Advances in textile technology are driving a new generation of repellent fabrics designed to provide protection from water, stains and other environmental challenges while addressing growing sustainability concerns. Industry innovators are exploring alternatives to...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening the domestic cotton industry through expanded market opportunities, research investments and efforts to improve competitiveness. The plan seeks to support cotton growers while...

U.S. manufacturing expanded for a fifth consecutive month in May as the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing PMI rose to 54, its highest level since May 2022. While the report points to strengthening factory activity and growing new orders, manufacturers...

Industry analyst Bob Antoshak argues that yarn spinners are increasingly absorbing financial and operational risks created elsewhere in the textile supply chain. Rising uncertainty, volatile raw material costs and shifting purchasing practices are placing additional...

In this episode of the Mechanism Podcast, Vincent Sagisi is joined by Jen Guarino, president and CEO of Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), to explore ownership, authority, and worker voice in textile manufacturing. From co-ops and ESOPs to ISAIC’s...

Nearly 500 participants from government, industry and academia gathered in Raleigh, N.C., for FEDTEX 2026, reinforcing the event's role as a key meeting point for the defense textile supply chain. Discussions focused on military procurement, domestic manufacturing...