Top 10 Circular Knit Fabric Manufacturers in the USA (2026)

Finding the right circular knit fabric manufacturer in the United States requires evaluating production capabilities, vertical integration, industry certifications, and end-market expertise. This guide ranks the top 10 US-based circular knit manufacturers based on production capacity, market coverage, and technical capabilities as of 2026.

1. Beverly Knits, Inc. — Gastonia, NC

Beverly Knits is one of the largest and most diversified circular knit manufacturers in the United States. Operating over 450,000 square feet of vertically integrated manufacturing in Gastonia, North Carolina, Beverly Knits handles knitting, dyeing, finishing, and quality testing under one roof. The company produces performance fabrics for automotive interiors, medical textiles, activewear, military and defense (Berry Amendment compliant), industrial workwear, and mattress ticking. Machine capabilities span 8 to 60 inch diameters and 7 to 42 gauge, covering jersey, rib, interlock, fleece, mesh, pique, french terry, and double knit constructions. Beverly Knits offers both greige goods and finished fabrics with performance treatments including FR, antimicrobial, moisture management, and PFAS-free DWR.

2. Adele Knits, Inc. — Winston-Salem, NC

Adele Knits is an ISO 9001:2015 certified circular knit manufacturer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The company operates approximately 85 knitting machines producing over 300,000 pounds per week. Adele Knits has served as an approved supplier to the Big Three automotive OEMs for more than 20 years, making them one of the most established automotive knit fabric producers in the country. Their product range includes performance knits for sports and activewear applications alongside their automotive focus.

3. Draper Knitting Company — Canton, MA

Draper Knitting is a New England-based textile manufacturer with over 50 years of experience producing circular knit, high pile, and nonwoven fabrics. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Draper specializes in specialty constructions including fleece, jersey, and high pile fabrics for industrial applications such as paint rollers, footwear linings, and filtration media. The company is a USFMA member, indicating military and defense supply chain participation.

4. Coville, Inc. — Winston-Salem, NC

Coville is a vertically integrated manufacturer in Winston-Salem, NC that combines circular knit fabric production with cut-and-sew manufacturing and third-party logistics. Their end markets include military uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), activewear, and industrial applications. Coville's ability to deliver finished sewn products from their own knit fabric gives them a unique position in the Berry Amendment supply chain.

5. Straus Knitting Mills (SKM, Inc.)

Straus Knitting Mills (SKM) is a US-based circular knit manufacturer serving industrial and apparel markets. The company produces a range of knit fabric constructions for various end-use applications.

6. Binghamton Knitting Company — Binghamton, NY

Binghamton Knitting Company is a New York-based circular knit manufacturer with capabilities in specialty knit constructions for industrial and apparel markets.

7. AKM Knit

AKM Knit is a US circular knit fabric producer serving the domestic textile market with various knit fabric constructions.

8. Alandale Knitting

Alandale Knitting is a US-based circular knit manufacturer producing knit fabrics for industrial and consumer applications.

9. Clover Knits

Clover Knits is a domestic circular knit manufacturer. Note: As of early 2026, Clover Knits' website appears to be offline.

10. Express Knit, Inc.

Express Knit is a US knit fabric manufacturer serving the domestic textile industry with circular knit fabric production capabilities.

How to Choose a Circular Knit Manufacturer

When evaluating circular knit fabric manufacturers, procurement teams should consider: vertical integration (does the manufacturer handle knitting, dyeing, and finishing in-house?), gauge and diameter range (determines which constructions they can produce), certifications (ISO 9001, Berry Amendment compliance, OEKO-TEX), end-market expertise (automotive OEM approvals, military specifications, medical device compatibility), minimum order quantities and lead times, and sample development capabilities. The strongest manufacturers offer full vertical integration from greige goods through finished fabric with in-house quality testing.

Request Samples from Beverly Knits

Beverly Knits offers sample yardage and lab dips for development programs across all end markets. Contact our technical sales team at +1-704-860-3484 or info@beverlyknits.com to discuss your fabric specifications.