Walmart aisles were piled high with goods this holiday season, but one item stuck out: cotton T-shirts that were made in America and cost $12.98. The U.S. is awash in a sea of cheap imports that has destroyed much of the domestic apparel industry. In 2023, less than...
The majority of U.S. manufacturing firms are quite small. In 2021, roughly 98% of U.S. manufacturers had less than 500 employees, according to the National Association of Manufacturers, and three-quarters of firms had fewer than 20 employees. The cost of federal...
Global workwear textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles, along with its joint venture in Portugal, MGC, has achieved significant carbon emission reductions following the installation of a biomass boiler at the site in 2023. This initiative has allowed the factory to...
UniFirst Corporation, a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, is hosting a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, May 3, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of its new 70,000...
San Diego-based Pacific Emblem Company has announced the launch of its LaserCUT Patch Process, a new technology designed to enhance the precision and detail of custom patches for apparel and accessories. Utilizing advanced laser technology, this process enables the...
Leading European textile dyer, printer, and finisher Pincroft released the company’s latest energy saving figures after investing €3.5m in a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant for its site, where the manufacturer is now able to produce its own electricity and...
According to Portugal-based Smartex, which develops both hardware and software for factory operations, the emergence of the Modern Textile Factory (MTF) will be spurred by innovations that slash waste and ensure traceability. The fashion technology solutions provider...
The textile industry is continuously evolving, catering to the diverse needs of various sectors. Uniform manufacturers and distributors play a crucial role, seeking performance fabrics that blend form with function. This article delves into the world of textiles and...
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and member companies issued a statement on September 21, sounding the alarm over the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) lack of compliance to date with legislation mandating the purchase of domestically-produced...
Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand and inventor of synthetic fleece, has partnered with Spoonflower, a premier on-demand fabric printing marketplace for artists and creative enthusiasts. The collaboration makes Polartec’s signature 200 Series Fleece available...
Global manufacturers are increasingly turning to regionalization to boost supply chain and manufacturing resiliency, speed time-to-market and reap other business and environmental benefits from reshoring part of their operations to be closer to the markets they...
In a noteworthy development within the uniform and workwear apparel manufacturing sector, Kariwala Industries, a renowned textile manufacturer and sewing factory, has made significant strides in leveraging real-time data collection to enhance quality control and...
