Manufacturing PMI® At 52.7%; March 2026 ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report: Textile Mills Report Growth

TEMPE, Ariz. — April 1, 2026 — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the third consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report.

The report was issued today by Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

“The Manufacturing PMI® registered 52.7 percent in March, a 0.3-percentage point increase compared to the reading of 52.4 percent in February. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 17th month in a row. (A Manufacturing PMI® above 47.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.) The New Orders Index expanded for the third straight month after four straight readings in contraction, registering 53.5 percent, down 2.3 percentage points compared to February’s figure of 55.8 percent. The March reading of the Production Index (55.1 percent) is 1.6 percentage points higher than February’s reading of 53.5 percent. The Prices Index remained in expansion (or ‘increasing’ territory), registering 78.3 percent, a 7.8-percentage point jump from February’s reading of 70.5 percent. In the last two months, the Prices Index has increased19.3 percentage points to reach its highest level since a reading of 78.5 percent in June 2022. The Backlog of Orders Index registered 54.4 percent, down 2.2 percentage points compared to the 56.6 percent recorded in February. The Employment Index registered 48.7 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from February’s figure of 48.7 percent,” says Spence.

“The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated a further slowing for the fourth month in a row after one month in ‘faster’ territory. The reading of 58.9 percent is up 3.8 percentage points from the 55.1 percent recorded in February. (Supplier Deliveries is the only ISM® PMI® Reports index that is inversed; a reading of above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, which is typical as the economy improves and customer demand increases.)

“The Inventories Index registered 47.1 percent, down 1.7 percentage points compared to February’s reading of 48.8 percent. The Customers’ Inventories Index reading of 40.1 percent is a 1.3-percentage point increase compared to February.

“The New Export Orders Index reading of 49.9 percent is 0.4 percentage point lower than the reading of 50.3 percent registered in February and marks a return of this subindex to contraction territory. The Imports Index registered 52.6 percent, 2.3 percentage points lower than February’s reading of 54.9 percent.”

Spence continues, “In March, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory, growing at a slightly faster pace than the month before. Of the five subindexes that make up the PMI®, the New Orders Index indicated slower growth compared to the previous month, the Production Index grew at a faster rate, and the Employment and Inventories indexes remained in contraction. This month also marks the first report with panelists citing the Iran war as a new impact to their business, along with ongoing uncertainty with U.S. economic policy, despite the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs. In March, 64 percent of comments overall were negative. Among the negative comments, about 20 percent cited tariffs and about 40 percent the war in the Middle East. (Some panelists referenced both topics within a single comment or in mixed sentiment.)

“Two demand indicators (the New Orders and Backlog of Orders indexes) are in expansion, the New Export Orders Index returned to contraction, and the Customers’ Inventories Index remains in ‘too low’ territory, contracting at a slightly slower rate. A ‘too low’ status for the Customers’ Inventories Index is usually considered positive for future production.

“Regarding output, the Production Index is in expansion for the fifth month in a row, and the Employment Index decreased by 0.1-percentage point and remains in contraction. Among panelists, 55 percent indicated that managing head counts remains the norm at their companies, as opposed to hiring.

“Finally, inputs (defined as supplier deliveries, inventories, prices and imports) had mixed results. The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated increasingly slowing deliveries, the Inventories Index contracted at a faster rate, and the Prices Index took another big leap — to 78.3 percent, from 70.5 percent in February. The Imports Index lost 2.3 percentage points for a reading of 52.6 percent, compared to 54.9 percent in February.

“Looking at the manufacturing economy, 16 percent of the sector’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in March, compared to 21 percent in February, and the percentage of manufacturing GDP in strong contraction (defined as a composite PMI® of 45 percent or lower) increased to 4 percent, compared to 1 percent in February. The share of sector GDP with a PMI® at or below 45 percent is a good metric to gauge overall manufacturing weakness. Of the six largest manufacturing industries, four (Transportation Equipment; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products) expanded in March,” says Spence.

The 13 manufacturing industries reporting growth in March — listed in order — are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Primary Metals; Transportation Equipment; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Textile Mills; Computer & Electronic Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Machinery; Paper Products; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Wood Products; and Chemical Products. The three industries reporting contraction in March are: Plastics & Rubber Products; Furniture & Related Products; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products.

WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING

  • “This is expected to be a transition year for the U.S. trucking market, with gradual stabilization driven by capacity tightening and replacement demand instead of growth. Demand should stay constrained by weak carrier profitability and high equipment costs but improve modestly late in the year.” [Transportation Equipment]
  • “Changes in the tariff structure are bringing cautious opportunities to offset significant costs for the balance of 2026. The actions in Iran, however, add a new wrinkle to energy costs throughout the world, including India. We continue to try and plan for the unpredictable and unexpected.” [Transportation Equipment]
  • “We’re seeing steady increases in activity, but geopolitical issues and the Iran war are already waning sentiment.” [Fabricated Metal Products]
  • “Customer orders have increased considerably as the construction market remains strong, resulting in higher production volume and increased forecasts to suppliers.” [Machinery]
  • “Current Middle East unrest is already starting to impact business operations by increasing lead times, costs, container delays and the like.” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products]
  • “Lots of relief from Supreme Court striking down (emergency) tariffs, particularly with organic cane sugar from Brazil.” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products]
  • “Geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Iran are contributing to rising manufacturing supply costs, and ongoing tariff uncertainty is negatively impacting purchasing strategies and cost forecasts.” [Chemical Products]
  • “Ongoing geopolitical instability has emerged as a persistent factor influencing global trade dynamics. We anticipate strategic realignment of supply chains as organizations respond to energy market volatility and shifting trade policies. In light of these macroeconomic headwinds, we — like most organizations — are maintaining a cautious posture regarding investment commitments while continuing to monitor market conditions closely. Our purchasing strategy is being recalibrated to address supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by energy market volatility and evolving trade protectionism.” [Chemical Products]
  • “Metal commodity prices continue to put pressure on mechanical commodities. Memory price escalation is causing large cost increases that cannot be mitigated in other areas of the product cost.” [Computer & Electronic Products]
  • “The Middle East war has created domestic and global turmoil for the olefins and polyolefins business. Feedstocks and finished product pricing are accelerating dramatically as Middle Eastern and Asian producers suffer from shipping blockages. Global customers for packaging resins are scrambling to cover needs from North America and South America in the face of supply chain complications.” [Plastics & Rubber Products]
MANUFACTURING AT A GLANCE
March 2026
Index Series
Index
Mar		 Series
Index
Feb		 Percentage
Point
Change		 Direction Rate of
Change		 Trend*
(Months)
Manufacturing PMI® 52.7 52.4 +0.3 Growing Faster 3
New Orders 53.5 55.8 -2.3 Growing Slower 3
Production 55.1 53.5 +1.6 Growing Faster 5
Employment 48.7 48.8 -0.1 Contracting Faster 30
Supplier Deliveries 58.9 55.1 +3.8 Slowing Faster 4
Inventories 47.1 48.8 -1.7 Contracting Faster 11
Customers’ Inventories 40.1 38.8 +1.3 Too Low Slower 18
Prices 78.3 70.5 +7.8 Increasing Faster 18
Backlog of Orders 54.4 56.6 -2.2 Growing Slower 3
New Export Orders 49.9 50.3 -0.4 Contracting From Growing 1
Imports 52.6 54.9 -2.3 Growing Slower 2
OVERALL ECONOMY Growing Faster 17
Manufacturing Sector Growing Faster 3

ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report data is seasonally adjusted for the New Orders, Production,
Employment and Inventories indexes.
*Number of months moving in current direction.

COMMODITIES REPORTED UP/DOWN IN PRICE AND IN SHORT SUPPLY

Commodities Up in Price
Aluminum (28); Chemical Products; Cooking Fats; Copper (9); Copper Based Products (4); Corn; Diesel Fuel; Electronic Components (3); Freight; Fuel; Memory Components; Methanol; Natural Gas (2); Plastics; Polypropylene (2); Precious Metals (3); Resins (2); Soybean Products; Steel (5); Steel — Hot Rolled (3); Steel — Stainless (2); Steel Products (4); Titanium Dioxide; and Tungsten Products (2).

