HIGH POINT, N.C. — Slane Hosiery Mills in High Point announced it will layoff 288 workers.
The company makes socks for Nike along with other products. The company said its downsizing its facilities located on South Centennial Street and Fairfield Road in High Point. The layoffs begin on Monday, May 18. The company said it has already notified impacted workers.
The company also said the downsizing is a direct result of an unexpected downturn in business and other business impacts related to the coronavirus.