Letter from Daphne Koenigsberg...

Celebrating our 17th year, we have seen that times are certainly not the same as they used to be!   After starting Pine Island in 1991, I became the sole owner in January of 2005.  I can’t believe it has been that long!  Many changes have been made by me, much needed changes, and I have so much more I want to do.  I’m almost there.

With the textile industry disappearing around us, we closed our domestic facility on February 28, 2006, and took our entire line to being totally import with the exception of 5 styles.  Also, in today’s market, we find that we compete with the branded names on a daily basis even though we sew in the same mills, use the same fabrics and in many cases, have the same designs.  To help with our name recognition for the new comers in our industry, we picked up three distributors in 2007 for added exposure. 

In 2008, we are offering free freight for all orders placed for Pine Island and Concepts with no dollar minimum.  We have revamped the Concepts line and can now offer fashion price point knits; something I’m sure your wallet will love.  Pine Island’s prices have also been adjusted to reflect an import world where you will find remarkable buys.  After introducing Everyday Life in 2007 with only 20 theme designs, we have added another 25 theme designs and more color options.   This line is truly a work in progress.

To reiterate what each of our line offers, they are:

Pine Island….   This is a line of beautiful fabrics including Mercerized, Pima, and Organic Cottons.  We also have Moisture Management, Heavy Fleece and Stripes to make this line even more exciting.    Pine Island now has lower prices to reflect the import market.

Concepts….  We have revamped this line and made it totally import with softer fabrics, 100% Ring Spun Combed Cotton, and have it now at a price point.   You will still find a few styles that are USA Made with the Concepts label.

Everyday Life….  Theme Print Shirts with Lifestyle themes printed on the sleeves before the garments are sewn.   We now have 44 designs with more being created.   These are new and unique and are USA Made!

To help with your sample costs, we also have put a program in place where you can get a six pack at 25% off.   And last but not least, we want to know your thoughts.  Please give us feed back!  Whether it is a design suggestion for our theme prints, your experience with our customer service department or even your shipments, we want to hear from you.

Here’s to a great 2008!

Daphne Hall Koenigsberg
Owner

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