Knit-Rite
Textile ManufacturingKansas, United States51-200 Employees
Knit-Rite designs, manufactures, and markets textiles used in medical and consumer markets. Based in Kansas City, Kansas and founded in 1923, it emphasizes in-house development and ongoing textile research to support product quality and patient quality of life. Its product lines cover foot care, vascular support, orthopedics, podiatry, pedorthics, and related fields, while maintaining a focus on orthotics and prosthetics. The company expanded its capabilities through the 2000 acquisitions of Therafirm Inc. and TheraFoot Technologies Inc., broadening its reach across acute and long-term care, industrial safety, maternity, sports medicine, and other applications. In 2019, Knit-Rite became part of the Thuasne Group, a larger European medical devices organization. Manufacturing operations are located in two states, and the business serves facilities, providers, and retailers with its textiles and responsive service.