Made in the USA
US Textile Sector Hopeful in the Wake of Sourcing Shakeups
The United States textile sector has faced significant trials in recent years as geopolitics and economic…
Small Business Administration Ups Loan Guarantee to Accelerate Trump Admin’s Reshoring Goals
The development is "another step to support reindustrialization," allowing U.S. producers to procure more…
Members of Congress Launch Berry Amendment Caucus
The legislative group aims to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing across a number of categories…
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Milliken Expands Domestic Footprint With South Carolina Facility Acquisition
Global textile manufacturer Milliken is expanding its presence in South Carolina.
PPI Jumps in July, Underscoring Growing Costs for US Manufacturers—And Likely Future Price Hikes for Consumers
Trickle-down economics may indeed be in effect—just not in the way Ronald Reagan envisioned.
Veshin Factory Taps LA’s Lalaland to Scale Made-in-USA Production for Bio-Based Bags
The factory network, which prioritizes next-generation leather alternatives, has teamed with one of…
Bipartisan BOOTs Act, Introduced in Senate, Aims to Boost US Footwear Production
The legislation, which was introduced by a bipartisan, bicameral collective of lawmakers last week, would…
SoCal 3D-Printed Footwear Innovator Receives $6M Cash Infusion to Boost Expansion
Ventura, Calif.-based Koobz will use the funding to outfit a new, 10,000-square-foot factory with hundreds of…
Domestic Footwear Makers Push Washington to Prioritize ‘Made in the USA’
The U.S. Footwear Manufacturers Association convened last week in the nation's capital to push for help from…
Nearshoring Boom Isn’t Just a Mirage, Western Hemisphere Suppliers Say
Manufacturers in the Americas say buyers are increasingly looking for higher quality, shorter lead times and…
Congressionally Funded Program Aims to Boost Footwear Innovation for US Troops
The Supporting Warfighters through Innovative Footwear Technologies (SWIFT) program brings together…
$125 Million ‘Made in Old Town’ Project Aims to Transform Portland Into Footwear Manufacturing Mecca
A new footwear project in one of Portland's abandoned neighborhoods aims to bring new opportunities to the…
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.
‘Made in the USA’ Has Global Appeal, Experts Say
At a webinar hosted by USFIA, academics spoke to the future of the domestic textile and apparel sector.
Opinion: The Time to Act on American-Made PPE Is Now
While passing legislation was an important first step, the time has come for enforcement.