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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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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Furniture Manufacturing Expo opens new chapter in Charlotte
The Furniture Manufacturing Expo made its Charlotte debut this year, drawing manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from across the furniture industry. Exhibitors included several SEAMS members. The event showcased new technologies, supply chain partnerships...
Look beyond cotton to rebuild textile sector, congresswoman urges USDA
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is encouraging the USDA to broaden its focus beyond cotton and support a wider range of natural fibers as part of efforts to strengthen domestic textile manufacturing. The proposal highlights growing interest in expanding opportunities for...
Goodwill adopts Lectra platform to boost Miami apparel manufacturing
Goodwill South Florida is modernizing its military apparel production with Lectra's Valia Manufacturing platform, reducing cutting-room planning time from two days to just 15 minutes. The investment highlights how automation and digital manufacturing tools are helping...
ATA Outlook Leadership Conference tackles AI, trade, defense and the future of manufacturing
Industry leaders gathered in Greenville, S.C., for the 2026 ATA Outlook Leadership Conference to explore the issues reshaping advanced textiles and manufacturing. Discussions focused on artificial intelligence, trade policy, defense procurement, leadership development...
Hamrick Mills, Carolina Creative Products part of U.S. textile partnership that connects supply chain
A new collaboration among Carolina Creative Products, Tryon Finishing, Springs Digital and Hamrick Mills is strengthening the U.S. textile supply chain by linking weaving, digital printing, finishing and sewn products manufacturing. The partnership aims to provide...
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. ...
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