TrueLoomTextiles

November 11, 2017

1 hour ago, hudsonjames said:

This news made me think a lot about what kind of modern denim industry would be possible in the U.S.? Could small-batch denim makers who purchased some of these old looms actually make a living selling to U.S. jeans companies?

It seems unlikely at the moment that the shuttle looms from Cone will be sold and if they are sold it will most likely be to an entity that does not pose a threat or is not a competitor to Cone (would have to be a non-denim entity). True Loom Textiles and Huston Textile Co are bringing back an old school approach to the textile industry using shuttle looms. Anything is possible for a small scale denim industry in the U.S. if the consumer base is receptive and supportive.

October 27, 2017

10 minutes ago, HGS said:

Does anyone remember a thread over the summer started by "True Loom Textiles" ? They posted about getting 8 shuttle looms to prepare for production.

No real updates since the summer.

Hey HGS - we are getting ready to weave our first batch of ecru long stable sustainable USA Pima cotton. It takes an incredible amount of time, effort, money, and determination to start a textile from scratch. I was devastated when I heard the news about White Oak. They were such an important pillar of the textile industry - not just in the USA but worldwide to all denim lovers. White Oak was synonymous with heritage and history. Our plan had always been to be a counter point and take a different approach creating interesting fabrics on our Toyoda shuttle looms. I'm not sure exactly where True Loom Textiles fits into the textile landscape anymore. USA made fabric - specifically selvedge fabric - has entered a new age and it's a bit scary. I never thought I'd witness the closing of White Oak. Yet in the face of this news we all have to work harder to make sure made in the USA selvedge fabric doesn't become extinct.

June 17, 2017

Hello Everyone!

I thought superdenim might enjoy watching how our company, True Loom Textiles, moved 8 shuttle looms into our North County San Diego warehouse on June 9th. We will be rebuilding and restoring the looms over the next few months. They are in remarkably good condition, but I'm a perfectionist and want to get them in brand new condition. It has always been a dream of mine to run a small operation of shuttle looms and produce truly USA made fabric and clothing with a sustainable and eco focus. As for our company, we plan to create our own clothing line and also collaborate with smaller brands so they have access to small batch custom fabrics. That being said our mission is to redefine what it means to be a sustainable and ethical textile. We also are in the process of setting up a dye-house operation that will only use natural dyes and focus on ways to reduce water usage and waste. Please let me know if you have any questions about the looms or about the company. If you're in Southern California we'd love for you to stop by - just send me a message!