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Wanted: Sewing Machine Mechanic
SourceAmerica, an AbilityOne Central Nonprofit Agency, has an affiliated nonprofit with a requirement for a Sewing Machine Mechanic in the Maryland, Washington DC area. If interested please submit a resume with full contact information to Gary Whited, Account...
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August 2025 Member Spotlight – Lefty Production Co
SEAMS Member Spotlight: Lefty Production Co. In our latest edition of SEAMS Member Spotlight, Lefty Production is highlighted. Company Founder & CEO Marta Miller answers our questions. Company headquarters: Los Angeles Year founded: Lefty was born in 2010 and...
August 2025 – State of the Industry: SEAMS Members, Industry Insiders Share Insights
By Devin Steele The following is an exclusive Q&A with SEAMS members and leading voices from the U.S. textile and apparel supply chain. Each was asked a series of questions on trade, policy, reshoring, innovation and the future of domestic manufacturing. Note that...
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Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants
U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin...
The Need for Speed: New textile can adjust its aerodynamic properties
Imagine a road cyclist or downhill skier whose clothing adapts to their wind speed, allowing them to shave time just by pulling or stretching the fabric. Such cutting-edge textiles are within reach, thanks to researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of...
Free registration now open for Textiles Recycling Expo USA
Registration is now officially open for the Textiles Recycling Expo USA, the first dedicated exhibition and conference for textile recycling in North America. The landmark event will take place April 29–30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina,...
Santee Print Works to close after more than 70 years in Sumter, S.C.
After more than seven decades in business, a longtime Sumter, S.C., textile manufacturer is shutting down. Santee Print Works has been a fixture in the community since the late 1940s. But after more than 76 years, the company says it will close its doors for good this...
Functional Fabric Fair announces Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expanded Expert Talks for Fall 2025 in Portland
Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, has announced its new educational Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expert Talks program for the Fall 2025 edition, taking place November 11-13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The expanded event...
California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss,...
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