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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...
April 2026 Member Spotlight – Interstate Narrow Fabrics
SEAMS Member Spotlight: Interstate Narrow Fabrics In this edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, Interstate Narrow Fabrics (INF) is featured. Vice President Anthony Vailati answers our questions. Company headquarters: Haw River, NC Year founded: 1985 Primary...
Apr 2026 X Files – Weaving the Future of SEAMS
Weaving the Future of SEAMS April 2026 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com During our Spring Conference in Greensboro next week, SEAMS is proud to introduce its first women-focused group, WOVEN — Women Optimizing Vision, Excellence, and...
Position: Industrial Sewing Engineer- Alabama
Position Overview Sovereign America Industries (SAI) is seeking a Sewing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and production of advanced sewn textile products. This role focuses on engineering efficient sewing processes, improving product quality, and...
In the News
What is fast fashion?
A new explainer from McKinsey & Company examines the rise of fast fashion, outlining how brands rapidly produce low-cost apparel in response to shifting consumer trends. The article also explores the environmental, labor and waste concerns surrounding the business...
Glen Raven global textile strategy pays off
Glen Raven is seeing benefits from its global textile strategy as the company continues expanding its international footprint while balancing domestic manufacturing investments. Company leadership highlighted diversification, innovation and supply chain flexibility as...
Hohenstein launches global size study and invites apparel brands to participate
Hohenstein has launched a new global sizing study aimed at helping apparel brands improve fit consistency and better understand changing consumer body measurements. The company is encouraging brand participation as part of a broader effort to modernize sizing...
Sen. Graham introduces legislation supporting South Carolina textile industry and Buy American efforts
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has introduced legislation that would require U.S. Coast Guard uniforms and personal equipment to be made domestically, extending Buy American protections already applied to other military branches. Industry leaders say the bill would...
NC State, Gaston College launch TextileREADY education and training program
A new initiative called TextileReady™ aims to help brands and manufacturers assess and improve their preparedness for textile recycling and circularity programs. The platform is designed to support companies navigating growing sustainability expectations and textile...
Origin USA tour highlights challenges — and opportunities — of rebuilding U.S. manufacturing
Attendees at the recent SEAMS Spring Networking Conference traveled to Asheboro, N.C., for a behind-the-scenes look at Origin USA, where company leaders discussed the realities of rebuilding domestic manufacturing from the ground up. The tour highlighted both the...
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