Thomas A. Tantillo, a 1969 graduate of Clemson with a major in Textile Chemistry, was in 1985 the Vice President of Finishing at Graniteville Company. In addition to answering the standard questions, Mr. Tantillo speaks with pride of his company. He gives the background of the Graniteville Company: the oldest chartered textile company in South Carolina and tells about its founder, Mr. Gregg.

On this tape Dr. Satré summarizes the hope of Roberts Small, President of the Sirrine Foundation, that the textile industry will speak with one voice. Mr. Tantillo agrees that more communication and cooperation needs to take place among textile companies as well as with the Textile School at Clemson. He points out that seminars sponsored by the Professional Development division are fostering communication between industrialists as well as with the Textile School.

Interview begins on side 1 and continues on side 2.