Since 1942, Hilasal has made terry-cloth products and luxury towels, carrying production from American-grown cotton bale to finished towel under one roof at its mill in El Salvador. The company specializes in custom designs, including printed and jacquard towels, and supports U.S. distribution through a Miami facility. Hilasal also converts 90 percent of local supplier and in-house waste into energy that powers its mill.
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Thomaston MillsFamily-run since 1899, Thomaston Mills manufactures hospitality and institutional linens in the United States, including bedding and terry towels. Its 400,000-square-foot manufacturing operation combines substantial fabric inventory with automated and manual sewing lines, allowing the company to produce custom sizes, private-label goods and RFID-ready items in smaller runs. Thomaston Mills says it annually makes more than 450,000 dozen sheets and 1 million dozen pillowcases, with products fabricated and finished in the USA from domestic and imported greige fabric.WYNCOTE, PA
SaaSohFounded in the mid-1960s as a manufacturer and supplier of hospitality textiles, Rochester-based SaaSoh now brings its textile expertise to home linens, including luxury towels and bed sheets. The company sources fabrics and fibers globally and works with European mills to develop breathable bedding and absorbent towels, offering its retail collection directly at affordable prices.ROCHESTER, NY
LoftexFounded in 2001, Loftex makes towels and other home textiles for major retailers, pairing precise large-scale production with an unusually strong focus on recycled and lower-impact materials. Its innovation work includes towels made from recycled textiles, ocean plastics, and plant-based fibers, supported by digital sampling and a nationally accredited testing laboratory completed in 2007. Loftex also gives towels and financial support to community organizations through an employee-driven donation program.NEW YORK, NY
Fresh TowelBorn and made in Philadelphia, Fresh Towel manufactures disposable nonwoven shop towels and wipes, including its center-pull towels for demanding cleaning work. The company has crafted towels since 1968 and operates a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility where its American products are made and hand-packed. Fresh Towel later launched its consumer brand after business customers began taking the towels home for use in shops, kitchens, garages, and other everyday settings.PHILADELPHIA, PA