Much More than Prosthetic Socks

With in-house development of the SmartKnit seamless diabetic sock in 1999, the acquisitions of both Therafirm and TheraFoot Technologies in 2000, and the establishment of SmartStep, Incorporated in 2002, Knit-Rite's textile manufacturing expertise has expanded to include foot care products, acute and long-term care, orthopedics, industrial safety, sports medicine, podiatry and pedorthics.

Built upon founder Billy Isle's philosophy that "You are not handicapped unless you are handicapped in your head!" Knit-Rite remains the only manufacturer to maintain an active R&D staff with a scientific background in textile technology, dedicated to the orthotic and prosthetic supplies market. Through a commitment to amputees and a dedicated focus on textile research, Knit-Rite continues to innovate, develop, and provide quality medical textile products within its markets.

Knit-Rite innovations include:

• First Machine Washable Wool Prosthetic Sock (Super Sock)
• Developed Fracture Socks
• Developed Post-Op Socks
• First Stretch / Lycra Prosthetic Socks (A-Plus)
• Innovated DuPont CoolMax & Lycra Prosthetic Sock (Soft Sock)
• Invented Tubular Prosthetic Shrinker (Compressogrip Shrinker)
• Innovated Protective Body Sock (Torso Interface)
• Developed Specialized Impression Stockinette (AccuCast)
• Developed High Stretch Prosthetic Sheath (Super Stretch Sheath)
• Innovated High Stretch Fitting Sock (Stretch Spacer Sock)
• Innovated Corespun / Truly Seamless AFO Socks (SmartKnit)
• Innovated Corespun / Truly Seamless Diabetic Socks (SmartKnit)