South Carolina Textile Mill Closing; 145 Jobs Lost

Mount Vernon Mills in Williamston, South Carolina will close its plant in June, streeting 145 workers.

Williamston officials say the town’s revenue will be cut 8% by the closure.

Mount Vernon Mills is a manufacturer of textile and related products for the apparel, industrial, institutional, and commercial markets. Products include denim; flame retardant fabrics for apparel; table linens and other hospitality products; textile sizing and finishing chemicals; paint roller fabrics, automotive fabrics; and synthetic pine straw.

Headquartered in Mauldin, South Carolina, Mount Vernon has about 3,600 employees and operates 14 production facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas.