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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...
Feb 2026 X Files – The Power of Your Profile
The Power of Your Profile February 2026 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com A solid handshake used to be the start of every great partnership. At SEAMS, we still wholeheartedly believe in in-person networking and its importance in...
Feb 2026 Member Spotlight – Dunlap Industries
SEAMS Member Spotlight: Dunlap Industries In this edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, Dunlap Industries is featured. Questions are answered by Marketing Supervisor & Sales Associate Gaylen A. Hamilton; Sales Manager Ashby Graham; and President Robert J. Kwasnik....
What’s keeping SEAMS leaders up at night in 2026?
By Devin Steele If one word defines 2026 so far, it is pressure. Pressure to modernize. To enforce trade rules. To grow responsibly. To compete — for real — in a volatile global market. In conversations with SEAMS member leaders this month, a clear pattern emerged:...
In the News
Trump Section 122 tariffs hit consumer prices, raise inflation concerns
New tariffs under Section 122 are raising concerns about their impact on consumer prices and broader inflation. The policy shift highlights the ongoing tension between trade enforcement and economic pressures, with implications for sourcing strategies, supply chains...
IND HEMP announces strategic partnership to bring U.S.-grown hemp fiber into Vietnam’s textile supply chain
IND HEMP has announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating U.S.-grown hemp fiber into Vietnam’s textile manufacturing ecosystem. The move underscores growing global interest in sustainable fibers while opening new market pathways for American-grown raw...
Walmart backs unspun’s U.S. apparel hubs
Walmart’s support for unspun’s automated, AI-driven manufacturing hubs signals growing momentum behind reshoring apparel production. The initiative aims to bring garment manufacturing closer to U.S. consumers, leveraging next-generation 3D weaving technology to reduce...
ISAIC honors to celebrate industry leaders, mark expansion of Detroit facility
The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is recognizing industry leaders while also marking the expansion of its Detroit-based facility. The milestone reflects continued investment in workforce development and advanced manufacturing, as ISAIC works to...
Milliken & Company makes protective fabrics for Artemis missions
South Carolina-based Milliken is playing a critical role in NASA’s Artemis program, producing advanced protective fabrics used in mission applications. The story highlights how high-performance U.S.-made textiles are enabling space exploration while reinforcing the...
U.S. manufacturing expands in March; textile mills continue growth trend
According to Institute for Supply Management, the Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7 in March, signaling expansion. Textile mills were among the sectors continuing to grow, reflecting steady demand and ongoing recovery within the domestic manufacturing base. ...
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