Federal Trade Commission
Received Documents
June 19, 1996
P894219
B18354900170

NAHM
National
Association
of Hosiery
Manufacturers

200 NORTH SHARON AMITY ROAD - CHARLOTTE NC 28211-3004
PHONE:    (704) 365-0913 FAX: (704) 362 -2056

June 17, 1996



Office of the Secretary
Federal Trade Commission - Room 159 
Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20580

Re:  "Made in U.S.A. Policy Commant," 
     FTC File No. P894219

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers (NAHM) is the trade association representing
the interests of those companies in the United States that produce all types of men's, women's, and
children's hosiery.  NAHM members manufacture and market over 85% of all the hosiery sold iii
the United States.

NAHM understands the FTC's comprehensive review of "Made in U.S.A." claims does not
directly address textiles and apparel, including hosiery, because this category is governed by the
"Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (TFPIA)." However,
NAHM wishes to reaffirm its position originally submitted to the FTC in December, 1995 on this
issue.

The manufacture of hosiery is a two-step process: first, yarn is knitted into a cylindrical fabric;
and second, by means of a number of different cutting, sewing, and finishing processes, the
creation of a product.  The ability to label hosiery products "Made in the U.S.A.," regardless of
the origin of the yarns or fibers, has proven practical and beneficial to this segment of U.S.
industry, and allowed it to be competitive on both the domestic and international levels.  It has
also assured U.S. consumer,,; that those products accurately reflect the quality associated with
American made hosiery.

Once again, NAHM appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the "Made in
U.S.A." designation.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Very truly yours,


Chuck Brooks
Vice President and Secretary
CB/alo