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Prepare to Be Inspired
At Springs Creative we strive to be constantly inspired to produce the innovative products of tomorrow.
It is with this goal that we, as Springs team members, extend an invitation to our industry partners, retailers and consumers to share their inspiration with us as we offer ours to you.
The Springs Creative blog is designed to inspire you and also to be inspired. It features the latest in industry trends, new product information, updates and ideas for items in our current lines.
But we want your ideas as well. Please feel free to post your thoughts, project ideas and anything else you want us to know.
So feel free to be inspired - and enjoy!
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Miss Springmaid: Sex Sells! Columbia Museum of Art
January 26, 2012
Before the Mad Men of Manhattan and the sexual revolution, South Carolina WWI war hero Elliott White Springs was an advertising pioneer, using sex to sell sheets, pillowcases and other finished goods.
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Elliott White Springs Honored Posthumously by the American Textile Museum
October 05, 2011
In celebration of the induction of Elliott White Springs into the American Textile Hall of Fame on September 19, 2011, at the American Textile Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are presenting the acceptance remarks made by Springs’ grandson, head of Springs Creative Products, Derick Close.
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Samuel Elliott White,
August 29, 2011
Samuel Elliott White, one of the original ancestors in the long Springs history, was the grandfather of Elliott White Springs and great great grandfather to Springs Creative owner, Derick Close. White’s strong history with Fort Mill, South Carolina has recently been nominated to be included into the Fort Mill Hall of Fame. Read more about White and the influence he had on the area where Springs Industries was started.
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Springmaid Beach = Summertime Fun!
July 28, 2011
Springmaid Beach has provided summertime fun for years! Once a vacation retreat for mill employees, the resort is now open to the public for vacations. What a treat!
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Today is the first day of summer! What a great day for a swim!
June 21, 2011
The history behind Springs Creative includes a long family history. With today being the first day of summer, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you a bit of history on the White Homestead, the family homeplace of the Springs/Close family, and its indoor swimming pool.
