NEWS & EVENTS

China's Ministry of Commerce is pushing back against the U.S. Trade Representative's Section 301 investigation into alleged industrial overcapacity, calling the probe unilateral and warning that additional tariffs could disrupt global supply chains. The response marks...

Registration is now open for Functional Fabric Fair Fall, returning Oct. 26-28 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The trade-only event will bring together designers, product developers and sourcing professionals with leading suppliers of performance...

U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated in July, with the ISM® Manufacturing PMI® climbing to 55.6%, signaling continued expansion across the sector. The report points to stronger production, new orders and improving business conditions, offering an encouraging sign...

Despite increasing global competition, U.S. manufacturers can remain competitive by focusing on innovation, automation, workforce development and specialized, high-value products rather than competing solely on price. The article explores practical strategies...

American textile craftsmanship doesn't happen by accident — it comes from generations of skilled workers making quality products right here at home. Hear Mount Vernon Mills CEO Bill Rogers explain why America must remain a nation that makes things, not just one that...

American textile manufacturing was featured on national television as Fox News highlighted U.S.-made products and the people behind them. The segment showcased American-made textiles and included interviews with industry leaders Cameron Hamrick of Hamrick Mills and...

The article examines SHEIN's business model and the broader fast-fashion industry, discussing concerns surrounding environmental impact, labor practices, overconsumption and textile waste while also exploring why consumers continue to embrace ultra-low-cost fashion.  ...

MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn Researchers at MIT have developed a recyclable elastic yarn designed to provide stretch while making garments easier to recycle at the end of their useful life. The innovation could help address one of the textile...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative finalized tariff rates, product exclusions and tariff-rate quotas following its latest trade review, providing greater clarity for importers and manufacturers navigating evolving U.S. trade policy.  ...

Elevate Textiles will close its Burlington, N.C., finishing facility, resulting in approximately 150 job losses. The company cited ongoing market challenges and changing business conditions as factors behind the decision.  ...