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We thought you'd
like a little insight into the lengths we go to develop and constantly "fine-tune"
one of our customers' favorite products. In the following excerpt from our
September 1994 catalog, you'll hear from some of the people who guard the
quality of our Turtlenecks.
Our Turtle Team goes the
extra 200,000 miles to bring you our famous Turtleneck.
"We constantly
monitor size and shrinkage tolerances, so you get a good, consistent
fit."
—
Mary Ann Antonson, Quality |
"What really
sets us apart is our smooth, seamless neck, proportioned to fit
you just right."
—
Brad Gillam, Merchandising |
"The overall
fit is designed for comfort and ease, yet snug enough for easy layering."
—
Jane Kelly, Design |
"Our XS,
XL and Tall sizes extend a broad range to fit nearly everyone."
—
Barb Miller, Inventory |
"We
added just the right amount of Lycra® spandex for maximum resilience
and a gentle hug."
—
Carol Schmitz, Merchandising |
Our road-weary Turtle Team
finds there's no substitute for the very direct approach. So they shuttle
from Dodgeville to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, every two weeks or so. In
addition to relying on phones, fax, and umpteen kinds of mail.
"To make sure we have the details
right, we depend on a strong partnership with our suppliers. And that
means we need to be there," says Turtlemeister Carol Schmitz.
Because not all turtlenecks
are equal. Ours is 100% combed long-staple cotton — or an easy-care
50% cotton / 50% polyester blend — in a lofty and durable interlock
knit. And it's up to 10% heavier than many you'll find.
When it comes to quality, we
always go the extra mile. Because we don't want to give an inch.
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