Commodities Down in Price
None.

Commodities in Short Supply
Bearing Components; Electrical Components (9); Electronic Components (13); Memory (3); Rare Earth Components (5); and Semiconductors.

Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item.

MARCH 2026 MANUFACTURING INDEX SUMMARIES

Manufacturing PMI®
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in March for the third straight month following a 10-month period of contraction, registering 52.7 percent, a 0.3-percentage point increase compared to February’s reading of 52.4 percent. Of the five subindexes that directly factor into the Manufacturing PMI®, three (New Orders, Production and Supplier Deliveries) were in expansion territory, the same as in February. The Employment and Inventories indexes stayed in contraction, and both declined compared to February. Of the six largest manufacturing industries, four (Transportation Equipment; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products) expanded in March,” says Spence. A reading above 50 percent indicates that the manufacturing sector is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally contracting.

A Manufacturing PMI® above 47.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the March Manufacturing PMI® indicates the overall economy grew for the 17th straight month. “The past relationship between the Manufacturing PMI® and the overall economy indicates that the March reading (52.7 percent) corresponds to a 1.8-percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) on an annualized basis,” says Spence.

THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Month Manufacturing
PMI®		 Month Manufacturing
PMI®
Mar 2026 52.7 Sep 2025 48.9
Feb 2026 52.4 Aug 2025 48.9
Jan 2026 52.6 Jul 2025 48.4
Dec 2025 47.9 Jun 2025 49.0
Nov 2025 48.0 May 2025 48.6
Oct 2025 48.8 Apr 2025 48.8
Average for 12 months – 49.6
High – 52.7
Low – 47.9

New Orders
ISM®‘s New Orders Index expanded in March with a reading of 53.5 percent, a decrease of 2.3 percentage points compared to February’s reading of 55.8 percent. “Of the six largest manufacturing industries, four (Transportation Equipment; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products) reported increased new orders. Demand sentiment was mixed, with a 1-to-1 ratio of positive to negative comments in March, a marked decrease from last month where there were two positive comments for every negative one,” says Spence. A New Orders Index above 51.9 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Census Bureau’s series on manufacturing orders (in constant 2000 dollars).

The 11 manufacturing industries that reported growth in new orders in March, in order, are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Transportation Equipment; Wood Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; Chemical Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing. The three industries reporting a decline in new orders in March are: Furniture & Related Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products.

New Orders %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 29.1 56.3 14.6 +14.5 53.5
Feb 2026 30.3 56.9 12.8 +17.5 55.8
Jan 2026 31.4 51.0 17.6 +13.8 57.1
Dec 2025 18.2 50.3 31.5 -13.3 47.4

Production
The Production Index expanded in March for the fifth month in a row, registering 55.1 percent, a 1.6-percentage point increase compared to February’s reading of 53.5 percent. “Of the six largest manufacturing industries, four (Transportation Equipment; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; and Chemical Products) reported increased production. Panelists had a 2-to-1 ratio of positive to negative comments regarding output,” says Spence. An index above 52 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Federal Reserve Board’s Industrial Production figures.

The 10 industries reporting growth in production during the month of March — listed in order — are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Primary Metals; Transportation Equipment; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Fabricated Metal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Machinery; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Chemical Products; and Nonmetallic Mineral Products. The four industries reporting a decrease in production in March are: Furniture & Related Products; Paper Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Plastics & Rubber Products.

Production %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 24.5 62.8 12.7 +11.8 55.1
Feb 2026 25.2 58.8 16.0 +9.2 53.5
Jan 2026 25.7 58.8 15.5 +10.2 55.9
Dec 2025 19.0 55.1 25.9 -6.9 50.7

Employment
ISM®‘s Employment Index registered 48.7 percent in March, 0.1 percentage point lower than February’s reading of 48.8 percent. “The index posted its 30th consecutive month of contraction after expanding in September 2023. Since January 2023, the Employment Index has contracted in 38 of 39 months. Of the six big manufacturing industries, two (Transportation Equipment; and Machinery) reported higher levels of employment in March. For every comment on hiring, there was 1.2 on reducing head counts,” says Spence. An Employment Index above 50.3 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data on manufacturing employment.

