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Pendleton Woolen Mills is a historic American textile company based in Portland, Oregon, with origins dating back to 1863 when British weaver Thomas Kay established a woolen mill in Salem. The modern Pendleton brand was founded in 1909 by Kay’s grandsons, who reopened a mill in Pendleton, Oregon, and began producing high-quality jacquard wool blankets inspired by Native American designs. These blankets quickly became culturally significant, valued in trade and ceremonial use by Indigenous communities.
Today, Pendleton continues to manufacture its signature wool products in the United States at its original mills in Pendleton, Oregon, and Washougal, Washington. The company is known for its premium blankets, apparel, and home goods, all reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and American heritage. Pendleton’s products are backed by a legacy of over a century of weaving expertise and its well-known “Warranted to Be a Pendleton” quality promise.
