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Marketing Specialist – Industrial B2B (Content & Campaign Focus)- Long Island, NY
At Apex Mills, we don't just manufacture textiles—we engineer solutions. For over 80 years, we've partnered with innovators across industries to develop custom, high-performance fabrics that meet the most demanding applications. From aerospace and defense to...
April 2025 X Files
Yes, We Can April 2025 X-Files By Xochil Herrera Scheer The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com In my February edition, I discussed two trade shows, one of which was Texworld New York City, where I represented the SEAMS Association. I met many people at the show who...
April 2025 Member Spotlight_Unionwear
SEAMS Member Spotlight: Unionwear In our latest edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, Unionwear, is highlighted. Mitch Cahn, President of the company, answers our questions. Company headquarters: Newark, N.J. Year founded: 1992 Primary specialties: USA-made embroidered...
February 2025 X Files
Winter Whispers of Optimism February 2025 X-Files By Xochil Herrera Scheer The Chicago Pattern Maker www.xochil.com Twenty Twenty-Five, and what a ride so far! It seems from my recent reading and conversations that we all are working on a number of initiatives for the...
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AATCC* to host several workshops, conferences in summer, fall
AATCC announced a series of in-person workshops designed to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills in essential areas of the textile industry. In addition, AATCC is hosting a webinar for the Fabricating the Future Conference, to take place jointly with SEAMS,...
How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry
When U.S. President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs. However, this process of re-shoring is complex and requires years of investment and planning – far too...
AI can help cut down on waste, improve quality in dyed fabrics
A new study finds that machine learning can help reduce textile manufacturing waste by more accurately mapping how colors will change during the dyeing process. Fabrics are typically dyed while wet, and their colors change as they dry. This can make it difficult to...
ATA Talking Textiles podcast: Insights from Next Gen Leaders on Running a Business
Next generation leader Donato Fraiolo is joined by Kyle Van Damme, James Dillport and Jason Storozum to discuss running a textile product company. Listen in as they share previous experiences and how they entered the industry, from joining the family business to...
Dave Gardner blog: Is the large store concept a threat to small retailers?
I must admit that before participating in the May 2025 Atlanta Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America editions, I was concerned about what the mood of exhibitors and attendees would be. What would I see and hear? How do they perceive the current state of our...
Join Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative for June 17 webinar, “Reshoring and Sustaining the U.S. Industrial Base.”
Shorter supply chains have proven to be lower risk and more profitable for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for 20 to 30% of products that are now imported. Find out how to accelerate and benefit from the trend to strengthen the U.S. industrial base from Harry...
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SEAMS 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN USA PAVILLION at TEXPROCESS AMERICAS
May 6-8, 2025 – Atlanta, GA
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Only available to SEAMS Members – Email completed contracts to nkinder@seams.org