. Double-cuff top and reinforced stress zones for work boot and outdoor applications.
Cotton, acrylic, spandex | 200-needle | Cushion: heavy
Compression Graduated
Medical-grade graduated compression (15-20 mmHg). Seamless toe closure, moisture management, and arch support for recovery and travel.
Nylon, elastane | 168-needle | Cushion: light
Terry Slipper Socks
Plush terry throughout with non-slip silicone grip dots on the sole. A hospitality and wellness-industry staple with custom color runs.
Cotton, polyester, spandex | 144-needle | Cushion: full
Knitting machines
Our plant floor runs a mix of single and double-cylinder electronic machines from the three leading manufacturers — Lonati, Busi, and Sangiacomo. Each machine is configured for a specific needle count and cushion profile, giving us the flexibility to run fine-gauge dress socks, heavy-terry work socks, and everything in between, often on the same shift.
Lonati L461
168-needleSingle-cylinder electronic
Busi Giotto 2.0
200-needleDouble-cylinder electronic
Sangiacomo Flash
144-needleSingle-cylinder with true links
Matec H-Plus
176-needleDouble-cylinder electronic jacquard
From yarn to finished pair
Every order passes through the same four-stage workflow, whether it is a 500-piece test run or a 50,000-piece seasonal program.
Yarn sourcing & conditioning
We source ring-spun combed cotton from GOTS-certified mills and engineer synthetic blends to spec. Yarn is conditioned to factory humidity standards before knitting to ensure consistent tension.
Knitting
Electronic Lonati and Busi machines knit the full sock body in one continuous cycle — heel, toe, and leg are formed without seams. Each machine runs an integrated quality monitor that flags dropped stitches in real time.
Linking & boarding
Hand-linked toe closing gives a flat, irritation-free seam. Socks are then steam-boarded on aluminum forms to set shape, size, and finish — the same process used for the finest dress hosiery.
Finishing & packaging
Final inspection under controlled lighting. Pairs are matched, folded, and packed per your specifications — poly-bagged, tagged, or bulk-packed for distribution.
Sustainability
We hold GOTS and OCS certifications for organic cotton processing and are working toward Higg FEM 4.0 verification for our facility. Over 60% of our yarn volume now comes from certified sustainable sources, and we have reduced facility water usage by 34% since 2019 through closed-loop cooling on our knitting machines.
Our zero-waste-to-landfill program recycles yarn cones, cardboard cores, and poly bags. Unused yarn lots are donated to a local technical college's textile program rather than disposed of.
Certified organic cotton processing
Organic Content Standard compliant
Water reduction since 2019
Zero-waste-to-landfill facility
Careers at Meridian Mills
We are a growing team of textile technicians, production operators, and quality specialists working out of our Charlotte facility. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement for textile engineering programs.
Knitting Technician
Full timeCharlotte, NC
Maintain and program our fleet of Lonati and Busi electronic machines. 3+ years of sock-knitting experience required.
Apply nowProduction Supervisor
Full timeCharlotte, NC
Oversee daily floor operations across three shifts. Manage quality control, production targets, and a team of 15-20 operators.
Apply nowQuality Assurance Lead
Full timeCharlotte, NC
Develop inspection protocols, manage compliance documentation, and lead root-cause analysis for defect prevention.
Apply nowNo open roles that fit? Send your resume to jobs@meridianmills.com and we will keep it on file.
Start a conversation
Whether you need a sample run, a custom construction, or pricing for a seasonal program, our account team responds within one business day.
(704) 555-0142
sales@meridianmills.com
3420 Brenner Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206