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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...
February 2025 Member Spotlight – CustomFab USA
SEAMS Member Spotlight: CustomFab USA In our latest edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, CustomFab USA, is highlighted. Brian Alhanati, vice president of the company, answers our questions. Company headquarters: Garden Grove, CA Year founded: 1990 Primary...
SEAMS members eye growth in 2025 amid policy shifts, domestic investments
SEAMS members eye growth in 2025 amid policy shifts, domestic investments By Devin Steele The U.S. textile/cut-and-sew industry is entering 2025 with cautious optimism, as manufacturers, suppliers and brands navigate a shifting economic and policy landscape, according...
Non-Profit has 7oz White Twill FOR SALE
SEAMS member, SourceAmerica, an Ability One Program Central Non-Profit Agency, has an affiliated Non-Profit located in the Southern USA that has six (6) Buttonhole machines FOR SALE. All six (6) of the Juki LBH-1790AN electronic lockstitch buttonhole machines have...
In the News
Manufacturing PMI® at 48.4%; November 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. "Our supplier has a positive outlook...
Not so run of the mill
Textile waste is among the greatest sources of environmental pollution, accounting for a major portion of the world’s landfill space, greenhouse emissions, harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals. Portland Garment Factory’s Britt Howard hopes a new business venture...
Milliken & Company* receives 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company today announced that it earned a gold rating on its 2024 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis provides trusted business sustainability ratings for more than 130,000 organizations representing more than 220 industries....
3 takeaways from the U.S. EPA’s latest PFAS progress report
The U.S. EPA’s most recent progress report on PFAS actions highlights a year of significant new regulatory and research updates, some of which will continue to have long-term impacts on the waste and recycling industry. The third annual progress report compiles 2024...
Trump taps Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative to ramp up tariff plans
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as his new U.S. trade representative, elevating a key veteran of his first-term trade war against China to execute a sweeping tariff agenda that promises to upend global trade. ...
Made in USA: Three little words with a big impact!
These days, some companies try really hard to hide where their products are made. They’ve gotten pretty sneaky! Have you ever seen a label that says “Distributed by ABC Corp” or “Produced by ABC Corp” with a U.S. address? Or maybe just a company name and address, but...
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