as Supercale instead of percale. Additionally, they manufactured a new product called Lustercale, a blend of 60% cotton and 40% high strength Avril rayon. This blend feels like cotton but is somewhat softer. At some point Wamsutta changed the fiber content of Lustercale to 100% cotton. They also created the perfect weave for sails on sailing ships. Furthermore, because of the wars, they tailored their products for hot air balloons, gas mask fabric, military uniforms, and supplies. Many other fabric types were created for many other purposes and to this day Wamsutta remains a household name for fabrics. Recent events In modern times, Wamsutta is a brand name of Springs Global, a Brazilian textile conglomerate, except in North America, where the brand is owned by Bed Bath & Beyond. Bed Bath & Beyond acquired the brand from Springs Global in June 2012. Springs Global retains the rights to market the Wamsutta brand in South America. In 2004, the historic Wamsutta Mills complex in Massachusetts was slated for redevelopment according to officials of New Bedford. The renovation will also include a featuring loft style apartments with up to 3 bedrooms. See also List of mills in New Bedford, Massachusetts National Register of Historic Places listings in New Bedford, Massachusetts References Further reading Hough, Henry Beetle. Wamsutta of New Bedford 1846–1946. The Vineyard Gazette, ed. New Bedford: William E. Rudge's Sons, Wamsutta Mills, 1946. Print. External links Wamsutta Mills - Historic American Buildings Survey Renovation Article November 01, 2006 Cotton mills in the United States Buildings and structures in New Bedford, Massachusetts Industrial buildings and structures in Massachusetts Industrial buildings completed in 1847 Industrial archaeological sites in the United States Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts National Register of Historic Places in New Bedford, Massachusetts Companies based in New Bedford, Massachusetts American companies established in 1848 Manufacturing companies established in 1848 1848 establishments in Massachusetts History of Massachusetts