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Conference Program & Presenters

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM	SEAMS Golf Tournament (separate registration required)	The Westin鈥檚 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Course
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Conference Registration Open	Registration Area Grand Pre-function
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	秀色直播Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition Moderator: Kanti Jasani, Performance & Technical Textile Consulting, Competition Chair	Riverscape
3:00 - 5:00 PM	Research Showcase Poster Display	Grand Prefunction Area
3:00 - 5:00 PM	Cocktail Social	Exhibit Area
6:00 - 8:00 PM	Riverboat Dinner Cruise	Boat departs from the riverfront outside The Westin
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM	Conference Registration Open	Registration Area Grand Pre-function
7:45 - 8:30 AM	Early Morning Networking Coffee and Pastries	Grand Prefunction Area
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM	Research Showcase Poster Display Presenters will be in attendance from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss their research and address questions.	Grand Prefunction Area
8:30 - 8:45 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks	Grand Ballroom AB
8:45 - 9:45 AM	Keynote Presentation: The Global Trade Shakeup: What It Means for U.S. Textiles Now鈥擪imberly Glas, NCTO, President & CEO At a time when the rules of global trade and commerce are being rewritten, no sector is more affected鈥攐r more strategically vital鈥攖han textiles. From ending the de minimis loophole and raising global tariffs to bold moves on reshoring and government procurement, the future of trade is being reshaped in real time. In this high-impact Washington update, Kim Glas, President and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations, will break down the key wins, looming challenges, and what lies ahead for U.S. textile manufacturers. Don鈥檛 miss this insider look at how policy is impacting the American textile industry and redefining global supply chains.	Grand Ballroom AB
9:45 - 10:45 AM	On the Economic, Political and Business Climate鈥擱oger Tutterow, Kennesaw State University A decade ago, we cleared important hurdles that were important steps back toward "normal鈥�. However, as the economic expansion moved through its 11th year, it was derailed by a global pandemic that seen in a generation. In this session, Dr. Roger Tutterow provides a timely overview of global, national and regional economies including recent developments in the effect of COVID-19 on the retail sector and real estate, the causes and effects of the recent changes in energy prices, the structure and effect of recent fiscal stimulus and the linkages between trade policy, currency valuation and the manufacturing sector. The recent shift in Federal Reserve policy and the outcome of the 2024 elections are also considered.	Grand Ballroom AB
10:45 - 11:15 AM	Morning Break	Exhibit Area
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Reshoring the Summit: A Vision for a Made in USA Outdoor Industry鈥擝ill Amos, NW Alpine Gear	Grand Ballroom AB
12:15 - 1:45 PM	Boxed Lunch (exhibits open)	Exhibit Area
1:45 - 2:45 PM	Trying to Untangle the Trade Tariffs: An Overview of Trade Policy 鈥擭icole Bevins Collinson, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. This presentation offers practical strategies in navigating the tariff maze.	Grand Ballroom AB
2:45 - 3:15 PM	Afternoon Break	Exhibit Area
3:15 - 4:15 PM	How to Market and Sell American-Made Products in Today鈥檚 Economy鈥擬att Bigelow, USA Brands - includes Vermont Teddy Bear When surveyed, American consumers often say they'll pay more for American made, but actual purchasing behavior can vary. How much is the label worth, and how do American-made brands sell the value of what they are doing? Join me to discuss a handful of real-live examples from 4 different brands, all making things in America.	Grand Ballroom AB
4:15 - 5:15 PM	秀色直播& SEAMS Awards Program	Grand Ballroom AB
6:00 - 9:00 PM	Alphabet Soup Reception	Exhibit Area
9:00 PM	After Party	Exhibit Area
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Conference Registration Open	Registration Area Grand Pre-function
7:30 - 8:00 AM	Early Morning Networking Coffee and Pastries	Grand Prefunction Area
8:00 - 8:15 AM	Opening Remarks	Grand Ballroom AB
8:15 - 9:15 AM	Keynote Presentation: The Future Textiles Council: An Alliance for Industry Revitalization鈥擪arl Aspelund, University of Rhode Island and Michael Woody, Trans-Tex LLC The Future Textiles Council is a partnership of the University of Rhode Island鈥檚 Textiles Department (TMD) and the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN). The Council convenes an alliance of regional stakeholders to identify critical needs within the textile supply chain, ideate solutions, and implement strategies. The Council鈥檚 collaborative model offers a framework for regional revitalization that could be replicated across the country. Attendees will gain insights into fostering partnerships between textile companies, education at all levels and regional organizations, to bridge the skills gap, promote research, and ensure the economic vitality of our textile companies.	Grand Ballroom AB
CONCURRENT TRACKS: ONE AND TWO (Feel free to alternate between tracks.)
TRACK ONE-COLOR DEVELOPMENT TO FINISHED PRODUCT Moderator: Fred Gliddon, Archroma
9:15 - 9:45 AM	Advancements in Color Development and Approval鈥擟arol Revels, Walmart	Grand Ballroom A
