Joe Commendatore and Nick D'Eramo started a CT based wholesale operation in 1977 servicing the convenience store industry with novelties, sun glasses and lighters. By utilizing state of the art marketing programs and aggressive selling techniques the business quickly caught on with the use of creative in store displays and a constant supply of trendy, hot selling items. The combination of Joe's business background and Nick's sales and marketing savvy helped the two entrepreneurs establish a thriving business and the start of a long lasting relationship.

Midway through the eighties the two looked to expand their horizons by taking on silk screening equipment to produce their own T-shirts. While looking into this market they discovered the fast growing world of embroidery and made a purchase of a new 6-head machine. This opened up new avenues and before long the company began supplying major convenience stores with uniforms. The response floored them and midway through 1987 the two decided to focus on the textile industry. Their immediate goals were to provide high end fashionable garments with quality and reasonable pricing.

1991 and the advent of the Persian War conflict presented an opportunity to supply their market with hats produced with a Desert Storm insignia. The boys came up with the idea of donating $1.00 from each hat sale to an organization founded to help families cope with relatives on the war front. They supplied then President Bush with a prototype and he wore the hat on the cover of the NY Daily News. Triple Stitch was able to donate over $70,000 for the families. The media coverage helped take the fledgling company to the next level.

In 1993 the company evolved into the corporate market. Uniforms and casual attire polo shirts were now being supplied to restaurants, corporate entities and whoever else would listen. Triple Stitch began competing against larger, established uniform companies and quickly gained a sizeable market share. They provided companies such as Mobil and Cumberland Farms with timely and fashionable catalog programs. Quality and service were their stepping stones to success.

1996 brought a larger facility and an expansion of production and customer service staff.

During 1997 the company made more use of computer technology and introduced a unique electronic catalog program. This has turned out to be a great success, and so far in 1998 many new corporate chains are signing on with the company.