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1983
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Outer Banks was founded out of the vision of a few apparel savvy entrepreneurs
who identified the need for quality knit shirts in the US imprinted sportswear
market.
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1995
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Corporate headquarters moved to Leland, NC. The move to the new corporate office
allowed us to expand the customer service area and upgrade our computer
systems.
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1996
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Fabric Center in Lumberton, NC completed. This modern fabric production plant
features a wide array of technologically advanced textile and dyeing equipment,
which has enabled Outer Banks to significantly increase our production capacity
and better service our customers' needs.
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1997
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Outer Banks launches women’s sport shirts into wholesale market.
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1998
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Outer Banks outerwear line is introduced.
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1999
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Outer Banks is acquired by Sara Lee Corporation and merged with the Hanes Printables division of Sara Lee Branded Apparel group.
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2002
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Revolutionary Build Your Own Coordinates™ Program developed
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2004
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Outer Banks Reserve™, a sophisticated new collection of coordinated sportswear,
is launched.
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2006
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Hanesbrands Inc. a leading marketer of innerwear, outerwear and hosiery apparel completed its spin-off as an independant company from Sara Lee Corporation on September 6, 2006.
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