New testing from the Natural Resources Defense Council indicates that state restrictions on PFAS in textile products are already reducing the presence of the so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer goods. After examining more than 100 products, researchers found a...

A growing body of economic analysis suggests that artificial intelligence and the infrastructure supporting it — not tariffs — are fueling the latest wave of U.S. manufacturing investment. Data center construction, semiconductor demand and AI-related equipment...

Domestic textile leaders are praising House Armed Services Committee action on the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes new reporting requirements aimed at tightening Berry Amendment compliance. The provisions call for closer scrutiny of waiver...

Milliken & Company has adopted the International Association of Fire Fighters' PPE Manufacturer Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices and transparency in the production of firefighter protective gear. The move aligns the company...

Inflation remains the industry's biggest concern, but tariffs, labor availability and market uncertainty continue to shape business decisions, according to the Advanced Textiles Association's annual survey. The report also offers a snapshot of the sector's makeup,...

With international markets in a near constant state of flux, textile companies in the United States are investigating options like onshoring, nearshoring, and reshoring to keep their edge. Sounds great, but how feasible?   ...