Contempora Fabrics designs and manufactures high-performance circular knit fabrics for activewear, team uniforms, swimwear, intimates and more — built for comfort, durability and style.
State-of-the-art circular knit machines
Stringent ISO 9001 quality audits
Every worker is invested in excellence
Seamless USMCA & CAFTA-DR logistics
Founded in 1972, Contempora Fabrics is an employee owned circular knit company based in Lumberton, NC. Starting as a contract knitter, Contempora has evolved into one of the premier knit fabric manufacturers in the US. With over 200 machines and a capacity of 2 million pounds per month, Contempora has continued to expand to meet the needs of our customers.
Our ability to offer greige packages and finished fabric allows us to work at all levels in the knit fabric supply chain. Close relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, brands and retailers have also kept our business strong in an ever changing textile market. The research and development team at Contempora is always available to discuss the latest fibers and technology trends and to offer fabric analysis for our customers. At Contempora, our daily commitment is to offer competitively priced, quality fabric with reasonable lead times.
From demanding high-visibility job sites to high-speed athletic fields, our circular knits are customized to optimize performance, softness, and resilience.
Trusted by premier global athletic, lifestyle, and workwear brands to deliver uncompromised quality, scale, and supply chain security.
From everyday foundation knits to high-compression specialty textiles, explore our core fabric constructions.
Because our operators, mechanics, and technicians personally own Contempora Fabrics, every order is treated like our own name is on it. We take fierce pride in our craft, long-standing customer relationships, and delivered quality.
We are relentlessly committed to circular manufacturing and low-impact processing that safeguards natural resources for future generations.
Our knowledgeable staff leverages experience handling international shipment documents – shipping containers to Central America weekly. We are prepared to help your brand navigate the challenges of international shipping, offering guidance every step of the way so that you can manufacture with confidence.
