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Connection and collaboration drive momentum ahead of SEAMS Spring Networking Conference
By Devin Steele With the SEAMS Spring Networking Conference just a week away in Greensboro, NC, momentum appears to be building across the sewn products, textiles and apparel industry at a pivotal time. Manufacturers are navigating rising costs, shifting sourcing...
April 2026 Member Spotlight – Interstate Narrow Fabrics
SEAMS Member Spotlight: Interstate Narrow Fabrics In this edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, Interstate Narrow Fabrics (INF) is featured. Vice President Anthony Vailati answers our questions. Company headquarters: Haw River, NC Year founded: 1985 Primary...
Apr 2026 X Files – Weaving the Future of SEAMS
Weaving the Future of SEAMS April 2026 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com During our Spring Conference in Greensboro next week, SEAMS is proud to introduce its first women-focused group, WOVEN — Women Optimizing Vision, Excellence, and...
Position: Industrial Sewing Engineer- Alabama
Position Overview Sovereign America Industries (SAI) is seeking a Sewing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and production of advanced sewn textile products. This role focuses on engineering efficient sewing processes, improving product quality, and...
In the News
FTC “Made in USA” sweep ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Federal regulators are stepping up enforcement of “Made in USA” claims ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The increased scrutiny signals a push to crack down on misleading labeling and ensure compliance with stricter domestic origin standards. ...
Cotton Incorporated tackles synthetic waste with new circularity solutions
Efforts to address growing synthetic fiber waste are accelerating, with a focus on improving recycling systems and advancing circular material solutions. The initiative reflects wider industry pressure to scale sustainability and reduce environmental impact across the...
Manufacturing PMI at 52.7% April 2026 — ISM Manufacturing PMI® Report On Business®
The U.S. manufacturing sector grew for the fourth consecutive month, with textile mills among the industries leading expansion. At the same time, rising costs pushed the Prices Index to its highest level in years, while employment continued to decline across much of...
9 fabric technologies that are revolutionizing the textiles industry
Emerging innovations — from smart textiles and odor-control fabrics to 3D printing and on-demand production — are transforming how textiles are designed and produced. These technologies are enabling greater customization, improving sustainability and integrating...
U.S. manufacturing holds up as costs gauge hits four-year high, textile mills lead
U.S. manufacturing expanded for a fourth straight month in April, but rising input costs hit a four-year high. Textile mills were among the top-performing sectors, even as tariffs, supply chain pressures and geopolitical uncertainty drove up raw material prices and...
It will take more than tariffs to bring back U.S. textile manufacturing
Industry leaders say tariffs alone won’t restore domestic textile production, citing ongoing challenges including labor shortages, supply chain gaps and global competition. A broader strategy centered on investment, innovation and policy alignment will be needed to...
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