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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...
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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...
Hohenstein’s* OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN marks a decade as a global sustainability label
Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. This year, the label celebrates its 10th anniversary. ...
North Carolina’s Valdese Weavers addresses tariff concerns with an eye on upholstery buyers
One of the prevalent conversations at the spring High Point Market centered around concerns over the potential of tariffs on the fabric and leather categories as upholstery buyers begin placing their orders for fall introductions. North Carolina-based Valdese Weavers...
‘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....
Hamilton International Announces Strategic Equity Partnership with Warp Development
Hamilton International, an Atlanta-based leading provider of industrial yarn and fabric solutions, announced a strategic equity investment in Warp Development, a global provider of warping and beaming services. The agreement establishes an equal partnership between...
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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