Engineered for the world's toughest critics.
We design, manufacture, and deliver premium socks, headwear, footwear, and accessories that support pursuit of the outdoors. From trail to town, our portfolio of purpose-driven brands is built on technical expertise, responsible sourcing, and a lasting commitment to quality.
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Built in the foothills of the Blue Ridge.
Our manufacturing center sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, North Carolina. We're an environmentally responsible company that goes the extra mile to provide a healthy, safe working environment.
People join the Nester team to build a lifelong career on the leading edge of textile development. People partner with Nester to bring exceptional products to market — from design and sourcing through manufacturing and delivery.
What We Do
What we do, every day.
In-house design that turns a concept and a brief into a production-ready product.
Domestic and global supply-chain relationships across merino, synthetics, and specialty yarns — including responsible, traceable fibers.
Premium knitting at our U.S. mill or through trusted partners overseas, with Nester oversight throughout.
Rigorous standards and inspection on every program — whether a sock is made here or abroad.
Real-time inventory and on-time delivery that scale from launch runs to national retail.
One responsive, transparent team from first sample to reorder — invested in your success.
Our Brands
A family of purpose-built brands.
From Farm to Feet®'s 100% American merino socks to Fox River, Pistil, and Ballston, our brands share one standard: technical expertise, responsible sourcing, and a lasting commitment to quality.
Licensed Brands
Trusted to carry iconic names.
We're the official North American licensee for Ariat, Woolrich, and Pendleton — bringing our design and manufacturing expertise to brands people already know and love.
Private Label & Contract Manufacturing
The partner behind the brands you trust.
From design and material sourcing to manufacturing and fulfillment, we make premium socks for many of the most respected names in outdoor and lifestyle retail — including REI Co-op and L.L.Bean.