U.S. Textile Manufacturing Regains Lost Ground

SUGAR LAND--August 18, 2017--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--After losing ground in past years, things may finally be looking up for U.S. textile and fiber manufacturers. According to the National Council of Textile Organizations, shipments of U.S. textiles and apparel rose to $74.4 billion last year, an 11% increase from 2009, when the Great Recession was spelling doom and gloom for the sector. According to Chemical & Engineering News, U.S. textile manufacturers have gained ground since this time "through technology advances, automation, and productivity improvements." Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.5 billion in U.S. textile manufacturing projects. Many expansions and additions feature in these projects, showing a strengthening and resilience in the U.S. textiles sector.