Pendleton
A legacy of American craftsmanship began with Thomas Kay, an English weaver who arrived in Oregon in 1863 to raise sheep and produce wool. He built a family-operated mill, passing his skills to his daughter Fannie. In 1893, Pendleton’s first woolen mill was established, and Fannie expanded trade with Indigenous communities. Her sons continued the tradition, launching a wool finishing department in 1898, laying the foundation for Pendleton Woollen Mills. Today, the Kay family's commitment to wool and textile innovation remains at the heart of Pendleton products.
