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50+ years of Made in America Leadership

Inspiring Innovation In The MADE IN AMERICA Initiative

MANUFACTURERS | TEXTILE PROVIDERS | SUPPLIERS | VENDORS | BRANDS | RETAILERS

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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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...

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...

In the News

Sarah LaFleur on the existential threat from the tariffs

America's textile industry has famously declined over the years, with a bunch of production moving to lower-cost places like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Now, with the Trump administration imposing heavy tariffs on exports from these countries, the US clothing...

Temporary tariff truce to trigger import surge of Chinese goods

With the U.S. and China agreeing to scale back their tariffs imposed on each other for 90 days, expect cargo on the trans-Pacific trade lane to kick back up imminently – facilitating an earlier peak shipping season. While import volumes into the U.S. cratered more...

‘Trade deal’ achieved with China at Geneva talks: U.S.

The United States yesterday announced to have achieved a ‘trade deal’ with China after talks in Geneva, according to a White House statement. The two-day closed-door discussions were the first since President Donald Trump levied tariffs on China in January this year....

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SEAMS 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN USA PAVILLION at TEXPROCESS AMERICAS

May 6-8, 2025 – Atlanta, GA
Pick your booth and complete your contract!
Only available to SEAMS Members – Email completed contracts to nkinder@seams.org

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