Apparel, Footwear & Textiles

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Overview

For decades, WV communities thrived on textile and apparel production before jobs moved offshore. Today, tariff pressures on Asian imports create a chance to rebuild nimble, small-batch U.S. manufacturing.

Reshoring Opportunity

• Domestic cut-and-sew shops for short-run fashion.
• Workwear and safety gear manufacturing tied to WV’s energy sector.
• Athletic apparel aligned with U.S. sporting brands.

Why West Virginia?

• Historic expertise in textiles and sewing.
• Competitive labor costs.
• Access to East Coast distribution hubs.

Strategic Impact

Reviving textile clusters can restore jobs in regions hardest hit by deindustrialization.