Pendleton

Pendleton

In 1863 a young English weaver named Thomas Kay had a vision of raising his own sheep and producing his own wool in America. Chasing the American dream, Kay set sail to Oregon, America’s newest state at the time. Kay built his own family-operated mill, teaching and eventually passing on the business to his eldest daughter Fannie. From the creation of Pendleton’s first woolen mill in 1893, to establishing trade connections with America’s Indigenous communities, Fannie helped build upon her father’s legacy.

Pendleton is founded on an intimate knowledge of the wool business – from fiber to fabric. Whether it’s a wool garment, wool fabric, or a wool blanket, Pendleton offers over 100 years of expertise, imagination and dedication to quality.

Since 1909, Pendleton has produced blankets, robes and shawls for Indigenous tribes. Today, Pendleton is deeply connected to the Native American population and Pendleton blankets continue to play a significant role in Indigenous communities across North America.