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As we wrap up 2025, I want to say thank you. Thank you for reading, sharing, supporting and engaging with @eTexComms throughout the year. Your readership, feedback and trust are what make eTC possible – and what allow us to continue telling the stories of this industry.

In this week’s newsletter, I’ve gathered all of our eTC-exclusive articles and photo galleries from 2025 in one place.

Grateful this holiday season for our readers, sources, sponsors and industry partners. After 11½ years, the @eTexComms weekly newsletter surpassed 7,000 subscribers. Thank you for your support, advocacy and readership. Onward to 2026! #HappyHolidays #Textiles #Apparel #eTC

A PERFECT FIT: Superior Glove opens first U.S. production plant in High Point, N.C. tinyurl.com/55jeum3e

@eTexComms Q&A with Paul Magel, president of @AAPN member CGS (@BlueCherryCGS) : How fashion brands can navigate tariff turbulence, build resilient supply chains tinyurl.com/226esjft #SewnProducts #Apparel #Fashion #ApparelIQ #SupplyChain #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tariffs

The Industrial Commons breaks ground on transformative Innovation Campus etextilecommunications.com/news/the-indus… via @eTexComms

Luccini, customer of @AAPN member @ContemporaFab Fabrics and attendee of this year’s Carolina Mill Tour, featured in @eTexComms article, “Former MLB player finds fit in youth sportswear with Luccini. Read: tinyurl.com/34a9zvzp #ProAmericas #AmericasTextiles #WesternHemisphere #ILoveThisIndustry #Fibers #Yarns #Fabrics #SewnProducts #Apparel #Fashion #Knitting #Weaving #Sustainability #ApparelIQ #SupplyChain #Reshoring #Nearshoring #CAFTADR #USMCA #AAPN #Uniforms #Workwear #Apparel #Garments #MLB #Jerseys

Attend the @ATA_Expo! Nov. 5-7, 2025 Indianapolis, Ind. USA CONNECT with over 4,500 textiles professionals. DISCOVER the newest innovations in the marketplace. SOURCE from over 300 exhibitors to drive your business forward. tinyurl.com/2hds7kmy #ATExpo #Textiles #Fabrics

Charles Poston reflects on service to @SouthernTexAssn, industry passion and the power of giving back tinyurl.com/yy54hff2 #STA #ILoveThisIndustry #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Textiles #USMCA #CAFTADR #WesternHemisphere #MadeInUSA #MadeInAmerica

She encouraged attendees to enable their teams with AI tools and listed a number of examples that they can be used to save time and improve productivity, including annual reviews, learning, research and idea generation, practicing a sales pitch and building presentations.

Elaine Stephens, head of Customer Engineering, Wisconsin at @Google, presents “How Companies Are Driving Value With AI” during a technology session Wednesday at the @ATA_Textiles OUTLOOK Leadership Conference at #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis.

From cut-and-sew craftsmanship to state-of-the-art sublimation printing and embroidery, Ripon’s vertically integrated process keeps quality and customization at the core – all made in America. #ILoveThisIndustry #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #ATAOutlook #RiponAthletic

🏈 At the @ATA_Textiles OUTLOOK Leadership Conference #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis. (a.k.a. “Titletown”) Tuesday – Peter Derleth, CEO of Ripon Athletic, took the stage to share how his Wisconsin-based company continues to raise the bar in American-made performance apparel.

With a legacy dating back to 1977, Ripon Athletic manufactures high-performance jackets, uniforms and custom team gear worn across the spectrum, from high school to pro sports – including the Green Bay Packers.

At today’s @ATA_Textiles OUTLOOK Leadership Conference at #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis., Auggie Tantillo, president of SRG & Associates and past president & CEO of the @NCTO provides an update on the rapidly evolving policy landscape in Washington.

Steve Baue, executive coach, award-winning CEO and entrepreneur, conducts at Leadership Development Workshop at today’s ATA OUTLOOK Leadership Conference at #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis. #ILoveThisIndustry #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Leadership

(L-R) Moderator Glenn Aust, president of Ehmke Manufacturing Co. Inc., Joseph Lorelli of PhnxBmb, Kurt Schimmel,director of Operations at Autometrix; and Zane Vogel, president & CEO of Spiritus Systems.

A panel featuring three military veterans discusses “The Tactics of Leadership” at today’s @ATA_Textiles OUTLOOK Leadership Conference at #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis.

Holly Williams, conference management director at the @ATA_Textiles, introduces executive coach Steve Baue at today’s ATA OUTLOOK Leadership Conference at #LambeauField in #GreenBay, Wis. #ILoveThisIndustry #AmericanTextiles #WeMakeAmazing #Leadership