Our History

In the beginning, Utah Woolen Mills made men’s and women’s clothing, underwear, suits, armed forces blankets, and even embroidered school logos on blankets and letterman jackets. At the peak of its production, Utah Woolen Mills had 20 tailors and up to 300 factory employees. The mills manufactured 90 percent of what they sold and sent salesman across the country to sell products.

Jack Frost was the label under which all Utah Woolen Mills products were made and the label could be found across the country and recognized as a quality woolen product.

As the years passed, Utah Woolen Mills produced thousands of wool goods. It created a tradition of quality in Utah that was recognized by all. If you needed a nice blanket or a custom suit, you could go to Utah Woolen Mills and pick the fabric yourself from the bolts of fabrics on hand.

In 1979, the LDS church began construction on its new project labeled Crossroads Plaza. The church’s business arm, Zion’s Securities Corporation began to build and needed the space in which Utah Woolen Mills had stood for nearly 75 years. Through some tough times and last minute negotiations, Briant Stringham, then President, current owner, was able to secure property just north of the Mill from which he and his company would be able to continue their business.

Now decades later, Utah Woolen Mills is solely a retailer of fine clothing for men and women. Our great location remains across from Historic Temple Square in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.