Private company
Nelson Knitting Company
American hosiery manufacturer
The Nelson Knitting Company was an American hosiery manufacturer based in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1880, the company made work socks sold as Rockfords and became known for the red-heel design used in traditional sock monkeys.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1880Founded1
- HeadquartersRockford1
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The Nelson Knitting Company was an American hosiery manufacturer based in Rockford, Illinois. Founded in 1880, the company made work socks sold as Rockfords and became known for the red-heel design used in traditional sock monkeys.2
Products and brands
- sock
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1880Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaNelson Knitting Company
- WikidataQ141104564
Sources
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- 2WikipediaNelson Knitting Company on Wikipedia