About The Sponsor

Like Cone Mills has done since 1891, this History of Denim CD-ROM will  write another important chapter in the history of the jeanswear industry. 

We thank Sportswear International for providing such a spectacular forum  for the major players, processes and personalities that make up the world  of denim. It took SI’s creative spark and tireless research to make this  important project a reality, and Cone is proud to be the sole sponsor of  such a historic fashion statement.

To say that Cone knows denim is an understatement. From bales of cotton to bolts of cloth, we’ve been manufacturing and marketing this unique,  rugged fabric day and night for over a century. 

Cone Mills has long been recognized as a pioneer in the denim  industry with innovations like the original shrink to fit 501 denim and  the first yarn dyed colored denims. I guess you could still say as we did in the 50s we’re the King of Denims!

Today, as the largest producer of denim and the largest manufacturer of  authentic ring spun denim in the world, Cone produces enough denim to  wrap around the world 6 1/2 times each year. 

Cone Mills is proud to be a part of The History of Denim.