U.S. Textile Sector: Tariffs Not Reviving Domestic Production

October 9, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Despite higher tariff and trade barrier costs, clothing manufacturers within the U.S. are not rushing to source materials from domestic producers, according to a recent survey from the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) cited in Supply Chain Dive. The toll of reciprocal tariffs and outdated machinery were among the factors cited by industry professionals as continuing to drive much activity toward the offshore market. Industrial Info is tracking roughly $1.2 billion worth of active and proposed textile-related projects within the U.S. The USFIA's 2025 Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study found an overwhelming majority of professionals at 25 fashion companies surveyed between April and June were "adjusting procurement networks" instead of sourcing materials from U.S.-based providers. Companies featured: Bondex Incorporated, Andrew Industries Limited, DiloGroup, Weinbrenner Shoe Company Incorporated, UniFirst Corporation, MycoWorks Incorporated, Glen Raven Incorporated, Seaman Corporation, Toray Industries Incorporated, UVEX Winter Holding GmbH & Company KG and Point Blank Enterprises Incorporated