Our Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

Our Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility

At Thomaston Mills, we strive to align our business values, purpose, and strategy with the needs of our customers, associates, suppliers and communities. Our goal is to embed responsible and ethical principles into every aspect of our operations.
~Robert Zaslow, CEO

Social Responsibility

Fair Employment Practices: Fully compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act and USA labor and employment regulations. We offer healthcare and life insurance and a 401k retirement plan.
Community Engagement: Promoting job growth and supporting civic and community initiatives are key priorities for us.
Employee Well-being: As a responsible employer, we prioritize the well being of our team members and foster a fair, supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Supplier Standards: All of our suppliers must comply with all applicable employment, health, safety and environmental laws.
Safety: Safety is a priority for Thomaston Mills and we strive for continual improvement. All associates are required to do mandatory training as safety is the responsibility of all.

Environmental Responsibility

Compliance and Accountability: We adhere to all environmental laws, regulations, and codes of practice and focus on the 3 R’s-REDUCE, RECYCLE AND REUSE

Sustainable Sourcing: Whenever possible, we source materials locally to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
Responsible Waste Management: All waste is managed responsibly. None of our textile trimmings or waste ends up in landfills; 100% is repurposed into new products.

Continuous Improvement: Monitoring and improving our environmental performance is a continual process.
Recycling Initiatives: We recycle all cardboard roll core sand use recycled pallets and cartons in our operations.