I was able to tour the Pendleton Woolen Mills in an 8th grade field trip in 1967. We saw much more than this TV piece showed. Back then the wool came in from the ranchers to the Columbia Scouring Mills in N. Portland. There, the dirt was washed out of the wool. A bi-product of this operation was lanolin, which Pendleton bottled and sold. Then the wool was baled and shipped to Washougal. The main difference I remember of the Washougal plant was that the looms used compressed air to shoot the shuttles (I think that was what they were called) back and forth. The looms were very loud. I did not remember seeing blanket fabric also being woven there. Then the fabric was shipped to Pendleton, Oregon to make the blankets, or to Milwaukie, Oregon to sew the shirts. It is unfortunate that the Milwaukie plant was closed and the sewing of the shirts was moved to Mexico.(with fabric from Washougal) Pendleton has always been the only shirt for me, but now I buy them from second hand stores to get the ones that were 100% made in USA.
Last year I bought a wool board shirt from the 80’s or 90’s. I was pleasantly surprised of the quality, warmth, and softness. And at around $50, it was far cheaper than a new one with outsourced tailoring.
I live in Wa state ....never been to the Woolen mill.......however I do own one.....and wonder how they made it? It’s 2 sides are different? I have carted wool with my grandma....she dyed and spun it on a large wheel.....and made Sox’s and wool coats and stuff like that...... it how did they make a two sided blanket? Im will not sure how they did it?
you can use the tex count.1000metres of yarn.weigh its weight will give you the tex count.if the 1000 metres weighs 600 grams you have a 600 tex yarn it can be 1 ply or 2. ply or greater .
i have a big trouble with my bachelor project about making wool spinning lines. I don't know how to caculate all of specification of yarn. I hope someone can help me
The "SI" internationally recognised system is TEX , though I have come across many different systems in my travels 😊 Nm, Leas (flax), Woolen count, Dewsbury, Lbs/Spangle (jute) ,cotton count etc. There are a lot of sites on line which provide conversion charts and explanations for each one whether "direct" or "indirect" systems. Can be a little confusing I admit 😊
I was able to tour the Pendleton Woolen Mills in an 8th grade field trip in 1967. We saw much more than this TV piece showed. Back then the wool came in from the ranchers to the Columbia Scouring Mills in N. Portland. There, the dirt was washed out of the wool. A bi-product of this operation was lanolin, which Pendleton bottled and sold. Then the wool was baled and shipped to Washougal. The main difference I remember of the Washougal plant was that the looms used compressed air to shoot the shuttles (I think that was what they were called) back and forth. The looms were very loud. I did not remember seeing blanket fabric also being woven there. Then the fabric was shipped to Pendleton, Oregon to make the blankets, or to Milwaukie, Oregon to sew the shirts. It is unfortunate that the Milwaukie plant was closed and the sewing of the shirts was moved to Mexico.(with fabric from Washougal) Pendleton has always been the only shirt for me, but now I buy them from second hand stores to get the ones that were 100% made in USA.
Wizz Bang I liked your story.
Last year I bought a wool board shirt from the 80’s or 90’s. I was pleasantly surprised of the quality, warmth, and softness. And at around $50, it was far cheaper than a new one with outsourced tailoring.
Love Pendleton Jackets, so durable and reliable
Wow, so much effort goes into creating one blanket. Amazing, keep up the great work Pendleton!
One of the amazing things we take for granted.
K maravilla de procesar la fibra , gracias a los genios k inventaron a estos hermosas máquinas , saludos desde SICUANI Cusco Perú 🇵🇪
just scored a pendleton shirt at goodwill, excited!
I put my wool jacket in the microwave, my house just burned down. Please advise
I live in Wa state ....never been to the Woolen mill.......however I do own one.....and wonder how they made it? It’s 2 sides are different? I have carted wool with my grandma....she dyed and spun it on a large wheel.....and made Sox’s and wool coats and stuff like that...... it how did they make a two sided blanket? Im will not sure how they did it?
you can use the tex count.1000metres of yarn.weigh its weight will give you the tex count.if the 1000 metres weighs 600 grams you have a 600 tex yarn it can be 1 ply or 2. ply or greater .
Why didn't he pick up the rest of the wool and throw it in there ?
Is it hard to get rid of the colored water once the the dying process is over.
i have a big trouble with my bachelor project about making wool spinning lines. I don't know how to caculate all of specification of yarn. I hope someone can help me
Do u need help now ?
The "SI" internationally recognised system is TEX , though I have come across many different systems in my travels 😊 Nm, Leas (flax), Woolen count, Dewsbury, Lbs/Spangle (jute) ,cotton count etc. There are a lot of sites on line which provide conversion charts and explanations for each one whether "direct" or "indirect" systems. Can be a little confusing I admit 😊
What happened to the mixing department between the dye house and the carding department?
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Great Job
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There's no such places washougal Washington Pendleton woolen Mills is in Pendleton Oregon
I prefer woolrich