Sayles Company - Lincoln RI
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nomadwillie
N 41° 53.570 W 071° 24.499
19T E 300208 N 4640682
The mill began around 1847 when William F Sayles purchased Pimbley Print Works and became the leader in the technology of fabric finishing.
Waymark Code: WMR24P
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2016
Views: 2
The original company has its routes back to 1847 when William F Sayles established the Moshassuck Bleachery, where four tons of cloth daily were finished. In 1854 the original buildings burned and within in months the Sayles brothers replaced the buildings and continued to expand the operation over the next 50 years. The business passed to Frank Sayles in 1894, who brought the operation into the 20th century, both from the size of the operation and the technology they employed for finishing cotton, By 1920, 3,000 workers were employed at the plant. Sayles developed advanced chemical processes for treating cloth, which lead to their "Saylerized" which made the cloth soil resistant and reduced lint. Sayl-A-Set and Sayl-A Shrunk controlled shrinking. The water repellant finish was known as Storm King.
Year built?: 1847
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: No
What is or was processed here?: Cotton
Are tours available?: None offered, view from the outside only.
How is or was it powered?: Electric and Steam
Related link to this waymark.: Not listed
What is it used as today?: Not listed
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