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June/July 2026 X Files – Celebrating the Legacy of American Textiles
Celebrating the Legacy of American Textiles June/July 2026 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com Textiles have always been an important part of our founding history, and played a role in establishing our independence. I recall learning...
Stitching together 250 years of America
By Devin Steele As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, it is fitting to reflect on an industry that has been woven into the nation's story since its earliest days: the sewn products industry. When Americans think about the nation's founding, they...
Redefining the Blueprint of American Denim: Heritage, Craft, and Innovation”
Cotton Panel Presentation
Threading the Needle: “Policy Pressure, Sourcing Shifts, and What Comes Next”
Steve Lamar Presentation - SEAMS Spring 2026 Conference
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In Appalachian Ohio, a new ‘Fibershed’ imagines a local textile economy
A new Fibershed initiative in southeast Ohio is working to connect farmers, fiber producers and manufacturers to create a more localized and sustainable textile supply chain. ...
Beyond fast fashion: Advanced fibers and smart manufacturing are reshaping the global textile industry
The article explores how advanced materials, automation, AI and smart manufacturing technologies are transforming the global textile industry and driving future growth. ...
How Circ is applying a ‘proven playbook’ to recycling textiles
Textile recycling company Circ discusses its strategy for scaling textile-to-textile recycling through partnerships, infrastructure investments and commercial deployment. ...
FEDTEX 2026 draws record crowd as defense textile sector focuses on resilience, innovation
A record 450 attendees gathered in Raleigh for FEDTEX 2026, where industry, government and academic leaders discussed defense textile innovation, supply chain resilience and military readiness. ...
NCTO applauds House Textile Caucus-led letter urging DHS to combat textile customs fraud and institute a comprehensive enforcement plan
NCTO praised Congressional Textile Caucus members for calling on DHS to strengthen enforcement against customs fraud, illegal transshipment and other trade abuses that harm U.S. textile manufacturers. https://ncto.org/news-events/press-releases/
Kim Glas op-ed: Preserving USMCA critical to U.S. textile industry revival
NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas argues that USMCA has been instrumental in rebuilding the North American textile and apparel supply chain and warns that weakening the agreement could undermine investment, jobs and regional competitiveness. ...
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