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PENDLETON
The Pendleton Woolen Mill of Oregon was opened in 1909, producing Indian blankets. In time, the blankets were used to make bathrobes and coats. By 1924 they started making the famous Pendleton Man's wool shirt, and by 1929 they were producing a full line of menswear.
In 1949, Pendleton first made women's clothing. Most notable was their '49er jacket - hip length, long-sleeved casual jacket with wide collar, patch pockets and large shell buttons down the front. The 49er is still being made by Pendleton today.
For many years, Pendleton raised their own sheep and spun and wove the wool. They sold the fabric as well as the blankets and finished clothing. At one time, Pendleton used 1% of all the wool produced in the US.
Pendleton worked exclusively in wool until 1972, when they produced their first spring line. Blue Pendleton labels indicate men's clothing, and white labels are on women's.
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