Cool-jams
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| Company type | privately-held |
|---|---|
| Industry | Apparel |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Anita Mahaffey |
| Headquarters | San Diego |
Area served | United States |
| Products | wicking sleepwear |
| Website | www.cool-jams.com |
Cool-jams is an American apparel company. It is the largest wicking sleepwear company in the United States
History[edit]
Cool-jams was founded by Anita Mahaffey[1] in 2007[2] as an online store selling bedding and pajamas.[3] The privately held company both produces and retails its goods.[4] Mahaffey serves as the company’s CEO,[5][6] and the company was founded in San Diego.[7]
Products[edit]
Products are designed to wick heat and moisture away from the body during rest[8] and manage temperature regulation issues.[9] Mahaffey developed the line after her own experiences with menopause.[10] The quick drying, moisture wicking products have also been designed for individuals living in or traveling to hot climates.[11][12][13] The company has customers in about 150 countries, and is the largest wicking sleepwear company in the United States.[14] In 2013 Apparel Magazine named its products one of the most innovative of 2013.[15] 20% of the company’s profits are donated to women and children focused charities.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fearless #Over50: These Bold Entrepreneurs Will Inspire You to Start Up, at Any Age". The Story Exchange. June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Focus On Business - A conversation with Cool-jams CEO and founder Anita Mahaffey".
- ^ D. Stroud and K. Walker (2012). Marketing to the Ageing Consumer: The Secrets to Building an Age-Friendly Business. Springer. p. 147.
- ^ "Oh Happy Day!". Success Magazine. April 2015. p. 56.
- ^ Schiff, Jennifer Lonoff (March 12, 2013). "7 Tips to Help IT Leaders Make Their Business an International Success". CIO.
- ^ "Mother and son entrepreneurs get free publicity boost from TV ads". San Diego Union-Tribune. October 26, 2010.
- ^ Borchardt, Debra (September 28, 2016). "Menopause Crowd Loves Cooling Fabric Technology".
- ^ a b Collamer, Nancy (January 8, 2013). Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit From Your Passions Suring Semi-Retirement. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 9781607743828 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Episode 361: ANITA Mahaffey of Cool-Jams: Providing cooling Bedding To Help People Manage Temperature Regulation Issues". February 23, 2015.
- ^ "Socks and nightwear for a hot mamma on Mother's Day". April 22, 2013.
- ^ "Cool-jams moisture-wicking fabric pajama set". 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Products of The Month". Travel International Magazine. January 2014. p. 15.
- ^ https://homebusinessmag.com/lifestyles/must-haves-to-help-entrepreneurs-feel-their-best-maximize-efficiency-every-day/
- ^ "Use Your Life Experience to Do Something Great". The Story Exchange. June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Fashion Mannuscript Fashion Mannuscript June 2013 Page 70". onlinedigeditions.com.