Super Eco

Photo credit: Acorn.com

Based in Lewiston, Maine, David Quinn founded Acorn to produce Slipper Socks, old fashioned slippers with socks attached. He networked with local merchants and cobblers and made 22 pairs for family and friends. Acorn grew to now offer an expansive collection of indoor and outdoor footwear for all seasons.

In 1982, NASA astronauts used the Slipper Socks in space which transitioned Acorn from a cottage business to a high-profile, profitable manufacturer. Since then, astronauts have worn them on shuttle missions, logging more than 500,000,000 miles in their Acorns. The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum has a pair on permanent exhibit.

Acorn's products are produced in 2 to 3 "reputable" factories in China. According to its website, they work directly with the factories and have a "Code of Conduct" agreement to ensure "safe humane working conditions, best quality and safety in the workplace."

Notable Eco Activity

Acorn's Featured Collections include their Vegan and Eco footwear collections. Their Vegan line includes booties, slipper socks, slides, thongs and slippers for women, men and children. They are registered with the International Vegan Society and are made without any animal by-products or animal testing.

Their Eco footwear is made with natural, biodegradable hemp, wool and yak down, and certified organic cotton. The hemp is sustainably grown and the footwear's soles are made of 25% recycled thermo plastic rubber.

• Acorn Details

  • Year Founded

    1976

  • Founded By

    Unavailable

  • Green Products?

    Yes

  • Hazardous Products?

    Unavailable

  • Sector

    Consumer goods

  • Industry

    Apparel stores

  • Help Line

    1-800-US-ACORN

  • Help Address

    info@acorn.com

  • Fax Number

    Unavailable

  • Website

    http://www.acorn.com

  • Key Execs

    David Quinn

  • Competitors

    Patagonia

  
  

• Acorn Locations

  • Headquarters

    2 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7874

  • Mail Address

    2 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME 04240-7874

  • Operates In

    United States

  • Manufacturing

    China

  
  

• Acorn Financial Information

  • Company Type

    LLC

  • Yearly Revenue

    Unavailable

  • Traded On

    Unavailable

  • Symbols

    Unavailable