Of the 18 manufacturing industries, seven reported employment growth in March in the following order: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Paper Products; Transportation Equipment; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Primary Metals; Machinery; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing. The eight industries reporting a decrease in employment in March, in the following order, are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Wood Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Furniture & Related Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Textile Mills.

Employment %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 14.2 70.8 15.0 -0.8 48.7
Feb 2026 18.8 60.8 20.4 -1.6 48.8
Jan 2026 13.7 68.0 18.3 -4.6 48.1
Dec 2025 9.0 69.9 21.1 -12.1 44.8

Supplier Deliveries†
Delivery performance of suppliers to manufacturing organizations was slower in March for the fourth consecutive month after one month of faster deliveries. “The Supplier Deliveries Index registered 58.9 percent, a 3.8-percentage point increase compared to the reading of 55.1 percent reported in February. Of the six big industries, five (Computer & Electronic Products; Transportation Equipment; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Machinery) reported slower supplier deliveries,” says Spence. A reading below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries, while a reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries.

The 13 manufacturing industries reporting slower supplier deliveries in March, in order, are: Textile Mills; Paper Products; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Primary Metals; Furniture & Related Products; Transportation Equipment; Fabricated Metal Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Chemical Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Machinery; and Miscellaneous Manufacturing. No industry reported faster deliveries in March.

Supplier Deliveries %Slower %Same %Faster Net Index
Mar 2026 19.5 78.8 1.7 +17.8 58.9
Feb 2026 14.0 82.2 3.8 +10.2 55.1
Jan 2026 12.7 83.3 4.0 +8.7 54.4
Dec 2025 10.4 80.8 8.8 +1.6 50.8

Inventories
The Inventories Index registered 47.1 percent in March, down 1.7 percentage points compared to the reading of 48.8 percent in February. “None of the six big industries expanded inventories in March,” says Spence. An Inventories Index greater than 44.5 percent, over time, is generally consistent with expansion in the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) figures on overall manufacturing inventories (in chained 2000 dollars).

Of 18 manufacturing industries, the four reporting higher inventories in March are: Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Wood Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; and Furniture & Related Products. The seven industries reporting lower inventories in March — listed in order — are: Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Textile Mills; Plastics & Rubber Products; Paper Products; Primary Metals; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Chemical Products. Seven industries reported no change in inventories in March as compared to February.

Inventories %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 16.7 64.3 19.0 -2.3 47.1
Feb 2026 14.2 71.8 14.0 +0.2 48.8
Jan 2026 14.0 66.4 19.6 -5.6 47.6
Dec 2025 10.3 65.9 23.8 -13.5 45.7

Customers’ Inventories†
ISM®‘s Customers’ Inventories Index remained in “too low” territory in March with reading of 40.1 percent, an increase of 1.3 percentage points compared to the 38.8 percent reported in February but still the third lowest since August 2022. (For more information about the Customers’ Inventories Index, see the “Data and Method of Presentation” section below.)

The two industries that reported customers’ inventories as too high in March are: Miscellaneous Manufacturing; and Plastics & Rubber Products. The 12 industries reporting customers’ inventories as too low in March, in order, are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Paper Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Primary Metals; Computer & Electronic Products; Furniture & Related Products; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Transportation Equipment; Machinery; Chemical Products; and Wood Products.

Customers’
Inventories		 %
Reporting		 %Too
High		 %About
Right		 %Too
Low		 Net Index
Mar 2026 74 6.9 66.3 26.8 -19.9 40.1
Feb 2026 76 5.7 66.1 28.2 -22.5 38.8
Jan 2026 69 5.5 66.3 28.2 -22.7 38.7
Dec 2025 76 11.3 64.0 24.7 -13.4 43.3

Prices†
The ISM® Prices Index registered 78.3 percent in March, an increase of 7.8 percentage points over its February reading of 70.5 percent, indicating raw materials prices increased for the 18th straight month. The Prices Index has risen 19.3 percentage points in the last two months to hit its highest reading since June 2022 (78.5 percent). All the six largest manufacturing industries — Petroleum & Coal Products; Machinery; Chemical Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Transportation Equipment; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products, in that order — reported price increases in March. “The Prices Index reading continues to be driven by (1) increases in steel and aluminum prices that impact the entire value chain, (2) tariffs applied to many imported goods and now (3) increases in petroleum-based products as a result of the recent Middle East conflict. Higher prices were reported by 59.4 percent of respondents in March, up 14 percentage points from February’s 45.4 percent and the highest share since June 2022 (65.2 percent),” says Spence. A Prices Index above 52.8 percent, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index for Intermediate Materials.