9:45 - 10:00 AM	Morning Break
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Monetizing Your Fabric Library: Converting A Liability into an Asset鈥擪eith Hoover, Black Swan Textiles LLC Mill fabric libraries are populated with all commercially produced styles. Each fabric has a record (either in a system, a spreadsheet, or, Heaven forbid, a file cabinet) documenting how that fabric was made. And yet, there is no standardized methodology to tie new development requests to fabrics already developed in those libraries. Although every mill鈥檚 dream is to sell out of their library, there is no way to make the connection. This session presents how a mill鈥檚 existing documentation can be parsed into the alphabet, spelling, and grammar as it were, to serve as the foundation for standardizing knit fabric definitions, thus enabling digital searches based on construction, appearance, performance, end-use, and handfeel. It transforms a library into a storefront.	Grand Ballroom A
10:30 - 11:00 AM	Textile Dyeing Process Developments and Challenges鈥擳homas Braun, Swisstex The textile dyeing process has developed over time and together with new Dyeing equipment it has a positive impact on the environment through reduction in water, energy and chemical consumption. It comes with its challenges, but with the right tools and the right procedures the benefits are tremendous. The new textile dyeing process is efficient, consistent in quality, cost-effective and sustainable.	Grand Ballroom A
11:00 - 11:30 AM	Eco-Friendly Plasma Surface Treatment for Textile Finishing: A Comprehensive Review鈥擜shok Shrivastava, Darlington Fabrics The textile industry increasingly demands environmentally sustainable manufacturing while maintaining quality standards. Plasma surface treatment emerges as an innovative, eco-friendly alternative to traditional textile finishing methods. This non-thermal technology operates at low temperatures under atmospheric or vacuum conditions, enabling precise surface property modifications without altering bulk material characteristics. Plasma treatment enhances dyeability, printability, color fastness, adhesiveness, and hydrophobic properties through four primary mechanisms: cleaning/etching, activation, assisted grafting, and polymerization. Applications include mechanical and electrical property enhancement, wetting behavior control, improved dyeing/printing, and specialized biological/medical functions. The technology's dry processing nature, minimal chemical usage, and closed-system operation provide significant environmental advantages. Despite substantial initial equipment investments, the superior product quality and environmental benefits justify economic considerations, positioning plasma technology as a promising solution for sustainable textile manufacturing advancement.	Grand Ballroom A
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Roundtable Discussion鈥擳rack One Speakers	Grand Ballroom A
TRACK TWO-PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Moderator: Bethany Pollack, Draper Knitting Co.
9:15 - 9:45 AM	Importance of Colorfastness and Physical Properties鈥擥regg Woodcock, 秀色直播Executive Director With decades of industry expertise and visionary leadership, Gregg will offer valuable insights into the vital role of lab testing in today鈥檚 evolving textile industry. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to hear from one of the field鈥檚 most respected voices.	Grand Ballroom B
9:45 - 10:00 AM	Morning Break
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Closing the Loop: Innovations and Trends Driving Circularity in the Textile and Apparel Industry鈥擪aren Leonas, North Carolina State University Increased attention is being given to the environmental impact created throughout the textile and apparel supply chain. In efforts to reduce this impact, and meet the needs of industry partners, governments, and consumers, there have been increased efforts from fiber production through textile waste collection to moving the textile and apparel supply chain to a circular economy. This presentation will address what a circular economy means to the industry, and examine the role of innovation, consumers, legislation, brands and retailers are having in driving this shift to circularity.	Grand Ballroom B
10:30 - 11:00 AM	Navigating Obstacles in Circularity and Sustainability鈥擬ichelle Singh, Hohenstein Navigating chemical restrictions is increasingly complex for brands and mills operating in global markets. Ensuring compliance with restrictions on PFAS, BPA and Prop 65 within the EU, Canada and US requires more than awareness鈥攊t calls for a proactive strategy. This includes practical approaches to identifying restricted substances, adapting to new legislation and implementing testing and documentation protocols to support due diligence. The goal is to help supply chains reduce risk and validate product safety claims without compromising performance.	Grand Ballroom B
11:00 - 11:30 AM	The Perfect Fiber: Natural or Synthetics?鈥擲hane O'Toole, Red Wolf Innovations This presentation will discuss the different areas of sustainability for different fiber types and how they translate into fabric and garment. Analysis of how different brands will approach sustainability through different avenues and how sustainability can be marketed appropriately or misconstrued.	Grand Ballroom B
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Roundtable Discussion鈥擳rack Two Speakers	Grand Ballroom B
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Recap of Tracks One & Two and Closing Remarks	Grand Ballroom AB

