Interesting history. Didn't really think about that. Much like today with shipping all our cotton overseas to be woven into fabrics and then brought back to be sold here. So sad that the mills closed. No wonder we have to pay so much now. But, then its not bad considering the life of the product. Think about a pack of cigarettes for $6 what goes up in smoke immediately. I'd rather spend that $6 for fabrics that I can use and enjoy for the rest of my lifetime.