HCI Direct shapes and colors millions of pairs of legs. The company sells women's sheer and opaque hosiery under the Silkies brand in more than a dozen styles and nearly as many colors. It also sells knee-highs, socks, and tights for girls and products to pamper your legs. The firm manufactures its own products, including personal care items. Other brands include Sculptz Shapewear, Silkies Enriche Anti-Aging Skincare, and a pain-relieving cream named PainVanish. Founded in 1974, HCI Direct sells its hosiery primarily by direct mail (it boasts more than 20 million customer members). It also sells through its Web site. A fund managed by Kelso & Company, Bennett Management, owns a majority stake in HCI Direct.

Simon Jersey makes men's and women's work attire and uniforms, specializing in designing and producing bespoke apparel (made-to-measure clothing designed for specific companies). Simon Jersey distributes its wares through its 300-page mail-order catalog and its Web site, filling orders for companies needing just a few uniforms to ones outfitting more than 500 employees. Clothing ranges from business suits to garments worn by hospitality, salon and medical personnel; the firm also offers footwear. Founded in 1971 by Simon Moyle, the company is part of Mercatura Holdings, which was acquired by European professional clothing provider Kwintet in 2007.

Dormer Laboratories manufactures and markets dermatological products, such as Dormer 211 moisturizers and sunscreens, as well as X-Tar and Z-Plus shampoos, for over-the-counter sale in Canada. Its Cantharone brand is a wart remover; the company also acts as a distributor for Acuderm medical devices and supplies. Its products are distributed through general and chain drugstores (Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs) and specialized skin care shops. Its Dormer Cosmetics division develops and sells skin care and cosmetics exclusively through www.skincareforall.com.

Blistex was founded in 1947 as a small, family-run company in the business of developing and marketing lip care products, primarily in the United States. Blistex company's best known for its Blistex lip-care products, but it's also delving into other niches of the personal care products industry. Blistex has extended its reach and added new products to its existing brands by acquiring new product lines -- such as Stridex acne treatments, Kank-A for mouth pain, Foille first aid spray, and Ivarest for poison ivy itch -- all in an effort to grow its business.

Safco was founded in 1967. Safco Products Company does its best to bring some of the comforts of home to the office. The company is a distributor of organization products for the office, as well as pieces to make work feel as comfortable as home. Its 2,200-plus items include back rests and seat cushions, drafting tables, desk chairs, filing and storage systems, footrests, shelving, and garbage cans. Safco distributes its products through dealers, national retailers (Corporate Express, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples), and wholesalers (S.P. Richards, United Stationers), as well as through a catalog and the Internet.

Cohen & Wilks International (CWI) has matured right along with its clientele; as they have grown up from boys to men, so has the company shed its youth and come into its own. Founded in 1974, Cohen & Wilks International (formerly CWI Ltd) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of childrenswear and menswear to many major retailers in the UK. The company is able to produce apparel in virtually any quantity or physical size requested by its customers. The majority of CWI's manufacturing is done by third-party suppliers and trading partners located in Asia.

The firm now ships more than 50 million bottles of wine a year through two businesses, Laithwaites (formerly Bordeaux Direct) and the "Sunday Times" wine club. Both operations sell wine online. Founder Tony Laithwaite first entered the wine business by importing French wines and selling them from a rented railway arch in 1969. When the "Sunday Times" in 1973 published an expos on some of the dirty tricks of the British wine trade, Laithwaite wrote to distance himself from the bad press. The letter drew 2,000 reader responses and prompted the newspaper to establish a wine club with Laithwaite's help.

Cosmolane is a Canadian distributor of quality skin care and cosmetic brands. It was established in 1998 as the distributor for Orlane, Paris. It has since added several quality brands (Ahava, Sampar, Kelemata, Ainhoa, M Asam, Alpure, Mama Mio, Guest Men, and Task) to its portfolio as the company moves forward with its innovative “Science & Nature” program. Maud Julier – founder and President with more than 30 years in the beauty industry, has extensive international experience including England, Middle East, Far East, Australia, Pacific Islands and Japan. Her diversified experience brings a unique perspective and understanding to the multicultural Canadian market.The Cosmolane head office is located in Toronto, in close proximity to most major retailer head offices. It is supported by a third party state of the art logistical service that is a fully secured, air conditioned and regulated environment. Cosmolane has delivered steady growth and success to its brand partners. Its diversified and well rounded portfolio of prestige quality brands has been carefully chosen to minimize duplication of market positioning allowing each to thrive while providing synergies to the corporation.

James Lock & Co. London's leading hatter, which was established in 1676, specializes in custom-fit headwear and holds files of impressions of clients' heads taken using a conformateur. From tweed caps to riding headwear, ladies summer hats to couture hats, and fedoras to top hats, James Lock hats can be found in leading shops throughout the world.

Wolford knows that even the most glamorous women put their pantyhose on one leg at a time -- and considering what the company charges, there's good reason to be careful. Wolford makes high-end hosiery, bodysuits, lingerie, and swimsuits targeted to a younger market. Its men's collection includes tights, knee-highs, and socks. A series of designer biggies, including Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Karl Lagerfeld, have collaborated with Wolford on limited lines of luxury legwear. Wolford partnered with Zac Posen in 2007 for a 10-design collection. Formed in 1949 Wolford now sells its products worldwide through some 230 boutiques and through upscale department stores.

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