US manufacturing
Can Fashion Unlock Capital for Sustainability Investments?
At SJ LA, ISAIC execs laid out the business case for transitioning from high-volume, long-lead production…
Trump Administration Laying Groundwork for $550B Japan Investment in US Manufacturing
After finalizing a trade deal with the country in July, the administration is said to be exploring expanding…
Reshoring Reality: Turning Turmoil into Domestic Opportunity
Bringing production back to the U.S. after decades of offshoring isn't easy. Learn how fashion can overcome…
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Textile mills are among the U.S. producers reporting an economic contraction in June, amid an overall…
USTR Tai Says Administration Backs US Textile Industry
USTR's Katherine Tai told NCTO members Thursday that bolstering domestic business and hemispheric…
American Manufacturing is Picking Up—But So Are Input Prices
A report from the Institute for Supply Management shows that U.S. producers, including textile mills, are…
USTR Seeks Input on US Supply Chain Resilience
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is seeking input from American supply chain stakeholders.
Hanesbrands to Cut Another 159 Jobs
Hanesbrands is cutting the positions jobs following its decision to suspend operations at its Annapolis…
The US Manufacturing Boom Is a Huge Opportunity. How Do We Make the Most of It?
Walmart's $350 billion commitment to purchasing goods made, grown or assembled in the U.S. is expected…
Boathouse Sports CEO on Making Philadelphia Apparel Production Work
Boathouse Sports is the increasingly rare case of a company that kept up a commitment to U.S. production.
Hanesbrands Closing Last US Cut-and-Sew Site
An Arkansas hosiery manufacturing location will shut down next month, leaving 230 workers in limbo.
Supply Execs Cite 26 Months of Growing Order Backlogs
The good news is that the latest Manufacturing "Report On Business" shows raw materials prices cooling off…
New Data Calls Out US Manufacturers’ Biggest Pain Points
In April, 17 of 18 industries reported increased prices for raw materials, topped by apparel and including…
Koketa Adds Acteev Antimicrobial Tech to Activewear
Made by U.S.-based Ascend Performance Materials, Acteev embeds odor-fighting and mildew-destroying…