Statement - Simply put, SEAMS is the best networking organization for the U.S. cut-and-sew market. I have seen the largest of contractors benefit from the SEAMS supply chain to the smallest of start-ups become successful from it. ‘Seamlessly’ connecting professionals in a diverse cut-and-sew supply chain, SEAMS fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange and business growth. The SEAMS Conference is a dynamic event that propels Ocean State Innovations into a vibrant industrial ecosystem, driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships.
Contributor - Geoff Senko
Contributor business - Ocean State Innovations
Contributor business city - Portsmouth
Contributor business state - RI
Statement - SEAMS is a voice and advocate for U.S. textile manufacturing and their contributions to the industry and its members is invaluable – from the website with the member and supply chain database, to the strength of its members to support each other and join together especially seen during the pandemic, to being a place to turn for support to some of the harder issues facing our industry today (pandemic, reshoring, labor shortage, supply chain issues) to the friendships with members that continue to grow through the years.
Contributor - Lori Trotter
Contributor business - Trotter’s Sewing Co.
Contributor business city - Asheboro
Contributor business state - NC
Statement - We have been a member since 2019, and it has proven to be a priceless decision for our company and spirit. It’s comforting to be surrounded by a group of likeminded fellow industry professionals who are ready to help each other in times of need and maintain a steady focus on bringing back U.S.-made textiles as a standard and not a temporary convenience.
Contributor - Rocco Marini
Contributor business - Heartland Manufacturing
Contributor business city - Edgewood
Contributor business state - NY
Statement - We are a Made in USA company, and we want buyers to know we exist – that there is a textile company in Los Angeles that can produce custom fabrics, and SEAMS raises our profile.
Contributor - Aimee Alparce
Contributor business - California Textile Group
Contributor business city - Los Angeles
Contributor business state - CA
Statement - Being a member of SEAMS allows us to network with customers and colleagues from around our industry. I think it’s really important for us to be a part of organizations like SEAMS so that we are able to maintain and grow these relationships. Being a member also helps bring to light some of the challenges our industry faces while giving us the opportunity to find solutions together.
Contributor - Dan Berzack
Contributor business - Sewn Products Equipment Company (SPEC)
Contributor business city - Jefferson
Contributor business state - GA
Statement - Having been a member since March 2018, meeting industry contacts and potential customers during outings has been a big plus. And we have been able to make new industry friends that we can call to solve problems.
Contributor - Jeff Gladden
Contributor business - Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.
Contributor business city - Jefferson
Contributor business state - GA
Statement - It's all about connections. We are a business-to-business company that specializes in a technology that not a lot of people really understand. And, truthfully it is hard to wrap your head around in a two-minute elevator speech. So the more we can meet people and talk face to face, get them to our facility and get them to understand our value over time, that is the best. And SEAMS gives us many opportunities to do this.
Contributor - Jason Wilkins
Contributor business - InnovaKnits LLC
Contributor business city - Conover
Contributor business state - NC
Statement - Being part of SEAMS enables us to build strategic partnerships, share resources and collectively address challenges unique to the Industry. The association's emphasis on supporting domestic manufacturing contributes to a stronger, more resilient industry and reinforces the value of products made in America.
Contributor - Kevin McClure
Contributor business - Monarch Knitting Machine Corp.
Contributor business city - Monroe
Contributor business state - NC
Statement - I’d been searching for a SEAMS for a few years before I finally found them. What a WIN! They are invaluable to Devium. Nancy has taken us under her wing to introduce us to people and companies. The networking at a SEAMS conference or event, even our first one, felt more like going to a family reunion than a business meeting. Everyone is so giving of their time and knowledge, even when they know that we’re a small company and there’s probably not much we could possibly do for them! The people in the SEAMS organization, and the members in SEAMS, intrinsically value Made in the USA – no matter how difficult it is. I have BIG RESPECT for those colleagues and their companies that have beaten the odds and survived – and thrived – over the past decades. As a nine-year-old company, I want to grow up to be them!
Contributor - Sheri Benjamin
Contributor business - Devium
Contributor business city - Truckee
Contributor business state - CA
Statement - My experience in developing relationships with SEAMS members saved me valuable time and money. A phone call to a member gets instant results. And they are always willing to assist. You don’t get that in other associations. What I love about the support I have always gotten from the members is direct communication with the decision maker – not the secretary, not the credit department. Both understand the sense of urgency in a call with no red tape. This is a family. Participation in SEAMS has its benefits and I have benefitted from the friendship.
Contributor - Wayne Wilson
Contributor business - Prime Medical
Contributor business city - Clearwater
Contributor business state - FL
