American manufacturing
House Releases Robust Bill Aimed at Upping US Competitiveness
Changes to de minimis have the potential to greatly impact American brands, which often drop ship finished…
LA’s Lefty Production Co. Expands to Texas with New Acquisition
A California apparel producer is broadening its footprint with a new Texas outpost.
Kid’s Clothing Manufacturer Invests $57 Million in North Carolina Expansion
LT Apparel's project will add a minimum of 116 new jobs and help increase industrial capacity at the Reedy…
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Mechanix Wear Acquires PPE Maker Chicago Protective Apparel
CPA vice president John Merikoski will remain with the company as director of production, along with other…
Walmart’s $350 Billion US Manufacturing Pledge Will Support 750K Jobs
"U.S. manufacturing really matters," said John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S.
What Will Make Reshoring a Reality?
Reshoring has become a major focus for politicos and industry leaders in light of the supply chain challenges…
The PPE Saga: From Pandemic to Policy Issue
It's likely the term "personal protective equipment," along with its acronym, PPE, never crossed the lips of…
Acquisition Unites Two US-Born Apparel Manufacturing Operations
Cleveland-based apparel manufacturer Wahconah Group has acquired Global Neckwear Marketing, owner of the…
NJ Factory Aims to Make 90 Million Masks a Month
The New Jersey site of Hudson Holdings Group will create more than 200 jobs in partnership with the state.
Business Activity Stabilizes But Still Shaken by Covid
December saw increased optimism over the beginning of vaccine distribution, but it also brought fresh…
Sunu Splashes Senegalese Style into LA-Made Luxury: On Brand
In Los Angeles, Senegalese-American designer Moustapha Ndiaye has watched a metamorphosis take place in the…
Cynthia Vincent’s Baacal Puts Sustainable Spin on Premium Plus-Size Fashion: On Brand
It's not just fashion newcomers who are revamping the industry with fresh and inventive upstarts.
Biden Unveils Plan to Rebuild American Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has released a plan to rebuild U.S. supply chains for…
Kanye West’s Partnership with Gap Could Mainstream Made in USA Apparel
The Yeezy and Gap partnership will bring more jobs to Cody, Wyo., where Kanye West has been building a Yeezy…
Epix Gear Exits China: How it Brought Made-to-Order Manufacturing Back Home
While the company still manufactures a small percentage of its products in China, Epix expects 100 percent…