September 15-17, 2026Our combined Voice of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry consists of more than 200 of America’s foremost fashion brands, retailers, manufacturers and textile providers. Supercharging the American Supply Chain, SEAMS is the the most relevant force and go-to resource shaping the growth and resurgence of MADE IN AMERICA.
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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
Why Industry Connections Matter More Than Ever in Textile Manufacturing
Why Industry Connections Matter More Than Ever in Textile Manufacturing As the textile and sewn products industries continue to evolve, manufacturers are navigating a business environment shaped by supply chain shifts, workforce challenges, emerging technologies, and...
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...
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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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