In March, the 17 industries that reported paying increased prices for raw materials, in order, are: Petroleum & Coal Products; Textile Mills; Primary Metals; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Machinery; Chemical Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Furniture & Related Products; Paper Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Transportation Equipment; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Wood Products. The only industry that reported paying decreased prices for raw materials in March was Printing & Related Support Activities.

Prices %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 59.4 37.8 2.8 +56.6 78.3
Feb 2026 45.4 50.2 4.4 +41.0 70.5
Jan 2026 29.0 59.9 11.1 +17.9 59.0
Dec 2025 26.4 64.1 9.5 +16.9 58.5

Backlog of Orders†
ISM®‘s Backlog of Orders Index registered 54.4 percent in March, a decrease of 2.2 percentage points compared to the February reading of 56.6 percent. Of the six largest manufacturing industries, two (Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products) reported expansion in order backlogs in March.

The 10 industries reporting higher backlogs in March — listed in order — are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Primary Metals; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Paper Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Plastics & Rubber Products; Computer & Electronic Products; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. The two industries reporting lower backlogs in March are: Furniture & Related Products; and Machinery. Six industries reported no change in backlog of orders in March as compared to February.

Backlog of
Orders		 %
Reporting		 %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 90 24.6 59.6 15.8 +8.8 54.4
Feb 2026 90 26.8 59.5 13.7 +13.1 56.6
Jan 2026 90 22.2 58.8 19.0 +3.2 51.6
Dec 2025 90 17.2 57.1 25.7 -8.5 45.8

New Export Orders†
ISM®‘s New Export Orders Index returned to contraction in March, registering 49.9 percent, down 0.4 percentage point from February’s reading of 50.3 percent. “Trade frictions still are a major concern. For every positive comment on exports, there was a negative comment,” says Spence.

Of the 18 manufacturing industries, the four that reported growth in new export orders in March are: Primary Metals; Transportation Equipment; Chemical Products; and Machinery. The 10 industries that reported a decrease in new export orders in March — in the following order — are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Petroleum & Coal Products; Furniture & Related Products; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Textile Mills; Plastics & Rubber Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Computer & Electronic Products.

New Export
Orders		 %
Reporting		 %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 74 12.1 75.5 12.4 -0.3 49.9
Feb 2026 74 9.2 82.2 8.6 +0.6 50.3
Jan 2026 73 11.5 77.3 11.2 +0.3 50.2
Dec 2025 75 10.6 72.3 17.1 -6.5 46.8

Imports†
ISM®‘s Imports Index decreased in March to 52.6 percent, a 2.3-percentage point drop compared to February’s reading of 54.9 percent.

The nine industries reporting higher imports in March — in the following order — are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Wood Products; Transportation Equipment; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Chemical Products; Fabricated Metal Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Computer & Electronic Products; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. The five industries that reported lower volumes in March are: Textile Mills; Paper Products; Furniture & Related Products; Primary Metals; and Machinery.

Imports %
Reporting		 %Higher %Same %Lower Net Index
Mar 2026 87 15.1 75.0 9.9 +5.2 52.6
Feb 2026 87 15.8 78.1 6.1 +9.7 54.9
Jan 2026 85 11.3 77.4 11.3 0.0 50.0
Dec 2025 84 9.5 70.1 20.4 -10.9 44.6

†The Supplier Deliveries, Customers’ Inventories, Prices, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, and Imports indexes do not meet the accepted criteria for seasonal adjustments.

Buying Policy
The average commitment lead time for Capital Expenditures in March was 170 days, a decrease of nine days compared to February. The average lead time in March for Production Materials was 82 days, an increase of three days compared to February. The average lead time for Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) Supplies was 44 days, a decrease of two days compared to February.

