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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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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,...
U.S. launches national security probe into Shein-Everlane deal – report
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has launched a national security review of Shein’s $80 million acquisition of American clothing retailer Everlane. The review is examining whether Shein’s ownership of a company holding U.S. consumers’ personal data...
TVF Inc. Textile Nerd Podcast: Color Management
Color management takes center stage in the second installment of a two-part Textile Nerd Podcast series on textile printing. TVF’s Lori and Dan talk with Kornit Digital Presales Applications Manager Matthew Meany about the skills and techniques required to produce...
Textiles Manufacturing Expo launches in Charlotte, N.C., alongside Textiles Recycling Expo
AMI will launch the Textiles Manufacturing Expo April 7-8, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center, co-located with the Textiles Recycling Expo USA. The new exhibition and conference will focus on technologies, machinery, materials and expertise for textile, fiber...
Repreve maker Unifi, Inc. swings to fiscal Q4 profit on extensive cost reductions
Unifi reported significant improvement in underlying profitability for its fiscal fourth quarter, with sales rising 4.1% to $144.2 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $8.2 million, compared with a $4.1 million loss a year earlier. The company credited cost...
Gaston College president outlines vision for $480 million FutureTEX initiative during STA forum
Dr. John Hauser, president of Gaston College and inaugural CEO of FutureTEX, outlined the vision for the new national defense textile manufacturing initiative during the Southern Textile Association’s Summer Marketing Forum in Belmont, N.C. The 10-year program, led by...
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