White Oak’s Selvedge Looms Find New Home in Louisiana
The saga of White Oak—previously the last remaining selvedge denim mill in North America—continues. As we’ve previously reported, Cone Mills…
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Levi’s is No Longer Producing Any 501 Jeans in America
For the first time in history, Levi’s is no longer producing any of their iconic 501 jeans in America. According…
Unionmade, Menswear Retailer, Closes its Doors After 10 Years
Unionmade, purveyor of high-end menswear, has shut its doors down after 10 years of business. Started in 2009 by Todd…
The Flat Head President Resigns, Suspends Production
After over 20 years in business, Japanese denim brand The Flat Head is entering a new chapter. The brand made an announcement…
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White Oak Sells Draper Looms, New Owner Plans Denim Production
One of the greatest tragedies in heritage denim was the closure of Cone Mills White Oak plant at the end…
Ravaged by a Typhoon, Kiyama Mills Looks for Help
Takayuki Echigoya of Bowery Blue Makers has reached out on GoFundMe in an effort to save small denim-maker, Kiyama Mills. The mill,…
Woolrich to Close Original Mill in Pennsylvania
Another American icon will soon close its doors. The original Woolrich woolen mill in Clinton County, Pennsylvania was first opened…
Wrangler Implements Potentially Revolutionary ‘Dry Indigo’ Foam-Dye Tech
In the quest to reduce resource consumption and overall environmental impact, Wrangler’s latest step is a long stride that’s poised…
Noble Denim Bids Farewell with Their Final Batch of Jeans
For six years, Noble Denim has been producing small batches of quality jeans made in America, helping to push a wave…
Huston Textiles Looks to Revive American Textiles Via Kickstarter
Huston Textiles will soon be the last remaining selvedge denim mill in the United States. Based out of Sacramento, California…