From its 100,000-square-foot Hudson Valley facility in Poughkeepsie, BabyVision Inc. designs and sells baby and toddler apparel and care accessories through a portfolio of brands. The company says its products reach well over 100 countries, with an emphasis on safe, affordable baby care, premium fabrics and continually refreshed artwork. BabyVision also highlights its community-minded workplace, including hiring people with developmental disabilities.
Spectrum DesignsFounded in 2011 in a backyard barn, Spectrum Designs is a nonprofit custom apparel and promotional-products company whose work creates meaningful careers for people on the autism spectrum. What began with two employees and one printing machine has grown into an 80-plus-person operation with facilities in New York and New Jersey, while maintaining its focus on inclusive employment and individualized workplace support. Spectrum also pairs that mission with environmentally responsible production and is certified by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Baby EmporioSince 1996, Baby Emporio has built its identity around award-winning baby legwear designed in Indian Wells, California. Its distinctive shoe-look socks give infants a dressed-up appearance without the weight of real shoes, while the company’s “We Care–We Share” effort has included donations of thousands of socks and tights to community organizations.NEW YORK, NY
The Happy Hues CompanyFounded by mother of three Eunique Jones Gibson, The Happy Hues Company makes baby essentials designed to give little ones comfort and a stronger sense of representation. Its diapers, training pants and wipes pair gentle, skin-conscious materials with culturally rich, affirming designs inspired by Gibson’s realization that her daughter could not see herself reflected in training pants. The Black-owned company donates 5% of its net proceeds to organizations serving underserved youth.
BEAN of BrooklynBEAN of Brooklyn makes understated headwear for children and big kids, including cotton beanies and slouchies made in the USA. Founded around the idea that children should be their own billboard rather than advertisements for brands, the company uses premium, ethically sourced materials and donates 26.3% of net profits to charities supporting childhood development and inclusion.