American manufacturing
New USTR Negotiator Talks Textile Trade During North Carolina Visit
U.S. textile executives pressed the USTR's chief textiles and apparel negotiator to take "urgent action"…
State of the Union Highlights Shrinking China Trade Deficit and Growth of US Manufacturing
The Commander in Chief spoke to building up American supply chains and fostering "competition with China, not…
New Bill Aims to Reward Shoppers for Buying ‘Made in the USA’
Reps. Debbie Dingell and Ro Khanna introduced the Made in the USA Tax Credit bill this week.
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Americans for Free Trade Coalition Sounds Off on China Tariffs
Leaders from multiple industries are decrying the Trump-era tariffs and their impact on American businesses.
258 Jobs on the Line in Gildan North Carolina Facility Closure
Employees affected by the planned Salisbury termination can apply for jobs at other Gildan facilities nearby.
US Fashion Manufacturing Hubs Share Success of Worker-owned Models
Los Angeles, New York and the Carolinas are weighing the next wave of work.
FutureStitch Aims to Redefine the US Manufacturing Model
Founder Taylor Shupe says he wants to expand well beyond the socks FutureStitch is known for.
The Ups and Downs of One Fashion Founder’s ‘Made in America’ Journey
Scott MacKenzie's Delaine & Co. merino wool ski sweater startup sees 'the light at the end of the tunnel'…
Sock Manufacturer Expands Factory Footprint From China Into US
FutureStitch co-founder Taylor Shupe says the company's new California factory could serve as its…
Los Angeles, Texas Apparel Suppliers Adopt Suuchi’s PLM Software
Lefty Production Co. and product development firm Stitch Texas have adopted Suuchi's PLM platform, GRID, to…
If the Shoe Fits….the Onshoring of Footwear Makes Strides
These companies prove that bringing footwear production back to U.S. shores is desirable in the context of…
Nearly 2/3 of US Manufacturers Expect Recession in 12 Months
In a survey, 59.3 percent of manufacturing leaders believed inflationary pressures would make a recession…
Sourcing Experts Urge Brands to ‘Do the Math’ on Reshoring
Many brands looking to snap back from supply chain disruption are mulling the benefits of Made in the USA…
Sourcing at Magic Showcases American Suppliers, Sustainable Production
A focus on near- and re-shoring emerged at Sourcing at Magic, where exhibitors from the Americas took center…
Narrow Fabric Maker Stretchline Holdings Merges UK-US Operations
This merger enables Stretchline to strengthen its position as a top manufacturer of narrow elasticated fabric.