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A Great Gift with a long History - Woolrich Woolen Mills

Link: http://www.woolrich.com/ “American Success Story” is the title of this American tale. In 1830, an immigrant from England named John Rich built his first woolen mill in rural central Pennsylvania and sold his goods from a mule cart. Eight generations later, Woolrich Woolen Mills is the oldest continually operating woolen mill in the United States, and the Woolrich™ brand is recognized—and revered-- around the world. Woolrich Woolen Mills is also an American history story: • 1861- 1865: Woolrich supplies blankets for soldiers during the Civil War. • 1880: Woolrich begins to produce outdoor clothing for recreational activities enjoyed by an emerging leisure class. • 1890: Woolrich produces a multi-pocket vest for railroad men to hold watches, tickets and other paraphernalia. • 1914- 1917: Woolrich supplies blankets for soldiers during World War I. • 1939: Woolrich produces wool clothing for three expeditions in the Antarctic, led by of Admiral Byrd. • 1942: Woolrich produces blankets for soldiers during World War II. • 1972- 1975: Woolrich produces a parka for Arctic pipeline workers. Woolrich Woolen Mills Today On a recent factory tour of Woolrich Woolen Mills in the small village of Woolrich, Pa., I saw the step-by-step process of raw wool turning into handsome finished fabric. After the tour and an interview with the mill director, I made a beeline to the company store, which is within walking distance from the mill. And what a company store! Chock-full of “everything Woolrich™” from floor to ceiling. Literally. A canoe fabricated with the Buffalo Check plaid hangs from the ceiling just beyond the entrance. My favorite items in the company store were the woolen blankets, shirts and jackets, chamois shirts, and the iconic Buffalo Check Plaid shirts and caps. Take a good look at the Woolrich™ website. If you’re not already a fan of this iconic American company, chances are very good that you’ll become one.