T is for Textile Mills

Let's look at a brief history and the importance of textile mills in South Carolina.
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[@dvrmte]

My grandfather went to textile manufacturing school and worked in management in several mills. Later he worked for Saco-Lowell installing machinery all over the world. May father also worked for the same place and did the same job. I worked with my father installing roving frames in Laurens Mill when I was 16 years old. We also installed part of the first cotton dust vacuum systems there. My father warned me of the coming end of the textile industry so I worked in other industries that were replacing textiles. I'm retired now.

[@boardoutmind]

My first job was at a place called Burlington industries. It closed it down though. It was a good place other than the job security area

[@sblackwell1657]

I worked for Clinton Mills, Inc. from Clinton, S.C. Spinner/Doffer . A unique experience in textile manufacturing !

[@kaia2749]

Writing about working in a textile mill right now! Thanks so much