The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Charles Heilig delivered the State of the Industry address at the association’s 21st Annual Meeting on March 27 in Washington, D C.
Heilig, who is also the president of Parkdale Mills, a leading US yarn and cotton product manufacturer, highlighted the industry’s key challenges and achievements over the past year. He presented economic and trade data related to the US textile supply chain and outlined NCTO’s policy priorities for 2024 and 2025.
NCTO has been advocating for strong domestic manufacturing policies, fair trade practices, and supply chain resilience. Heilig emphasized the industry’s efforts to navigate global trade shifts, rising costs, and competition while continuing to invest in innovation and sustainability.
His remarks, as prepared for delivery, along with an industry data infographic, have been made available by NCTO. The meeting, held at the Mayflower Hotel from March 24-27, brought together key textile industry stakeholders to discuss policies shaping the future of US textile manufacturing.
