Our Mission

The mission of SEAMS is to support the resurging US sewn products industry through educational programs that will improve the quality and productivity of the sewn products industry collectively, and of our member firms individually; by keeping our members informed about legislation in Washington, DC, that impacts on our industry; and through offerings of benefits packages that help control overhead expenses.
SEAMS is a not-for-profit organization comprised of manufacturing and contract manufacturing companies in the sewn products industry. SEAMS supplier member companies provide valuable products and services to the sewn products industry. Membership in SEAMS is one way to enhance your company's continued growth and success. The sewn products industry faces many challenges, and one of the best ways to promote our industry's interests is to join forces with your business colleagues in SEAMS.
SEAMS is dedicated to promoting a business climate which will enhance and support the retention of sound economic growth within the sewn products industry. Our organization is constantly working to develop solutions to many of the challenges facing our industry. Your participation as an active member of SEAMS insures that our sewn products industry voice will be heard and responded to.

Officers and Directors


*President* Mike Diemer Milliken & Company Spartanburg, SC	*Vice President* Jeff Crisco Asheboro Elastics Corp. Asheboro, NC

*Secretary/Treasurer* Stacey Bridges Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. Gaffney, SC	*Ex-Officio* Gerald Schwartz Gerald Schwartz, Inc. Tucker, GA

Executive Director
Sarah Friedman
SEAMS Association
Columbia, SC


Joeff Bodenhorst Jr. Lebanon Apparel Corp. Lebanon, VA	Jeremy Wootten HomTex Inc. Vinemont, AL

Shaun Budnik Morrison Apparel, LLC Hermann, MO	Education Director Dan St. Louis (2011-2013) Manufacturing Solutions Center Hickory, NC

Jeff Papalia National Industries for the Blind Kernersville, NC	Supplier Director Kevin Berzack (2010 - 2012) John E. Fox Company, Inc. Charlotte, NC

Dan Teel Brooks Brothers - Garland Shirt Garland, NC	Supplier Director Matt Poovey (2012 - 2014) Champion Thread Company Gastonia, NC


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