Blankets, yes - clothing maybe not
It depends on what you’re buying. Pendleton’s wool blankets are made in the United States, woven at the company’s own mills in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. Its apparel — shirts, sweaters, jackets — is largely manufactured overseas, with some pieces tagged “Made in China.” If you’re buying Pendleton specifically to avoid Chinese manufacturing, the blanket line is the safe choice. The clothing line is not.
The Mills
Pendleton Woolen Mills has operated continuously under family ownership since 1909 — six generations of the same family, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Pendleton, Oregon mill opened in 1909 and specializes in traditional jacquard-woven wool blankets. The Washougal, Washington mill, acquired in 1912, handles plaids, stripes, and the finer weaves used in apparel fabric. Both mills remain active today and together represent roughly half of all woolen mills still operating in the United States.
The blankets are vertically integrated: Pendleton sources wool, dyes it, spins it, weaves it, and finishes it within its own facilities. That level of domestic control is genuinely rare in American textile manufacturing. The mills hold STeP by OEKO-TEX certification for environmental and social compliance standards.
What's Made in the USA
Pendleton’s wool blankets are the product most clearly and consistently made in the United States. This includes the National Parks collection, the iconic Chief Joseph pattern, and the full range of jacquard-woven throws and full-size blankets. These are woven on looms at the Pendleton, Oregon facility and represent the core of what Pendleton has produced domestically for more than a century.
Wool fabric sold directly to designers and manufacturers through Pendleton’s fabric division is also woven at the Oregon and Washington mills.
What's Not Made in the USA
Pendleton’s clothing line — shirts, sweaters, jackets, and most soft goods — is largely manufactured offshore. The company’s own executive VP confirmed in 2025 that roughly 60% of its products are mill-based (domestic), which means approximately 40% are not. Some apparel items carry “Made in China” labels. Others may be assembled in third countries from imported fabric.
Pendleton does not publish a comprehensive list of manufacturing locations by product. The safest verification method is to check the country of origin label on the specific item before purchasing. For online orders, the product page sometimes lists country of origin in the specifications; when it doesn’t, contact Pendleton directly.
Background
The brand traces its roots to 1863, when English weaver Thomas Kay began producing woolen goods in Oregon. The modern company took shape in 1909 under the Bishop family, who have owned it ever since. Pendleton became culturally embedded in American life through partnerships with Native American communities — many of its most recognized patterns were developed in collaboration with tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest, and the company maintains licensing arrangements with specific tribes.
The blanket designs associated with Pendleton are among the most imitated patterns in American textiles. The originals are made in Oregon. Knockoffs and inspired-by versions are not.
Price and Where to Buy
Pendleton wool blankets typically run $150–$300 depending on size and pattern. Full-size blankets (64″ x 80″) are at the higher end; throws and smaller formats are more accessible. The quality is durable to the point of becoming heirloom goods — the construction is the same it has been for decades.
For socks made with the same Pacific Northwest commitment to domestic wool production, see our Darn Tough review. For a workwear brand with a similar mixed-origin story, see our Carhartt post. For 100% made in USA flannel clothes, see Vermont Flannel.
Last verified: April 2026. Always check the product label for the specific item you’re purchasing.
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