Nearshoring and growing supply chain transparency requirements could create new opportunities for U.S. cotton as apparel brands reconsider where products are manufactured. Expanded spinning, weaving, dyeing, cutting and sewing capacity in the Western Hemisphere could...

Researchers have developed a recyclable polyethylene yarn that delivers strength and stretch comparable to spandex-containing fabrics while potentially making garments easier to recycle. Because both the stretchy core and outer fiber are made from the same plastic...

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook for Elevate Textiles Inc. to positive, signaling an improved view of the textile manufacturer’s credit trajectory. Elevate, headquartered in Charlotte, operates a global portfolio of textile brands serving apparel and...

Major apparel brands including Uniqlo, Zara, Primark and H&M are experimenting with repairs, mending programs and resale as they seek to appeal to younger consumers interested in reducing waste and extending the life of their clothing. The trend also highlights...

In the latest installment of the National Council of Textile Organizations’ Made in America series, Unifi CEO Eddie Ingle discusses the importance of U.S. textile manufacturing, from supporting American jobs and communities to advancing sustainability and innovation....

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is partnering with Tukatech to launch Michigan’s only TUKAcenter at ISAIC’s new Detroit headquarters. The center will give brands, designers and entrepreneurs access to advanced digital product development, pattern...