Record #:

8754

Author(s):

Conway, Bob

Abstract:

Founded in 1901, and originally called the Biltmore Estate Industries, Biltmore Homespun still turns out hand-woven cloth. Now owned by Harry Blomberg, Biltmore Homespun�s wool is sought after by America�s elite. U.S. Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and Roosevelt all wore cloth made at Biltmore Homespun, as did John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 48 Issue 5, Oct 1980, p16-17, il, por

Subject(s):

Textile industry--Asheville

Record #:

13358

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Adding to the progress and development of the textile industry in North Carolina, American Enka Corporation has developed a permanently colored filament rayon for many textile uses. Named Jetspun, the fiber boasts a remarkable color-fast quality, great tensile strength, abrasion resistance, absorptivity, and low cost.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 23, Apr 1955, p17, il

Subject(s):

Textile industry--Asheville; Textile fabrics; American Enka Corp. (Asheville)