Sharon L. Rodgers

Avondale Mills, Inc. used to manufacture greige fabrics, denim, sportswear and work wear. They designed and marketed a broad line of indigo dyed denim for both branded and private label apparel producers of denim jeans, slacks, shorts, skirts and jackets as well as non apparel producers of denim luggage, bags and other products. The company was located in Monroe, GA.

Graniteville Co. is an American company that specializes in manufacturing specialty textiles. Graniteville was acquired by Avondale, Inc. from Triarc Cos., Inc. on April 29, 1996 for $255 million.