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FABRICATING THE FUTURE PRESENTERS' AVAILABLE BIOS
	Bill Amos founded outdoor apparel brand NW Alpine in 2010 with the goal of making technical climbing apparel in the United States. This started his fifteen year business journey that included starting and running Kichatna Apparel Manufacturing, an Oregon based cut and sew facility, from 2014-2022
	Karl Aspelund is Associate Director of the University of Rhode Island's Honors Program, Associate Professor in the Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, and holds a visiting professorship in Ethnology at the University of Iceland. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology of Material Culture from Boston University, his research on textiles for spaceflight turned his focus to circular economies, now central to his teaching. Aspelund has authored three design textbooks, including "The Design Process" (5th ed. coming next year,) and co-authored a volume on Icelandic culture-creation nominated for the 2017 Icelandic Literary Prize. Aspelund also authored a three-part Applied Technology Series, 鈥淭extile Needs and Constraints for Intravehicular Activity in Long-Duration Spaceflight,鈥� published in 秀色直播Review in 2017.
	Matt Bigelow is the President of USA Brands and the steward behind several iconic American-made companies, including All American Clothing Co., Gusset Brand, The Vermont Flannel Co., and The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. With deep experience in manufacturing and marketing domestically produced goods, Matt brings firsthand insight into what it means鈥攁nd what it takes鈥攖o sell "Made in USA."
	Overseeing and running Swisstex California as Dyehouse Manager and later as Technical Director provided Thomas Braun with 25 years of unparalleled experience in efficient and sustainable textile manufacturing, digital color management, and the development of advanced dyeing processes.
	Nicole Bivens Collinson is a Managing Principal, Operating Committee, and International Trade and Government Relations Practice Leader with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. She is located in the Washington, D.C., office. Ms. Collinson is a commentator on trade matters and has appeared on MSNBC, NPR, and BBC Worldwide. She is also the producer of the podcast Two Minutes in Trade, available wherever you listen to podcasts.
	Kimberly Glas is President & CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO). Kim has over 20 years of experience in government policy development and advocacy. She most recently served as Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance, a national partnership of labor and environmental organizations working to advance the creation of quality U.S. jobs in the clean energy economy. Before leading the BlueGreen Alliance, Kim served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods and Materials at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Kim also brings extensive Capitol Hill experience, having worked for U.S. Representatives Michael Michaud of Maine and John J. LaFalce of New York. Kim helped to organize, and then served as the key Congressional staffer for, the House Trade Working Group, a key coalition of Members of Congress that works extensively on trade policy and domestic competitiveness issues to this day. Kim earned a B.A. in History and graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Geneseo.
	Keith Hoover is president of Black Swan Textiles, a consulting company specializing in digitalization for the apparel and textile industries, from 3D product design to manufacturing optimization and automation on the factory floor. Hoover began his career as a commercial artist and fashion illustrator, later serving as Associate Art Director for Ralph Lauren and helping establish Polo R&D in Greensboro, NC. He transitioned into product development, creating digital color management programs for major brands including Ralph Lauren, Target, Lands' End, JCPenney, and Under Armour. At Fruit of the Loom, he oversaw domestic dyehouses and led the first large-scale implementation of global digital color management for a major U.S. retailer, cutting lead time from 90 days to 1. At Under Armour, he led Project Glory, advancing local-for-local sourcing and manufacturing. Hoover has worked extensively in mills across Asia and is a frequent speaker for industry groups including AATCC, EURATEX, ISCC, PI-Apparel, SDC, STRC, AIC, and STA.
	Karen K. Leonas, PhD, is a Professor of Textile Sciences at NC State University Wilson College of Textiles. Her research focuses on sustainability through the global textile complex including moving towards a more circular economy, fiber to fiber recycling, textile waste collection and sorting, the interrelationships between technology and sustainability, and fiber fragmentation that results microplastic pollution. She is currently part of the NSF North Carolina Textile Innovation Engine.
