A rich history since 1925.
2025
100 Years of Better Sleep
Fueled by Innovation and Investment

2023
American Textile Company Introduces Ground-breaking Allergy Bedding
American Textile Company introduces bedding products with ground-breaking HeiQ Allergen* Tech
*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens.

2022
American Textile Continues Digital Transformation
American Textile Continues Digital Transformation with Centric PLM™
Tranquility Named 2022 Good Housekeeping Bedding Award Winner
Tranquility’s Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket Honored in Annual Best Awards.
America’s No. 1 Weighted Blanket Brand Tranquility Earns PARENTS® Kids’ Sleep Award
Tranquility’s Best-Selling Weighted Blanket for Kids Honored in Publication’s First-of-its-Kind Sleep Recognition Program.






2021
American Textile Company Releases First Sustainability Impact Report
As the leading provider of performance sleep solutions, we recognize the strong connection between a good night’s sleep, a healthy environment, and overall wellness.

2020
American Textile Announces Expansion
ATC is planning a significant expansion to its manufacturing and distribution center in Tift County, GA.
Sealy Achieves #1 Share and Tempur-Pedic Surpasses $1B
American Textile Company is proud to share that their licensing partner Sealy achieved the #1 share position in 2019, growing 12.5% to $1.4B.
AllerEase Ultimate Patent
American Textile Company patents innovative bedbug barrier mattress protector.
American Textile Company Manufactures Face Masks
Workforce re-deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AllerEase Platinum Patent
American Textile Company patents innovative zip-off top mattress protector.










2019
Supplier of the Year Award
American Textile Company earns Walmart Supplier of the Year Award.

2018
Sealy Trademark License Agreement Expanded
Now includes pillows, mattress pads, and comforters.
Tranquility Brand launched
American Textile Company creates weighted blanket brand that will achieve #1 share in the category.




2017
Tempur-Pedic Trademark Licensing Agreement
American Textile Company signs Tempur-Pedic trademark licensing agreement.
Hospitality Division Launched
American Textile Company launches Hospitality division.
American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands Tifton, GA operation, doubling warehouse and manufacturing capabilities.






2015
AmeriFill Launched
American Textile Company launches AmeriFill, contract manufacturing division.
20th Anniversary Of El Salvador Facility
American Textile Company celebrates 20th anniversary of their El Salvador manufacturing facility.




2013
Lance & Blake Ruttenberg Named CEO & Executive Vice President
Lance Ruttenberg, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, is named CEO. Blake Ruttenberg (brother) is named Executive Vice President.

2012
Shanghai Trading Company
American Textile Company opens Shanghai Trading Company in China.
Sealy Trademark Licensing Agreement
American Textile Company signs Sealy trademark licensing agreement.




2011
American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with a new facility located in Tifton, Georgia.

2010
Bed Bug Outbreaks Fuel Innovation and Sales
As national attention turned to the increasing number of bed bug outbreaks, the company is recognized for its innovative bed bug barricade construction in both pillow and mattress covers.
Manufacturer of the Year for Sustainability
The firm’s pioneering efforts in sustainability, including an energy efficient building on a former brownfield site, and its reduction of landfill waste in manufacturing and packaging, earns recognition from the Pittsburgh Business Times.




2008
American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with new facility located in Dallas, Texas.
AllerEase Named Most Innovative New Product
Industry leading publication Home Textiles Today names AllerEase bedding the most innovative new product in its prestigious annual Textile Industry Awards competition.
Sustainability Program Announced
American Textile was an early leader in the effort to reduce manufacturing and packaging waste, announcing a recycling program that saves over 100 tons of waste from landfills every year.






2007
American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with new facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

2006
American Textile Company Cuts The Ribbon
American Textile Company cuts the ribbon on its $9.2 million expansion to house the company’s growing sleep pillow manufacturing operation in Duquesne.

2003
Corporate Headquarters Moved To Duquesne
Due to rapid growth, American Textile Company moves to corporate headquarters to Duquesne, Pennsylvania.

2000
75 Years Of Business
American Textile Company celebrates 75 years of business! Local Pittsburgh American Pop Artist, Burton Morris, is commissioned to create a painting for the celebration.

