American Woolen Company, one of the very few wool manufacturers left in the country, recently revealed that they will be providing the Army with high-quality fabric for their unveiled classic uniform and hoping to revive an industry that was once-prominent.
Located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, American Woolen Co. also provides high-quality fabrics to some of the most popular fashion brands in the country like J. Crew, North Face and Timberland.
By providing these fabrics for the Army, they are hoping to bring back American-made products.
Jacob Harrison Long, the CEO of the Stafford Springs-based company believes the demand for high-quality American-made products is making a comeback.
“I really believe there is craftsmanship coming back to America,” he said, adding that purchasing the mill is a “golden opportunity” for growth
“This is one of America’s last mills … and the idea for us is to create something in Connecticut that can make ‘Made-in-Connecticut’ pretty powerful,” he said.
The Army’s new classic-looking military uniforms will resemble those worn by soldering and officers from over a half-century ago. Despite them being more costly due to the higher quality of fabric, the uniforms are expected to last much longer and be much more durable than most.
