Welspun USA

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Welspun USA Inc
Type Public
Industry Textile
Founded2000
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
Dipali Goenka, Executive director, Julie McKenzie, President & CEO [1]
Products Terry Towels & Home Furnishings
Parent Welspun Retail Ltd, Welspun Group
Website Official Website

Welspun USA Inc is a subsidiary of India-based Welspun India Ltd. [2] Welspun USA operates as one of the largest home textile divisions of the 3 billion dollar Welspun Group. Welspun USA has become a key supplier to 9 of the top 10 American retailers, manufacturing 1 in 5 towels in the US. Their product range includes Bath Towels, Bath Rugs, Accent & Area rugs, Down Alternative Comforters and Mattress Pads, and Fashion Bedding. [3] With over 28 active patents, Welspun has gained notoriety for its HygroCotton technology, which has temperature regulating benefits and hollow core yarn to get softer with each wash. [4] It was established in 2000, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Welspun Retail Ltd. [5]

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