1997
3M & American Textile Company Partner
3M Personal Care & Related Products Division and American Textile Company partner to create mattress encasements.

1996
Textile Market Debut
AllerEase makes its debut at the Textile Market in New York City.

1995
First Allergen Barrier Bedding Brand
American Textile Company launches the first allergen barrier bedding brand, AllerEase.

1994
American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands internationally opening a manufacturing plant in El Salvador.

1992
Jack Ouellette Named President
Jack Ouellette is named President of American Textile Company; Reid Ruttenberg assumes Chairman position.

1991
First Showroom
American Textile Company opens its first showroom in New York City.

1990
City Designates American Textile Day in Pittsburgh
Recognizing the company’s longstanding commitment to manufacturing employment in the region, the City of Pittsburgh creates American Textile Day.

1988
Vendor Of Excellence Award
American Textile Company earns their first ever Target Vendor of Excellence Award; many Target Vendor awards would follow.

1985
60 Years Of Business
American Textile Company celebrates 60 years of doing business with Sears, Roebuck and Co.

1976
Jack Ouellette Joins
Jack Ouellette (future CEO of American Textile Company) joins the team.

1968
May Department Stores Company Recognition
American Textile earns recognition as exceptional supplier to one of the largest national retailers of its era.

1966
New Merchandise Exhibited
American Textile Company exhibits new merchandise at a manufacturing convention in Pennsylvania.

1964
Reid Ruttenberg Named CEO
Reid Ruttenberg, following in the footsteps of his father, Charles Ruttenberg, is named CEO of American Textile Company.

1959
American Textile Company Manufactures Flags
American Textile Company manufactures American flags after Hawaii and Alaska join the Union.

1950
American Textile Company Expands Operations
American Textile Company expands operations, moving the corporate office to Lawrenceville, PA.

1939
Ironing Board Cover Patented
Charles Ruttenberg, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania patents the ironing board cover.

1930
First Product Sold
The first product was a mattress cover sold to Sears & Roebuck.

1925
American Textile Established
American Textile Company is established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A rich history since 1925.
2025

100 Years of Better Sleep
Fueled by Innovation and Investment
2023

American Textile Company Introduces Ground-breaking Allergy Bedding
American Textile Company introduces bedding products with ground-breaking HeiQ Allergen* Tech
*Inanimate allergens such as house dust mite matter & pet allergens.
2022

American Textile Continues Digital Transformation
American Textile Continues Digital Transformation with Centric PLM™

Tranquility Named 2022 Good Housekeeping Bedding Award Winner
Tranquility’s Temperature Balancing Weighted Blanket Honored in Annual Best Awards.

America’s No. 1 Weighted Blanket Brand Tranquility Earns PARENTS® Kids’ Sleep Award
Tranquility’s Best-Selling Weighted Blanket for Kids Honored in Publication’s First-of-its-Kind Sleep Recognition Program.
2021

American Textile Company Releases First Sustainability Impact Report
As the leading provider of performance sleep solutions, we recognize the strong connection between a good night’s sleep, a healthy environment, and overall wellness.
2020

American Textile Announces Expansion
ATC is planning a significant expansion to its manufacturing and distribution center in Tift County, GA.

Sealy Achieves #1 Share and Tempur-Pedic Surpasses $1B
American Textile Company is proud to share that their licensing partner Sealy achieved the #1 share position in 2019, growing 12.5% to $1.4B.

AllerEase Ultimate Patent
American Textile Company patents innovative bedbug barrier mattress protector.

American Textile Company Manufactures Face Masks
Workforce re-deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AllerEase Platinum Patent
American Textile Company patents innovative zip-off top mattress protector.
2019

Supplier of the Year Award
American Textile Company earns Walmart Supplier of the Year Award.
2018

Sealy Trademark License Agreement Expanded
Now includes pillows, mattress pads, and comforters.

Tranquility Brand launched
American Textile Company creates weighted blanket brand that will achieve #1 share in the category.
2017

Tempur-Pedic Trademark Licensing Agreement
American Textile Company signs Tempur-Pedic trademark licensing agreement.

Hospitality Division Launched
American Textile Company launches Hospitality division.

