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Keeping American Textiles Alive for 160 Years w/ Faribault Mill
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Why does a wool blanket cost $200? After touring Faribault Mill, most visitors ask a different question: why doesn't it cost more? In this episode, Faribault’s CEO, Ross Widmoyer, explains the remarkably involved process of turning raw wool into a finished blanket, and how Faribault blends generations of textile expertise, old machinery, and modern technology to keep one of America’s oldest manufacturing traditions alive.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Faribault Mill’s History (3:11)
Ross Widmoyer’s Path To Textiles (4:44)
The Process of Textile Production (13:33)
Craftsmanship & Quality Control (28:19)
The Future of Textile Manufacturing (40:05)
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