Hamrick Mills of Gaffney, S.C., one of the U.S. textile industry’s esteemed companies, has been named eTextileCommunication.com‘s (eTC’s) 2017 Industry Champion, joining the elite ranks of previous winners Parkdale, Valdese Weavers and Greenwood Mills. Since 1900, the company has taken pride in producing high-quality woven fabrics in both poly/cotton blends as well as 100% cotton. To prepare for the future, the family-owned and operated company recently made a substantial investment in new equipment and upgrades, and has named a next-generation family member to lead the company during this exciting period of industry rebirth.