Our 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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Dec 2025 – SEAMS crisscrosses country for strong trade show, conference presence in 2025
By Devin Steele From New York to Las Vegas, Atlanta to Savannah, Chicago to Indianapolis, the SEAMS Association and its members maintained a steady, high-visibility presence across the textile, apparel and sewn products industry in 2025 – reinforcing the association’s...
Dec 2025 X Files
Season of Lights December 2025 X-Files By: Xochil Herrera Scheer The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com This year ushered in a host of changes, forcing swift reaction and problem solving across the supply chain. No one has come away untouched, regardless of whether...
Now Hiring: Vendor Relations & Sourcing Manager
About Allegiance Flag Supply, LLC At our core, we believe that products—especially American flags—should be made in the USA by proud Americans. When you join the team, you become a part of the Allegiance story and a community of wholesome, patriotic Americans who are...
Wanted: Sewing Machine Mechanic
SourceAmerica, an AbilityOne Central Nonprofit Agency, has an affiliated nonprofit with a requirement for a Sewing Machine Mechanic in the Maryland, Washington DC area. If interested please submit a resume with full contact information to Gary Whited, Account...
In the News
Trump DOJ Poised to Drop the Hammer on Tariff Evaders in 2026
If 2025 was the year of tariff policy, 2026 is slated to become the year of enforcement. The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has been readying itself for months to begin seriously cracking down on violators of trade laws – namely, the “reciprocal”...
U.S. nabs $1B in duty revenue after de minimis phaseout
The U.S. has collected more than $1 billion in duty revenue from over 246 million low-cost shipments in 2025 after phasing out the de minimis exemption, per a Dec. 17 announcement from Customs and Border Protection. ...
5 trends to reshape manufacturing industry in 2026: Deloitte
In 2025, the U.S. manufacturing industry faced a challenging economic environment: from inflation and cost of goods on the rise to low employment numbers and economical strife. Yet, despite these challenges, there are opportunities for U.S. manufacturers on the...
Rachel Slade writes: Is Gen Z the key to a manufacturing revival? Fall River thinks so.
Fall River, Mass., once called “Spindle City” after the number of spools that fed its thousands of textile looms, is undergoing a manufacturing renaissance that leverages its industrial heritage. But as community leaders and entrepreneurs collaborate to rebuild their...
Textile industry support organizations: AFFOA and Textile Innovation Engine efforts in the works
The Emerging Technologies Conference at Advanced Textiles Expo last November in Indianapolis, Ind., addressed the importance of business connections, academic partnerships and industry support for innovative ideas, with various sessions focused on these topics. ...
Anna Brakefield of Red Land Cotton appears on Honest Ecommerce podcast
People build businesses to earn money. That’s the goal. But solely focusing on money will not lead to long-term business success. Anna Brakefield, co-founder of Red Land Cotton LLC, believes it’s the “why” that will take you there. ...
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