<p> For More Information: Jennifer Katz [email protected] 412-948-1084</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p>AMERICAN TEXTILE COMPANY EXPANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Brown joins the American Textile Company Board of Directors to provide Strategic Marketing Guidance</p><p>DUQUESNE, Pa., March 26, 2009 – American Textile Company today announced the appointment of Jeff Brown to its Board of Directors, providing strategic Marketing guidance to the family-owned company. </p><p>Brown has extensive marketing, product development and category management experience in consumer packaged goods and promotional marketing, spending over 16 years at GlaxoSmithKline. Currently, Brown is the Chief Marketing Officer at Leed’s, the second largest supplier in the promotional products category.</p><p>Jack Ouellette, American Textile’s President and CEO, commented, “As we continue to expand our marketing presence and focus on the development of national Brands, we are proud to have Jeff Brown as part of our Board of Directors. Jeff’s experience and leadership will be critical to us as we continue to expand our Brand portfolio and product offerings.”</p><p>About American Textile Company American Textile Company is the leading supplier of quality mattress and pillow protectors, bed pillows and mattress pads to large and small retailers. The company’s products are designed to improve the quality of sleep. Brands include Aller-Ease®, designed especially for asthma and allergy sufferers; DermaTherapy®, for people with sensitive skin or chronic skin problems; and Cool Sensations™, bedding constructed with innovative fabric technology that manages the discomfort and sleeplessness associated with night sweats. Products are sold at leading retailers in the United States and Canada, including Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Sears, Macy’s, Kohl's and Bed Bath & Beyond. For more information, visit www.americantextile.com. # # # </p>