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August 2026 Member Spotlight – BK Fabrics
SEAMS Member Spotlight: BK Fabrics In this edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, owner Britt Moore shares the story behind BK Fabrics, a young company finding opportunities in specialized fabrics, military programs and the domestic textile supply chain. Company...
SEAMS Fall Networking Conference to focus on AI, domestic sourcing and the future of U.S. manufacturing
By Devin Steele From artificial intelligence and domestic sourcing to the economic climate and the future of U.S. apparel manufacturing, SEAMS members will have plenty to talk about when they gather in New Orleans next month. The SEAMS Fall Networking Conference will...
August 2026 X Files – Taking Action: Finding Your People (and Your Karaoke Song) at SEAMS
Taking Action: Finding Your People (and Your Karaoke Song) at SEAMS August 2026 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com "I think there is something more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough...
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CiCLO® Technology Expands Across Home Textiles from Market Week to Climate Week
Parkdale Mills’ partner Intrinsic Advanced Materials is expanding the reach of CiCLO® technology in home and hospitality textiles through collaborations with ADVANSA and HeiQ. The developments include Suprelle® fiberfill made with CiCLO fibers and new opportunities to...
Textiles Recycling Expo USA opens call for speakers for 2027 conference
Following its inaugural 2026 event, Textiles Recycling Expo USA has opened its call for speakers for the April 7-8, 2027, conference at the Charlotte Convention Center. Organizers are seeking experts on fiber-to-fiber recycling, sorting technology, collection...
China’s textile industry faces further contraction as nearly 1,500 firms exit official data pool
China’s textile and apparel sector is showing signs of contraction, with an estimated 1,490 companies dropping out of the country’s “above-scale” industrial statistics during the first half of 2026. However, official data present a mixed picture, with revenue and...
ATA Talking Textiles Podcast: Many Paths, One Industry – Women In Textiles
Advanced Textiles Association’s “Talking Textiles” podcast offers conversations with industry professionals about careers, business practices and trends shaping the textile industry. The latest episode features Danielle Jones, Lindsey Hynek and Samantha Marion...
RaileyReal: Family startup brings ‘fashion physics’ to American-made apparel
A North Carolina family startup is combining fashion, physics and domestic manufacturing to rethink how clothing fits and moves. RaileyReal’s founders are developing American-made apparel built around a science-based approach to fit, function and comfort. ...
Shein’s stock market debut was a major flop. Does it signal the death of ultra-fast fashion?
Shein’s disappointing stock market debut is raising questions about investor enthusiasm for the ultra-fast-fashion business model. The article examines whether mounting scrutiny of supply chains, labor practices, environmental impacts and the sustainability of...
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May 11 – 13, 2027 | Atlanta, GA