Founded in 1972, American Dawn manufactures and distributes textile products and services to the wholesale, commercial and retail markets. It was founded as Overseas General Business and provided a variety of imported products. The company's product line has grown to include mops, mats, robes, towels, aprons, shirts, coats, smocks, napkins, tablecloths, gowns, scrubs, blankets, jackets and pillowcases. It is headquartered in Compton, Calif., and operates regional offices in Elk Grove Village, Ill., Atlanta, Houston and New York. The company is a member of the Textile Rental Services Association of America, Southwestern Linen Industrial Supply Association and Pacific Northwest Textile Maintenance Association.