Are there any operational silk mills in California?

Burlington Industries Group (owned by W.L Ross & Co. / International Textile Group). One of the largest US fabric manufacturers. They make wool worsted and worsted-blend fabrics, and waterproof synthetics for the apparel market. In later 2003, they had been bought by W.L Ross & Co. read more

The silk worms were very hungry, however, and soon there were not enough mulberry trees to feed them. The Ladies Silk Culture Society closed in 1895. As a tribute to that industry, the upscale market in the center of town is named Mulberry's Market. read more

In 1891, the Carlson-Courier Silk Mill Co. in San Francisco had just purchased California Silk Mills, a competitor, and thus had become the largest silk mill west of the Mississippi River. Later that year, the business suffered a major fire and the owners were actively scouting for a new, safer location to rebuild the plant. read more

The mill at Trion produces over 400,000 square yards a day in a wide variety of denim including washed, over-dyed, and stretch fabrics. Other products within the group include twills, drills, duck, and plain weave fabrics. read more