WhatTheyThink is looking forward to attending TechTextil/TexProcess in Atlanta in May. TechTextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes, and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling. TexProcess Americas provides a platform for leading international manufacturers to present their latest machines, plant, processing, IT systems, and services for developing textiles and other flexible materials. Combined, they are structured to address the most pressing issues faced by today’s sewn products industry.

Their mission also aligns with that of SEAMS, a trade organization dedicated to empowering the Made in America movement by supercharging the U.S. supply chain from concept to customer. Will Duncan assumed the Executive Director role late last year. He also runs a consulting business dedicated to improving companies in the fashion, apparel, or sewn products industry and has many years of experience in the field.

Duncan said, “Reshoring of textiles and apparel kind of got kicked to the curb when people started chasing cheap labor. But as labor and other overseas costs climb, and for a more efficient supply chain, there is growing interest in reshoring that manufacturing. Our goal is to do what we can to help accelerate that trend.”