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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...
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...
In the News
Gherzi Americas adds four industry veterans to consulting team
Gherzi Americas has expanded its consulting team with textile industry veterans Andrew Olah, Courtney Caneer-Williams, Christine Tymkiw and Colleen Ahalt-Eagle. Together, the four bring extensive experience spanning denim, textile innovation, product development,...
New survey: U.S. reshoring momentum builds despite policy and workforce challenges
A new Reshoring Initiative survey finds U.S. manufacturers are moving more production and sourcing back home, with 63% of OEMs planning domestic capital investment through 2027. Reshoring activity and contract-manufacturer quoting are also rising, although policy...
U.S. Commerce’s OTEXA sets up booth at consumer goods show
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Office of Textiles and Apparel took its Made in USA message directly to buyers at ASD Market Week in Las Vegas, promoting its free sourcing directory for U.S.-made textiles, apparel and footwear. The effort aims to connect domestic...
Exhibitors: Techtextil North America 2026 delivers quality connections, strong leads in Raleigh
Exhibitors at Techtextil North America 2026 praised the Raleigh event for delivering quality conversations, strong leads and meaningful connections across the technical textiles industry. Companies highlighted the value of face-to-face interaction with customers and...
Understanding FR: Behind the Spiritus Systems Mission Line
Spiritus Systems takes a closer look at flame-resistant apparel and the thinking behind its American-made Mission Line. The company explains the differences among inherent FR, treated FR and no-melt/no-drip materials — and how it developed lightweight, breathable...
Shein expands campus ambassador program with back-to-school tour across seven US universities
Shein is expanding its collegiate outreach with a back-to-school campus tour running through Sept. 11 at seven U.S. universities. The program features branded pop-ups, app-download incentives, social media challenges and recruiting for Shein’s ambassador network,...
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