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5874
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A number of products have been developed in North Carolina, but few people today know that pantyhose were created in the state in the mid-1950s by executives of Glen Raven Mills.
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12007
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In 1880 John Q. Gant formed a partnership to build Glen Raven Mills, Inc., a cotton mill located on the Haw River near Burlington. Through the years the company created many products, but its most famous was a stocking garment developed in the 1950s and known worldwide as pantyhose.
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43631
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"The second-generation owner of a Surry County hosiery mill is helping keep a North Carolina legacy industry alive. His company's 21st century socks feature bold designs and high quality fabrics. geared to dedicated lovers of the outdoors." Kelly Nester, CEO of Nester Hosiery in Mount Airy is the brainchild of Farm to Feet socks, which first appeared in stores in 2013. The brand has been largely popular since its inception and serves as a model of sustainability.
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