	Shane O'Toole is an alumnus of NC State University鈥檚 Wilson College of Textiles, with a degree in Polymer & Color Chemistry, and holds an MBA from Mississippi State University. He brings broad experience across textile ecosystems, with expertise in biopolymers, fiber research, manufacturing operations, and innovation for several global brands, manufacturers, and medical devices. Passionate about sustainability and performance, Shane works to advance environmentally responsible technologies through collaborative development across the value chain.
	Carol Revels is the Senior Manager of Color Execution for Fashion Private Brands at Walmart in Bentonville, AR. Her prior experience includes being Director of Color and Sustainability at Lands鈥� End , Director of Global Color at Gap Inc., and leading Color Science and Management roles in the Textile industry with Cone Mills, SheLyn Inc., Spartan Mills, and Burlington Industries. Revels earned her Masters and Bachelor of Science degrees in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Revels joined 秀色直播in 1985 and has been an active long-time member. She is the current President-Elect and has served as Chairperson of RA36 Color Measurement Committee, Chair of the Education Advisory Board, and served on the Board of Directors.
	Ashok Shrivastava is Plant Technical and QA Manager at Darlington Fabrics in Westerly, RI. Ashok's responsibilities encompass comprehensive quality evaluation throughout the supply chain, from yarn assessment to greige fabric testing and vendor feedback coordination. He manages return authorizations and vendor chargebacks for non-conforming raw materials while leading Juran methodology troubleshooting groups focused on reducing dyeing rework. Currently, he is spearheading a dye strike optimization project aimed at achieving first-time dyeing accuracy. Ashok has specialized expertise in designing compression garments with precise mmHg profiling, bringing technical innovation to performance textile applications.
	Dr. Michelle Singh is a Senior Sales Executive at Hohenstein. Her collaborative approach helps brands, retailers and suppliers customize their quality, chemical, regulatory and performance programs. Prior to joining Hohenstein, Dr. Singh worked for 19 years in operational, technical and commercial roles with testing labs focusing on retail and consumer product testing. She brings technical and regulatory expertise in toys and children鈥檚 products, food contact materials and hardlines. Dr. Singh holds a PhD in Archaeology from the State University of New York, as well as a master鈥檚 in business organizational leadership from Medaille College.
	Roger Tutterow is Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University, where he holds the Henssler Financial Endowed Chair. His insights on the economy, business, and policy have been featured in national media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg, and NPR. In addition to academia, Dr. Tutterow consults on financial economics and statistical modeling for a range of clients, from Fortune 500 firms to small businesses. He has also provided expert testimony in court and legislative settings, and delivered hundreds of economic presentations across the U.S. and Canada. He has served on advisory panels for three Georgia Governors, including the Special Council on Tax Reform, and currently serves on the Georgia Child Support Commission and various boards. A Georgia native, Dr. Tutterow holds degrees from Berry College and Georgia State University and has held academic appointments at several institutions, including international posts in Trinidad and South Korea.
	Gregg Woodcock is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and the Institute of Textile Technology, Gregg launched his career in the knitted fabrics division of Burlington Industries. Prior to his current role as 秀色直播Executive Director, he served as Senior Manager of Product Quality and Safety at Hanesbrands Inc., including its predecessors, Sara Lee Knit Products and National Textiles. A long-time active member of AATCC, Gregg has contributed extensively to the association鈥檚 Research Committees and has been a featured speaker at countless 秀色直播events.
	Michael Woody is CEO of Trans-Tex LLC, a textile company based in Cranston, RI. He is currently chair of the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN) a past president of the Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI), a division of the Advanced Textile Association (ATA), and a member of former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo's Manufacturing Advisory Council. In 2017, his book, American Dragon: Winning the Global Manufacturing War Using the Universal Principles of Fewer, Faster, and Finer, was named a finalist for Business and Economics Book of the Year by Foreword Indies.