American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands Tifton, GA operation, doubling warehouse and manufacturing capabilities.
2015

AmeriFill Launched
American Textile Company launches AmeriFill, contract manufacturing division.

20th Anniversary Of El Salvador Facility
American Textile Company celebrates 20th anniversary of their El Salvador manufacturing facility.
2013

Lance & Blake Ruttenberg Named CEO & Executive Vice President
Lance Ruttenberg, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, is named CEO. Blake Ruttenberg (brother) is named Executive Vice President.
2012

Shanghai Trading Company
American Textile Company opens Shanghai Trading Company in China.

Sealy Trademark Licensing Agreement
American Textile Company signs Sealy trademark licensing agreement.
2011

American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with a new facility located in Tifton, Georgia.
2010

Bed Bug Outbreaks Fuel Innovation and Sales
As national attention turned to the increasing number of bed bug outbreaks, the company is recognized for its innovative bed bug barricade construction in both pillow and mattress covers.

Manufacturer of the Year for Sustainability
The firm’s pioneering efforts in sustainability, including an energy efficient building on a former brownfield site, and its reduction of landfill waste in manufacturing and packaging, earns recognition from the Pittsburgh Business Times.
2008

American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with new facility located in Dallas, Texas.

AllerEase Named Most Innovative New Product
Industry leading publication Home Textiles Today names AllerEase bedding the most innovative new product in its prestigious annual Textile Industry Awards competition.

Sustainability Program Announced
American Textile was an early leader in the effort to reduce manufacturing and packaging waste, announcing a recycling program that saves over 100 tons of waste from landfills every year.
2007

American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands manufacturing operations with new facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2006

American Textile Company Cuts The Ribbon
American Textile Company cuts the ribbon on its $9.2 million expansion to house the company’s growing sleep pillow manufacturing operation in Duquesne.
2003

Corporate Headquarters Moved To Duquesne
Due to rapid growth, American Textile Company moves to corporate headquarters to Duquesne, Pennsylvania.
2000

75 Years Of Business
American Textile Company celebrates 75 years of business! Local Pittsburgh American Pop Artist, Burton Morris, is commissioned to create a painting for the celebration.
1997

3M & American Textile Company Partner
3M Personal Care & Related Products Division and American Textile Company partner to create mattress encasements.
1996

Textile Market Debut
AllerEase makes its debut at the Textile Market in New York City.
1995

First Allergen Barrier Bedding Brand
American Textile Company launches the first allergen barrier bedding brand, AllerEase.
1994

American Textile Company Expands
American Textile Company expands internationally opening a manufacturing plant in El Salvador.
1992

Jack Ouellette Named President
Jack Ouellette is named President of American Textile Company; Reid Ruttenberg assumes Chairman position.
1991

First Showroom
American Textile Company opens its first showroom in New York City.
1990

City Designates American Textile Day in Pittsburgh
Recognizing the company’s longstanding commitment to manufacturing employment in the region, the City of Pittsburgh creates American Textile Day.
1988

Vendor Of Excellence Award
American Textile Company earns their first ever Target Vendor of Excellence Award; many Target Vendor awards would follow.
1985

60 Years Of Business
American Textile Company celebrates 60 years of doing business with Sears, Roebuck and Co.
1976

Jack Ouellette Joins
Jack Ouellette (future CEO of American Textile Company) joins the team.
1968

May Department Stores Company Recognition
American Textile earns recognition as exceptional supplier to one of the largest national retailers of its era.
1966

New Merchandise Exhibited
American Textile Company exhibits new merchandise at a manufacturing convention in Pennsylvania.
1964

Reid Ruttenberg Named CEO
Reid Ruttenberg, following in the footsteps of his father, Charles Ruttenberg, is named CEO of American Textile Company.
1959

American Textile Company Manufactures Flags
American Textile Company manufactures American flags after Hawaii and Alaska join the Union.
1950

American Textile Company Expands Operations
American Textile Company expands operations, moving the corporate office to Lawrenceville, PA.
1939

Ironing Board Cover Patented
Charles Ruttenberg, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania patents the ironing board cover.
1930

First Product Sold
The first product was a mattress cover sold to Sears & Roebuck.
1925

American Textile Established
American Textile Company is established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.