Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters made using Central Oregon wool, celebration planned in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an Olympics spotlight.

The company recently provided wool to be used in Ralph Lauren's Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the fourth time in the past decade that the company's wool has been used in Team USA gear.

Shaniko Wool Company, established in 1871, was the first in the world to receive Responsible Wool Standard certification.

On Friday, February 6th during Downtown Bend's First Friday, a celebration of Shaniko Wool Company is taking place at Wool Town Bend (115 NW Minnesota Avenue).

The event will feature an educational display about Shaniko Wool Company, a large selection of locally produced yarn (including two custom patriotic colorways), and a rare in-person viewing of the Olympic sweater made with Shaniko wool.

Click here to learn more about Shaniko Wool Company.