3. FIXED ASSETS (Details) - Fixed Asset Detail - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fixed Asset Detail [Abstract]
Land	$ 671,035	$ 671,035
Buildings	20,606,826	19,247,770
Machinery and equipment	45,124,554	40,611,815
Furniture and fixtures	2,849,091	2,722,751
Lasts, dies and patterns	15,593,484	13,811,676
Construction work-in-progress	464,345	3,161,533
Total	85,309,335	80,226,580
Less - accumulated depreciation	(58,797,842)	(52,390,053)
Net Fixed Assets	$ 26,511,493	$ 27,836,527

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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.

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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service.

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