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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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The Textile Nerd Podcast: Finer points of fabric printing
The Textile Nerd Podcast takes a closer look at the complexities of fabric printing, where printer settings, tension, materials and other variables can have a major impact on the finished product. The episode explores the technical details and evolving knowledge...
Gherzi Americas report: The Americas Textile and Apparel Complex
Gherzi Americas examines the interconnected textile and apparel manufacturing complex across the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the region’s capabilities and its potential role in more resilient and competitive supply chains. The report looks at the opportunities...
U.S. de minimis elimination upheld by trade court
The U.S. Court of International Trade has upheld the Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis exemption, which had allowed imports valued at less than $800 to enter the country duty- and tax-free. The three-judge panel ruled that the president had...
UNIFI® announces agreement to sell non-strategic real estate in the U.S., with $60 million of expected gross proceeds to deleverage and transform the balance sheet
UNIFI has agreed to sell two non-strategic real estate assets in Yadkin County, N.C., for approximately $60 million, with proceeds expected to substantially reduce debt and improve financial flexibility. The properties include about 120 acres and 500,000 square feet...
Alphabet Soup Collective launches website, brings textile industry together at Shindig
The Alphabet Soup Collective, a coalition of 15 textile, apparel and nonwovens associations, has launched a new website aimed at strengthening collaboration across the industry. The launch coincided with the Collective’s 2026 Shindig in Raleigh, NC, held in...
Nearshoring could strengthen demand for traceable U.S. cotton
Nearshoring and growing supply chain transparency requirements could create new opportunities for U.S. cotton as apparel brands reconsider where products are manufactured. Expanded spinning, weaving, dyeing, cutting and sewing capacity in the Western Hemisphere could...
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