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In Appalachian Ohio, a new ‘Fibershed’ imagines a local textile economy
A new Fibershed initiative in southeast Ohio is working to connect farmers, fiber producers and manufacturers to create a more localized and sustainable textile supply chain. ...
Beyond fast fashion: Advanced fibers and smart manufacturing are reshaping the global textile industry
The article explores how advanced materials, automation, AI and smart manufacturing technologies are transforming the global textile industry and driving future growth. ...
How Circ is applying a ‘proven playbook’ to recycling textiles
Textile recycling company Circ discusses its strategy for scaling textile-to-textile recycling through partnerships, infrastructure investments and commercial deployment. ...
FEDTEX 2026 draws record crowd as defense textile sector focuses on resilience, innovation
A record 450 attendees gathered in Raleigh for FEDTEX 2026, where industry, government and academic leaders discussed defense textile innovation, supply chain resilience and military readiness. ...
NCTO applauds House Textile Caucus-led letter urging DHS to combat textile customs fraud and institute a comprehensive enforcement plan
NCTO praised Congressional Textile Caucus members for calling on DHS to strengthen enforcement against customs fraud, illegal transshipment and other trade abuses that harm U.S. textile manufacturers. https://ncto.org/news-events/press-releases/
Kim Glas op-ed: Preserving USMCA critical to U.S. textile industry revival
NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas argues that USMCA has been instrumental in rebuilding the North American textile and apparel supply chain and warns that weakening the agreement could undermine investment, jobs and regional competitiveness. ...
NRDC report: Forever chemicals levels drop after state laws phase out PFAS in textiles
New testing from the Natural Resources Defense Council indicates that state restrictions on PFAS in textile products are already reducing the presence of the so-called "forever chemicals" in consumer goods. After examining more than 100 products, researchers found a...
AI, not tariffs, emerges as key driver of U.S. manufacturing boom
A growing body of economic analysis suggests that artificial intelligence and the infrastructure supporting it — not tariffs — are fueling the latest wave of U.S. manufacturing investment. Data center construction, semiconductor demand and AI-related equipment...
NCTO, U.S. textile industry applauds House Committee NDAA passage, stronger Berry Amendment enforcement requirements
Domestic textile leaders are praising House Armed Services Committee action on the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes new reporting requirements aimed at tightening Berry Amendment compliance. The provisions call for closer scrutiny of waiver...
Milliken & Company adopts IAFF PPE Manufacturer Code of Conduct
Milliken & Company has adopted the International Association of Fire Fighters' PPE Manufacturer Code of Conduct, reinforcing its commitment to ethical business practices and transparency in the production of firefighter protective gear. The move aligns the company...