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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...
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Millennial-era retail was supposed to have principles. But lower prices have won out.
MarketWatch explores how economic pressures and inflation have shifted consumer priorities away from values-driven retail toward affordability. Brands once built around sustainability, ethical sourcing and transparency are increasingly struggling to compete as...
Textiles Recycling Expo USA debuts in Charlotte with strong turnout and industry optimism
The inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA drew strong attendance and widespread industry participation in Charlotte, reflecting growing momentum around textile recycling, circularity and sustainability initiatives. The event featured exhibitors, panel discussions and...
Shein buys U.S.-based apparel retailer Everlane, Puck News reports (Reuters) Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has reportedly acquired U.S.-based apparel retailer Everlane, according to Puck News. The deal would mark a significant move for Shein as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market and potentially expand its reach into premium basics and sustainability-focused branding amid ongoing scrutiny of its supply chain and business practices. https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shein-buys-us-based-apparel-retailer-everlane-puck-news-reports-2026-05-18/
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has reportedly acquired U.S.-based apparel retailer Everlane, according to Puck News. The deal would mark a significant move for Shein as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market and potentially expand its reach into...
Watch Ram Sareen of Tukatech: The Biggest Disruption of My Adult Life | The Way I See It
This video examines current trends and challenges shaping the textile and apparel industry, including sourcing shifts, manufacturing innovation and supply chain pressures. Industry leaders discuss how companies are adapting through technology investments, reshoring...
Episode 98 featuring Amy Bircher Bruyn of MMI Textiles
A new podcast episode featuring Amy Bircher Bruyn, founder and CEO of MMI Textiles, explores leadership, innovation and the evolving landscape of U.S. textile manufacturing. Bruyn discusses the company’s growth strategy, recent acquisitions and the importance of...
The Crisis of American Sewing featurjng the Carolina Textile District
Savannah Little highlights the growing shortage of skilled sewing operators in the United States, warning that workforce attrition and limited training opportunities threaten the future of domestic sewn products manufacturing. The post emphasizes the urgent need for...
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