1931
Irving Zaslow, born in Russia escaped the Pogroms and moved to the USA and started Jaffe’s Art Linen a home goods store in central Philadelphia
1945 to 1950
Jerry, Spencer and Arnold Zaslow (sons of Irving) graduated the Wharton School and joined the family business.
1952
Zaslow Family starts American Textile Distributors (ATD-AMERICAN)
1959
Family closes retail stores to concentrate on distribution business and moves to a new 12,000 sq ft corporate headquarters in Philadelphia.
1964
ATD-AMERICAN supplies all of the flags for President Lyndon Johnson's inauguration.
1979
ATD-AMERICAN moves to newly renovated 19,000 sq ft corporate headquarters in Cheltenham Township a suburb of Philadelphia
1981 to 1991
6 members of the 3rd generation of the Zaslow Family join the company
1991
Established their first 27,000 sq ft bed sheet manufacturing plant called Augusta Mills in Elkton VA
1998
Began supplying fabric to the National Industries for the Blind who make pillowcases for the US Navy.
2001
Augusta Mills ceases operations and Thomaston Mills manufacturing facility and brand name are purchased. All bedding is now sold under the Thomaston Mills brand. Thomaston mills a 250,000 sq ft manufacturing facility was founded by R.E Hightower in 1899 and is the oldest domestic sheet mill in the USA.
2004
Jerry, Spencer win Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
2008
Awarded the Congressional Exporter Excellence Award – Thomaston has been exporting since 1995 and serves over 70 counties on 6 continents
2014
Robert Zaslow, 3rd generation family member, becomes President of Thomaston Mills and ATD-AMERICAN
2018
80,000 sq foot Palmetto Finishing in Easley South Carolina is purchased to expand Thomaston’s manufacturing capabilities in bleaching, dying and finishing fabric. Renamed to Thomaston Finishing.
2019
Started our new Direct to Consumer Brand American Blossom Linens. 4th generation helps with photos on website
2020 to 2022
When imported products were not available during the COVID pandemic Thomaston Mills worked overtime at both plants to supply many hospitality and healthcare properties such as the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas with bedding Made in the USA. Fabric and bedding was also donated to various local organizations to help with mask making and supply shortages.
Future
Thomaston has 30,000,0000 yds of fabric ready to make products and over 70,000 dz sheets and pillowcases in stock. As an industry leader in bedding, they remain committed to quality, sustainability and customer service first. Our legacy drives us forward as we continue to innovate, ensuring the highest standards in American-made bedding.