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Cotton Incorporated* news: Cotton, the Fabric Of Our Lives, debuts new jingle versions, expanding reach
Cotton Incorporated* introduces refreshed versions of its iconic jingle, opening a new chapter for the beloved melody. As the holiday season unfolds, audiences can experience a special holiday jingle now. ...
Meet 8 of the last home goods manufacturers in America
USA TODAY spoke to some of the last manufacturers of household goods in America to learn why they kept their businesses stateside, what they offer that their overseas competitors don't, and how Trump's tariffs impact what they do. ...
As Trump threatens to leave North American deal, supporters urge him to ‘do no harm’
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President & CEO Kim Glas tells the New York Times: "USMCA is a critical agreement to the U.S. textile industry to compete against China & Asia." The strong coproduction chain between the three countries allows...
Rep. Gottheimer announces bipartisan legislation to require American-made products in national parks
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the American Products in Parks Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure all products for sale in National Park Service visitor centers and gift shops are American-made. Mitch Cahn, President of SEAMS’ member UnionWear*,...
ATA* Talking Textiles podcast: Tackling Tariffs: Part Two
In part two of the podcast on tariffs, the conversation centers around the current landscape and how companies are navigating through uncertainty. Host Tony Ehrbar (Renegade Plastics/American Tent) sits down with Brian Coughlin (Sioen); Victor Jensch (Ennis Fabrics);...
Archroma, Fibre52 partner to scale low-temperature bleach system for cotton
Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company focused on sustainable innovation, and Innovo Fiber LLC, owner of the patented Fibre52® system, announced an exclusive global distribution partnership to expand Fibre52’s low-temperature, neutral-pH bleaching technology...
America Knits*: Sparking Big Change In A Small Town
Anyone who has spent time in the textile industry knows its greatest strength has always been the people. And it was these warm, welcoming people who made heart surgeon Dr. David Talton fall in love with the industry after tagging along with his lifelong best friend –...
Manufacturing PMI® at 48.2%; November 2025 ISM® manufacturing PMI® report
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the ninth consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report....
U.S. Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting
U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday calling for the U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate online retailers Shein and Temu, which ship most of their merchandise from China, for...
N.C. hemp growers brace for devastating ban
Seven years ago, Dana Rider saw an opportunity to build a solid future for his family by cultivating hemp. What he may not have known at that time was that he would fall in love with job. They’ve built that brand through local shops and throughout the country, and do...








