CloseCoat manufactures a fully patented, traditional central closure outerwear garment designed to be safer for car seat travel by eliminating compression risk. The company specializes in apparel design, technical outerwear, and children's clothing.
FlipFortCollege friends and mothers Ellen Velez and Sarah Filipovitz created FlipFort after a 12-hour family road trip, and now make soft, breathable cotton-blend covers that turn car seats and full-sized strollers into cozy spaces for children. Their foldable design uses mesh ventilation, magnetic closures and adjustable straps to block sun and distractions while giving young passengers a calmer place to ride or nap. FlipFort is a woman-owned business with design and utility patents pending.HUDSON, OH
iApparel BrandsFounded in 2007 by Sammy Catton, iApparel Brands grew from a children’s outerwear company into a New York apparel company that develops and manages branded clothing across outerwear, lifestyle, workwear and streetwear. Its portfolio includes the company-owned SOUTHPOLE® and Bass Creek Outfitters brands, along with licensed labels such as Members Only, and is supported by an overseas design and production office in Nanjing, China. The company’s quality-assurance team oversees production and compliance with CPSIA regulations.NEW YORK, NY
The Lily Pad CompanyThe Lily Pad Company was created by a mom who wanted a more comfortable way for children to rest during car rides. It makes a patent-pending neck-support wedge for young children in car seats or strollers, using open-cell memory foam wrapped in organic cotton; the products are made in the USA.
Comint Apparel GroupFrom its New York City base in the garment district, privately owned Comint Apparel Group has spent more than 40 years making outerwear for its own brands, licensed labels, and private-label retail partners. The company produces millions of garments annually through operations spanning four continents, with its nationally distributed Sebby and Sebby Collection lines among its best-known names. Comint also manages design, global manufacturing, quality oversight, and coast-to-coast distribution for retailers.NEW YORK, NY