personal protective equipment (PPE)
Fire-Dex Fills the Hole Left by Shuttered Kitsbow
PPE manufacturer Fire-Dex is filling the gap Kitsbow, the now-shuttered, American-made cycling apparel brand…
Department of Veterans Affairs Fails to Comply with Make PPE in America Act, US Textile Makers Say
NCTO says the Department of Veterans' Affairs has failed to purchase PPE from U.S. manufacturers, as mandated…
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.
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Commerce Department Awards $54M Grants for Advanced Manufacturing
This includes $11.12 million to Advanced Functional Fabrics of America to enable manufacturing automation and…
Team USA Uniform Maker Launches Specialty Division in Garment District
Located in Manhattan's Garment District, Ferrara Uniform is a new division of the company focusing on…
PPE Glove Maker Uses $81.3 Million to Triple Capacity
Showa said it has received $81.3 million in U.S. Department of Health & Human Services contracts to help…
Milliken & Company: Global Industry Leader in the Sustainable Manufacturing of Performance and Protective Textiles
Global industrial manufacturer of performance textiles Milliken & Co. pivoted in-house capacities to add…
Livinguard Launches Bacteria-Killing Medical Scrubs
Livinguard scrubs are also for hypoallergenic skin sensitivities and are wash durable to maintain performance.
Made in America Video Spotlights Stateside Supply Chains
Members and reps from Workers United are working closely with 1199SEIU and partnering companies to pass the…
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…
Central America Sourcing on the Comeback Trail, Insiders Say
Business in El Salvador has been "crazily growing" since U.S. demand returned, said Mercados executive Diego…
Josie Natori Lends Designer Eye to Medical Scrubs
New York-based patient apparel startup Care + Wear has added fashion star power to its operations.
$111M Lawsuit: Fashion CEO Sues New York State Over Broken PPE Promises
Laws of Motion CEO Carly Bigi says the Cuomo administration's "obstructionist and discriminatory behavior"…
NY Manufacturer Hosts Senator to Fete 17M Masks
A domestic garment manufacturer is getting recognition for its mask-making efforts.