Percent Reporting
Capital
Expenditures		 Hand-to-
Mouth		 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 6 Months 1 Year+ Average
Days
Mar 2026 17 3 10 12 32 26 170
Feb 2026 18 3 7 14 27 31 179
Jan 2026 18 5 9 10 30 28 172
Dec 2025 16 4 9 12 30 29 177
Percent Reporting
Production
Materials		 Hand-to-
Mouth		 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 6 Months 1 Year+ Average
Days
Mar 2026 8 26 27 26 7 6 82
Feb 2026 9 25 26 26 10 4 79
Jan 2026 8 26 26 27 9 4 79
Dec 2025 9 25 31 22 9 4 77

 

Percent Reporting
MRO Supplies Hand-to-
Mouth		 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 6 Months 1 Year+ Average
Days
Mar 2026 29 38 15 13 4 1 44
Feb 2026 29 37 18 11 3 2 46
Jan 2026 31 37 15 12 5 0 41
Dec 2025 29 36 17 11 5 2 49

 

Posted: April 4, 2026

Source: Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Reju Secures €135 Million In Dutch NIKI Funding For Industrial-Scale Textile-To-Textile Regeneration Hub At Chemelot Industrial Park, The Netherlands

PARIS — April 1, 2026 — Reju™, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, has been awarded €135 million in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program. The funding will support Reju’s planned industrial-scale Regeneration Hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, covering both the investment phase and ongoing operations, and represents a critical milestone on the path toward final investment decision.

Patrik Frisk

“We are grateful to the Government of the Netherlands and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate for supporting the scale-up of commercial technologies that can deliver measurable emissions reductions and accelerate the transition to a truly circular textile industry,” said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju.

“This award is a strong vote of confidence in our technology and our team. At Chemelot, we will deliver circular raw materials at scale, reduce emissions across textile value chains, and establish a replicable blueprint for circular textiles in Europe.”

NIKI is the Dutch government’s flagship program to accelerate large-scale industrial decarbonization and circularity, supporting both national and European Union circular economy objectives. Reju’s project is closely aligned with these goals, expanding a textile-to-textile process that converts difficult-to-recycle, polyester-containing textiles into high-quality circular intermediates for new polyester production. By diverting residual textile fractions from landfill and incineration, Reju, aims to materially reduce the environmental impact of textile waste.

Example rendering of a Reju Regeneration Hub.

The future Regeneration Hub will process post-consumer textiles that would otherwise enter the waste stream. This regenerated output will be transformed into Reju Polyester, delivering approximately 50% lower carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester. The material will then be reintroduced into downstream supply chains, where it will be converted into yarns and fabrics ready for end-use consumer applications.

The project is expected to emphasize industrial integration, energy and resource efficiency, and fully traceable circular supply chains, maximizing the displacement of virgin, fossil-based inputs.

Chemelot Industrial Park was selected for its established industrial ecosystem, shared utilities and logistics infrastructure, and proximity to innovation and research capabilities. These attributes are expected to support efficient ramp-up, operational reliability, and the replication of the model across future sites.

Posted: April 4, 2026

Source: Reju

Revitalign® Elevates Comfort With New Performance Socks

WACO, Texas — March 31, 2026 — Revitalign® by Waco Shoe Company, a trusted leader in the orthotic footwear and insole market, launched its innovative Performance Socks. This new line is engineered with advanced technical features to provide unparalleled comfort and support, whether in the gym or at the office.

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Revitalign®

Revitalign® by Waco Shoe Company, a trusted leader in orthotic footwear, creates quality sandals, shoes, slippers and boots that feel great all day. The Waco, Texas-based company offers a variety of men’s and women’s footwear designed with innovative, comfortable and orthotic-driven footbeds. Revitalign® is available online at Nordstrom, QVC, Amazon and your local specialty shoe retailer. Learn more at Revitalign.com.

Posted: April 4, 2026

Source: Revitalign®

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PORTLAND, Ore. and TAIPEI — March 30, 2026 — Brands don’t just need better fabric. They need an integrated partner capable of bridging the gap between raw material innovation and market-ready execution.

