Featuring Pendleton blankets for both home and outdoor use!

Pendleton has been an established brand in the U.S. for more than 150 years as an authentic wool brand. Riding on the tailwind of the recent outdoor and American casual fashion boom, the brand is attracting more and more attention. One of Pendleton’s most beloved items is the blanket. A blanket with a Native American pattern, which is becoming more and more common these days, is sure to be useful both at home and outdoors. In this issue, we will introduce Pendleton’s signature blanket as well as its uses and recommended items.

What is PENDLETON?

Pendleton is a wool wear and blanket brand established in the United States. Its origins date back more than 150 years from now. It started when Thomas Kay, an English wool weaver, moved to Oregon in 1863. He began operating a family-owned factory as a manufacturer supplying mainly wool products, and in 1909, while trading with Native Americans, led by Thomas’ grandchildren, he began producing blankets with Native American patterns.

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In 1924, the company introduced wool shirts. Then in 1929, the company began offering a full line of men’s apparel, and in 1949, it began offering women’s apparel as well. The members of the Beach Boys, one of the most popular bands of the 1960s, were also Pendleton loyalists and famously called themselves The Pendletons at the time of their debut. Because of this background, many people have the impression that Pendleton = surfing. In Japan, distribution began in the mid-1980s, focusing on household goods. In recent years, Pendleton has also announced collaborations with various apparel brands, and has become an ever-increasing presence that one cannot take one’s eyes off of.

Pendleton’s most representative item is the blanket!

Although wool shirts and knit products are in the spotlight nowadays, the most representative item of Pendleton is none other than the blanket, which has been produced since the brand’s establishment. It is thick, comfortable to the touch, and the fabric is firm and durable. Moreover, with a wide range of sizes available, there is a high possibility that you will find a blanket that suits your taste.

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Pendleton blankets are not only made of wool!

Pendleton blankets come in two main materials: the brand’s iconic wool blankets, which are made of high quality wool that is smooth, soft, and comfortable. The first is the brand’s iconic wool blanket, which is made of high-quality wool and has a moderate thickness, making it smooth to the touch, lightweight, and warm. The other is a cotton blanket with velour on the surface and pile on the reverse. This blanket is popular as a blanket that can be used regardless of the season. Incidentally, there is also a fuzzy blanket made of polyester, but this type is sold only at Costco and is not widely distributed elsewhere.

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When choosing a Pendleton blanket, check the country of production.

When you check Pendleton blankets in the market, have you ever felt that “there is a huge price difference…”? In fact, Jacquard weave wool blankets are manufactured in the U.S. from the yarn stage, while cotton blankets and towels are often made in India or China. The differences in materials and countries of production have an impact on prices. There are whispers, such as ” Is the product made in China a fake? However, since even reliable stores such as Ron Herman sell these items, it is impossible to say that they are fake. Incidentally, inexpensive Indian-made blankets start at around 5,000 yen, while American-made wool blankets can cost as much as 50,000 yen, depending on the size.

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