Thomas J. Ward

Maidenform Brands LLC operates as a global intimate apparel firm. It, designs, sources and markets bras, pantie,s and shapewear. The company was founded by Ida Rosenthal, Enid Bissett, and William Rosenthal in 1922 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ.

Maidenform, Inc. manufactures and distributes women's lingerie. Its products include bras, accessories, panties, swimwear, shapewear, and sleepwear. The company was founded by Ida Rosenthal, William Rosenthal, and Enid Bissettis in 1922 and is headquartered in Bayonne, NJ.

WestPoint Stevens, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes an extensive range of bed and bath home fashions products. The company's trademark brands include ATELIER MARTEX, BABY MARTEX, CHATHAM, GRAND PATRICIAN, MARTEX, PATRICIAN, UTICA, STEVENS, LADY PEPPERELL, LUXOR, and VELLUX. Its products are marketed through department stores, mass merchants, specialty stores, institutional channels, and WestPoint Stevens Stores, Inc. The company also has significant market share in the domestic accessories market, which includes comforters, bedspreads, bed pillows, throw pillows and mattress pads, among others. WestPoint Stevens was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in West Point, GA.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.