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This integration of material and design thinking extends across Makalot’s four fabric platforms: SENSORY MATTER, STRUCTURED DIMENSION, KINETIC PERFORMANCE, and CIRCULAR MATERIALS. Rather than simple material offerings, these platforms serve as a foundation for product development. This allows brand partners to transition seamlessly from material concept to final product, leveraging Makalot’s design and manufacturing intelligence integrated from day one.

Smart Textiles in Action

Makalot’s WIIM platform integrates multi-patented technology directly into the material DNA. By prioritizing safety and wearability, the platform expands the boundaries of what a garment can do. From physiological-signal sensing and integrated climate control to motion-capture and muscle-stimulation, WIIM provides the architecture for the next generation of active apparel.

FFF SP26 highlights include:

  • LIGHTFIBER — a patented electroluminescent fiber and the world’s first wearable neon light, offering up to 100 meters of visibility for activewear and nighttime outdoor use
  • Elastic Conductor — a stretchable electronic conductor tested through more than 2,200 wash cycles
  • Smart Tracking — RFID fibers and dual-frequency labels enabling inventory management and consumer-facing features
  • Heated Vest (co-developed with Clim8) — lightweight, washable, battery-powered, with app-controlled heat adjustment

From Material to Market: Global Reliability and Nearshore Agility in El Salvador

Material innovation only creates value when it successfully reaches the market. Makalot operates a strategic manufacturing network across six countries, including a nearshore facility in El Salvador serving the U.S. market. This global footprint provides the supply chain flexibility and delivery reliability required to turn advanced material development into finished garments. From material concept to global market, the infrastructure for scale is already in place.

Experience Active Material Intelligence at Functional Fabric Fair Booth #135. Join Makalot from April 7–9 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1990 in Taiwan, Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. is a global apparel manufacturing partner with over 33,000 employees worldwide, providing integrated OEM/ODM services across material innovation, product design, and garment production. Makalot partners with major brands across the United States, Europe, and Asia, delivering end-to-end apparel solutions with a focus on flexibility, quality, and reliable execution.

Posted: April 4, 2026

Source: MAKALOT Industrial Co., Ltd.

GALLS® Acquires CMS Uniforms, Cementing Status as Tennessee’s Premier Public Safety Equipment Provider

LEXINGTON, Ky. — March 30, 2026 — GALLS®, a supplier of uniforms and equipment for America’s public safety professionals, has announced the acquisition of CMS Uniforms and Equipment, Inc., a prominent regional provider based in Nashville, Tennessee. This strategic acquisition establishes GALLS® as the market leader in Tennessee and further reinforces the company’s dedication to providing reliable, high-quality gear to first responders across North America.

The acquisition brings together GALLS’® national logistics capabilities and extensive product line with CMS Uniforms’ localized expertise and strong client relationships. By integrating CMS Uniforms’ operations, GALLS® expands its footprint in key locations, including Nashville. This expansion ensures that law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other public safety professionals have faster, more efficient access to the critical apparel and equipment necessary for their daily operations.

Mike Fadden, CEO of GALLS® stated, “We are proud to welcome CMS Uniforms to the GALLS® family. Their team shares our unwavering dedication to the men and women who protect our communities. By combining CMS’s local expertise and strong relationships in Nashville and Louisville with GALLS’® comprehensive resources and technological solutions, we are ensuring that Tennessee’s public safety professionals have the reliable equipment and uniform solutions they need to operate safely and effectively.”

CMS Uniforms, founded in 2000, has built a reputation for delivering stellar customer service and managing complex uniform programs for over 670 accounts. The company currently supports thousands of personnel, including police officers, deputy sheriffs, and firefighters. The integration of CMS Uniforms into the GALLS® network allows these agencies to benefit from enhanced resources while maintaining the local service touch they trust. The combined entity creates a seamless operation dedicated to reducing equipment-delivery response times and ensuring agencies remain mission-ready.

“It has been our honor to serve those who serve our communities for more than two decades. Throughout this journey, CMS has remained committed to the same passion for service that defines GALLS® today,” states Steve and Julie Roate. “We are confident that this alignment makes Galls the right partner to carry our mission forward, and we are excited for CMS to become part of the GALLS® team.”

