The 4th of July is an American holiday unlike any other, complete with backyard BBQs, parades, national concerts, and, of course, fireworks. At the height of summer, Americans across the country gather to celebrate our unique history and the values that define the American spirit of independence. In that same spirit, the National Council of […]
CLICK TO REGISTER At 1pm on Wednesday, July 12, NCTO will conduct a webinar to introduce Bluecrew, a W-2 staffing platform, designed to meet the challenge of labor demand across the light industrial, manufacturing, and transportation/distribution industries. During the webinar, representatives from Bluecrew will provide an overview of the platform and its services, with a […]
Every Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the lives of those who have died serving our country as a member of the U.S. military. It is a day dedicated to their heroic sacrifices based on a belief in American values and the hope for a better future. It’s also a day for celebration. As the […]
In celebration of Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year, the National Council of Textile Organizations is sharing media coverage and highlights of sustainable achievements and developments by the American textile and apparel industry thus far in 2023. The U.S. textile industry, its domestic suppliers, and customers are an important component of the […]
Seed Sustainability Marketing Manager (North America) Ray Daniels discusses how BASF‘s e3 sustainable cotton program offers partnerships & digital tools for farmers to bolster sustainable practices, ensure healthy seed & soil management & provide traceability for raw materials used to develop textile & apparel products.
Unifi’s Meredith Boyd describes how Repreve has made Unifi a leading innovator in manufacturing sustainable synthetic & recycled performance fibers. Hear more from her & other industry experts during NCTO’s webinar 10am on 2/15. This special event is scheduled for 10 am on Wednesday, February 15, and will feature a panel of industry experts from Unifi, […]
Sustainability Director Jean Hegedus explains what gives The LYCRA Company an advantage in eco-friendly production. Hear more from her and other industry experts during a special webinar on sustainability hosted by NCTO at 10am on Feb. 15. This special event is scheduled for 10 am on Wednesday, February 15, and will feature a panel of industry […]
Gherzi USA’s Bob Antoshak will moderate NCTO’s latest upcoming webinar titled “Sustainability & the Domestic Supply Chain: Mitigating Production Impacts from Fibers to Finished Goods.” This special event is scheduled for 10 am on Wednesday, February 15, and will feature a panel of industry experts from Unifi, BASF, The LYCRA Company, and Origin USA. Register today […]
If the US fashion industry shifts to onshoring and nearshoring it will reap the benefits from both a business and environmental point of view, writes National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)’s Kimberly Glas in https://www.just-style.com/. Decisions made decades ago have come back to haunt the fashion industry when it comes to environmental governance. About 30 years […]
Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. President Bryan Ashby highlights his company’s important contribution to the U.S. textile supply chain. CCW is a family-owned textile dyeing and finishing company that serves industries from performance apparel to aerospace textiles. http://www.carolinacotton.com/
Mobilizing Support for the U.S. Textile Industry in the 21st Century: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) is a unique association representing the entire spectrum of the textile industry.