The Knitting Mills In 2016, The Knitting Mills was redeveloped into a master-planned, mixed-use destination. Originally, it was a series of knitting mills for Textile Machine Works, which was the largest stocking manufacturer in the world during the 1920's. Later, Vanity Fair Corporation bought the site and opened the first Outlet Center in the U.S. Extensive building renovations were completed in 2018, including a new 60 Mil TPO roofing system with a 20-year warranty, energy-efficient Solar ban 60 windows, and an upgraded lighting protection system. Inside, the property features ceiling heights of 15 feet with a finished height of 10 feet 6 inches, supported by flexible column spacing of 18 to 20 feet, making it ideal for a variety of uses. The HVAC system includes eight 20,000 CFM rooftop units with electric heat, while the completely new NFPA-13 compliant fire sprinkler system ensures maximum safety.