Maine Heritage Weavers

About

Maine Heritage Weavers is a family-owned textile manufacturing company located in Monmouth, Maine, continuing the distinguished weaving tradition of the historic Bates Manufacturing Company established in 1850. Founded by Fred Lebel, former President of Bates Manufacturing, and his daughter Linda Cloutier, the company operates from 904 Main Street utilizing original Bates equipment and the expertise of former Bates craftsmen and women. The company specializes in manufacturing high-quality woven home textile products including bedspreads, coverlets, blankets, and throws. Maine Heritage Weavers offers both standard product lines and custom weaving services, including private label manufacturing for wholesale clients. Their manufacturing capabilities leverage decades of textile industry experience and traditional weaving techniques combined with proven industrial equipment. Operating Monday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm and Friday from 7am to 12pm, Maine Heritage Weavers serves both retail and wholesale markets. The company maintains a retail presence at the Bates Mill Store while actively expanding their wholesale partnerships. Their commitment to preserving Maine textile manufacturing heritage while delivering contemporary home textile solutions positions them as a unique provider in the regional manufacturing landscape. The combination of experienced craftsmanship, quality equipment, and flexible manufacturing capabilities enables Maine Heritage Weavers to serve diverse customer requirements in the competitive home textile market.