HAV-A-HANK NEWS
Staying Nimble: How a Greenville business has thrived for 80 years
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger // September 14, 2026// SCBiz.com
Old-timers may remember the days when a simple cotton handkerchief was a staple in every man’s sartorial wardrobe. But as companies like Kleenex convinced consumers that disposable tissues were more sanitary, the need for the traditional handkerchief diminished.
So it may come as a surprise to learn that a Greenville business once known as “Hav-a-Hank” is still going strong. Read more...
- Carolina Creative Enterprises is celebrating 80 years in business in Greenville.
- The company began in 1946 as Hav-A-Hank, making cotton handkerchiefs for the textile industry.
- Carolina Creative has expanded into promotional products, blankets and bandannas while maintaining U.S. manufacturing.
- The company now employs 89 people and has growing demand for its American-made bandannas, including from pet and sports markets.