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Conference Highlights

SEAMS Golf Tournament and Networking聽(The Westin鈥檚 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Course)
Sunday, October 5, 8:00 am 鈥� 2:00 pm
Join new and old colleagues and friends on Sunday morning for the Annual SEAMS Golf Tournament.聽 Tee Time Registration is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, at 8:00am at the Westin鈥檚 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Course with contests and prizes starting at 8:00am so come with your game hat on! The SEAMS golf tournament requires a separate US$195 registration fee per participant.

Enjoy a fun and competitive day with hole-in-one challenges, putting contest, closest-to-the-pin competitions, and more! Your next great shot could earn you one of our 10K reward opportunities.

Each participant must register for the golf tournament and provide their golf handicap during registration. Early registration is encouraged, as spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis to this very popular SEAMS event.

For questions regarding the golf tournament, please email聽Nancy聽at SEAMS.

SEAMS Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
The Annual SEAMS Golf Tournament is everyone鈥檚 favorite event mixing leisure time and business on the course with a little competition thrown in!

SEAMS Sponsorships are available at various levels to meet budgets and each provides great exposure throughout the conference with branding, connections, and more.

Check out the variety of golf sponsorships designed to meet your budget and goals, secure the best sponsorship for your company, complete the聽Golf Sponsorship Form聽and return it to聽Kim Nicholson.

Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition聽(Riverscape)
Sunday, October 5, 1:00 鈥� 3:00 pm
Student papers are judged on the basis of originality, scientific value, practical value, and presentation. Monetary awards are given to the students presenting the top four entries.

Cocktail Social聽(Exhibit Showroom)
Sunday, October 5, 3:00 鈥� 5:00 pm
Reconnect with friends and colleagues in the exhibit showroom while enjoying light refreshments and beverages prior to the dinner boat cruise on Sunday evening.

Riverboat Dinner Cruise
Sunday, October 5, 6:00 pm
Join conference guests on Sunday evening, October 5, at 6:00 pm for a two-hour dinner cruise down the Savannah River. Delight in an evening of entertainment and an unforgettable tour of the historic waterfront city aboard a Savannah riverboat. Enjoy a buffet-style dinner made with the freshest local ingredients that has something to satisfy everyone鈥檚 palate. Admittance to the dinner cruise is included with your conference registration.

贰虫丑颈产颈迟蝉听(Grand Ballroom CDEF)
Sunday, October 5, 3:00 鈥� 5:00 pm
Monday, October 6, 10:30 鈥� 11:00 am; 12:15 鈥� 1:45 pm; and 6:00 鈥� 9:00 pm
Tabletop exhibits will feature color management software, systems, and solutions; auxiliaries; dyes, and chemicals; and testing equipment and services for the apparel and textile wet processing industry and more! Exhibits will be open October 5 during the Cocktail Reception and on October 6 from 10:30 鈥� 11:00 am, 12:15 鈥� 1:45 pm, and 6:00 鈥� 9:00 pm, a reception will be held in the exhibit area that evening from 6:00 pm 鈥� 9:00 pm. Admittance to the exhibit area will require a conference badge.

Poster Display
Sunday, October 5, 3:00 鈥� 5:00 pm
Monday, October 6, 8:00 am 鈥� 9:00 pm
Posters will be available for viewing October 5 from 3:00 鈥� 5:00 pm and on October 6 from 8:00 am 鈥� 9:00 pm. Presenters will be in attendance on Monday from 6:30 鈥� 7:30 pm to discuss their research and address questions.

Poster abstracts are currently being accepted for the conference. Interested individuals must submit the abstract submission form and a 125-word (or fewer) abstract by May 23, 2025. Submission details and the submittal form can be聽downloaded here. A limited number of poster spaces are available.

Early Morning Networking聽(Grand Ballroom Pre-function)
Monday, October 6, 7:45 am 鈥� 8:30 am
Tuesday, October 7, 7:45 am 鈥� 8:30 am
Join fellow conference attendees each morning for coffee and pastries before the start of each day鈥檚 educational sessions. It鈥檚 the perfect opportunity to network, share insights, and start the day energized!

Education Sessions聽(Grand Ballroom AB)
Monday, October 6, 8:30 am 鈥� 4:15 pm
Tuesday, October 7, 8:00 am 鈥� 12:30 pm
Monday will kick off with Kim Glas, President & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), delivering a聽keynote presentation聽focusing on the latest legislative and trade updates from Washington, D.C. The day continues with insightful sessions covering economics, trade, AI, and an engaging discussion with Margarita Mendoza, Founder of the Made in America Movement.

Tuesday鈥檚 educational sessions will begin with a keynote presentation, 鈥淭he Future Textiles Council: An Alliance for Industry Revitalization,鈥� featuring Karl Aspelund of the University of Rhode Island and Michael Woody of Trans-Tex LLC. Additional sessions will explore Textile Color Development and Performance & Sustainability. Don鈥檛 miss these impactful sessions designed to enhance your expertise and keep you ahead of industry trends!

