White Oak’s Legacy with Ralph Tharpe (H+)
We talk with Ralph Tharpe, a textile developer at Cone Mills White Oak for nearly 50 years and the founder of the White Oak Legacy Foundation.
We talk with Ralph Tharpe, a textile developer at Cone Mills White Oak for nearly 50 years and the founder of the White Oak Legacy Foundation.
One of the greatest tragedies in heritage denim was the closure of Cone Mills White Oak plant at the end…
From Greensboro, North Carolina, Proximity Mfg looks to their city's storied textile past to make for a truly modern heritage brand.
We profile the brand new heritage and made in the USA shop Hudson's Hill, which recently opened in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Though most people know of the name "Cone Mills", many do not know its story, production techniques, and why it's renowned for quality and durability.