Please view the timetable posted to this website for complete program details.

Box Lunch聽(Exhibit Showroom)
Monday, October 6, 12:15 鈥� 1:45 pm
A box lunch will be available in the exhibit area on Monday, October 6, from 12:15 鈥� 1:45 pm.聽 Visit the tabletop exhibits while enjoying lunch. Exhibits will remain open Monday evening from 6:00 鈥� 9:00 pm. Admittance to the exhibit area will require a conference badge.

Celebrating Excellence: 秀色直播& SEAMS Awards Presentation (Grand Ballroom AB)
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 4:15 鈥� 5:15 PM
At the heart of the Fabricating the Future Summit, the joint 秀色直播& SEAMS Awards Ceremony honors the individuals and organizations shaping the future of the textile and sewn products industries. This celebratory session recognizes innovation, leadership, and service that are driving meaningful impact across the value chain. From pioneering research to outstanding contributions in trade and sustainability, the awards spotlight those who exemplify excellence in our field.

秀色直播will proudly present two of its most prestigious honors: the Olney Medal, recognizing outstanding achievement in textile chemistry, including a keynote address by this year鈥檚 medalist; and the Harold C. Chapin Award, honoring exceptional service to the Association.
SEAMS聽will also present the Sarah Friedman Award for excellence in support of the Association and its members.

Join us as we acknowledge these accomplishments and celebrate the leaders who are fabricating the future of our industry.

Alphabet Soup Reception聽(Exhibit Showroom)
Monday, October 6, 6:00 鈥� 9:00 pm
Socialize with colleagues and visit the tabletop exhibits while enjoying hors d鈥檕euvres and beverages. Admittance to the reception is included with your conference registration.

*Non-conference attendees who are not members of the Alphabet Soup Collective may register to attend the reception for $99.
*Non-conference attendees who are members of the Alphabet Soup Collective may register to attend the reception for $50.

Members of the Alphabet Soup Collective:

*American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
*Americas Apparel Producers鈥� Network (AAPN)
*Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)
*American Textile Machinery Association (ATMA)
*Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry (INDA)
*Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD)
*North American Linen Association (NALA)
*The Nonwovens Institute (NWI)
*The Association & Voice of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry (SEAMS)
*Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA)
*Southern Textile Association (STA)
*The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA)

After Party聽(Grand Ballroom CDEF)
Monday, October 6, 9:00 pm
After a day of insightful discussions and networking, keep the energy going at our After Party! Join us for an evening of great company, music, karaoke, and fun as we unwind and celebrate together.

Exhibitor Resources

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Complete the Exhibitor&/annual-conference/8217;s Contract above and return it along with your company&/annual-conference/8217;s logo to Kim Nicholson to secure your tabletop*.

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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Complete the form above and return it along with your company&/annual-conference/8217;s logo to Kim Nicholson to secure your sponsorship*.
*Emailed information may not be secure. If you prefer not to email credit card information, you may contact Kim Nicholson at +1.919.549.3535 to supply credit card information.

**Platinum and Premium Bar Sponsors receive one complimentary conference registration with their sponsorship.
***Bar Sponsor &/annual-conference/8211; Cocktail Social receive one 50% off 1^st attendee鈥檚 registration with their sponsorship.
Please complete and return the registration form for the individual that will be using the sponsor registration.

Golf Tournament Sponsorships

Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
The Annual SEAMS Golf Tournament is everyone鈥檚 favorite event mixing leisure time and business on the course with a little competition thrown in!

Registration is scheduled for Sunday, October 5 at 8:00am at The Westin鈥檚 18-hole PGA Championship golf course, prior to the conference kickoff with expected finish at 2pm leaving plenty of time to get ready for Sunday鈥檚 afternoon cocktail reception and the evening鈥檚 River Boat Cruise.

Sponsorships for this amazing event provide a unique opportunity to showcase your company, connect with industry leaders, and engage with old and new industry friends in a beautiful setting.

Check out the variety of golf sponsorships designed to meet your budget and goals. Every sponsorship level provides value with company exposure before and throughout the conference.

Complete the form above and return it along with your company&/annual-conference/8217;s logo to Kim Nicholson to secure your sponsorship*.
*Emailed information may not be secure. If you prefer not to email credit card information, you may contact Kim Nicholson at +1.919.549.3535 to supply credit card information.

Registration & Accommodations