Existing CMS clients will now have access to GALLS’® advanced service solutions, including custom web portals that streamline ordering and improve oversight for agency administrators. This technology, paired with GALLS’® robust supply chain, ensures that first responders can rely on consistent inventory availability and rapid deployment of gear. The acquisition aligns with the core missions of both companies: to honor and support those who protect our communities by providing the highest-quality products and services available in the industry.

Posted: March 31, 2026

Source: GALLS

Tiger Group Adds Stu Kessler to Board of Advisors

NEW YORK — March 31, 2026 — Tiger Group today announced that Stuart Kessler has joined its Board of Advisors, bringing 50 years of experience as a consultant, senior executive and creative problem-solver.

Stuart Kessler

Kessler will serve as an additional resource for Tiger teams that provide asset-value insights to lenders, inclusive of distressed and special situations (Valuation Services); deliver solutions to clients facing capital-structure challenges (Investment Banking), and serve as a capital partner to retail, wholesale, ecommerce and other borrowers (Finance).

“Stu has a 50-year track record of managing complexity, from running businesses as an entrepreneur to pulling off game-changing turnarounds,” said William J. Mayer, a Tiger Group Executive Managing Director. “He will be an outstanding resource for Tiger and our clients.”

Kessler cofounded the restructuring, bankruptcy and management consulting firm Clear Thinking Group in 2001. His workout expertise over the next quarter century benefitted a diverse array of clients across the U.S. economy. One example is his turnaround and sale of Knights Apparel to HanesBrands. “By instilling disciplined processes and systems, Stu drove efficiencies that positioned us for a nine-figure sale to a Fortune 100 company,” said former Knights Apparel CEO Joe Bozich, who later served as CEO of Fanatics Vertical Brands.

Kessler brings a merchant’s understanding. The Pittsburgh native spent the first 25 years of his career in senior merchandising and C-suite executive roles at a Who’s Who of retail and consumer products companies. He retired last year as CEO of PKF Clear Thinking LLC, a division of PKF O’Connor Davies.

For companies facing today’s significant uncertainties, Kessler offered some high-level advice. “In a word, it’s flexibility,” he said, “and that is exactly what Tiger’s services provide. I’m excited to contribute at a time when Tiger is helping more industries than ever navigate special situations, transition and growth.”

Posted: March 31, 2026

Source: Tiger Group

ABB And Syre Partner To Explore Technologies For Industrial-Scale Textile Recycling

STOCKHOLM — March 31, 2026 — ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish textile impact company Syre to jointly explore technologies to support the development of Syre’s first textile-to-textile recycling plant in Vietnam.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to investigate how ABB’s automation, electrification and digital technologies could contribute to safe, efficient and scalable operations. It will also explore how these capabilities could further optimize process and quality control performance as Syre advances its ambition to produce circular polyester at industrial scale.

The proposed plant in the Gia Lai province, Vietnam, is intended to recycle polyester from used textiles and industrial waste into new recycled polyester material. Polyester is one of the world’s most widely used fibers and is traditionally produced from fossil-based sources. Recycling polyester helps reduce reliance on virgin fossil inputs, lowers climate impact and keeps valuable materials in circulation, supporting the transition toward a more circular textile industry.

Under the MoU, ABB and Syre will assess how ABB’s technologies – including its distributed control systems, digital industrial software and electrification portfolio – could be adapted to meet the specific requirements of polyester textile-to-textile recycling. Activities are expected to run in parallel with the detailed engineering phase of Syre’s first plant.

“This agreement reflects ABB’s role in supporting emerging industrial applications where automation and electrification can enable greater resource efficiency,” said Wilson Monteiro, Global Business Line Manager for Pulp, Paper and Fiber in ABB’s Process Industries division. “Together with Syre, we will explore how our experience in fiber processing, chemicals and advanced process industries can be applied to polyester recycling. We’re excited to discover what’s possible as we embark on this new technological collaboration.”

“As we now move into full industrial deployment, partnerships like this become critical,” said Dennis Nobelius, CEO of Syre. “Industrializing textile-to-textile recycling is a complex undertaking, and while strong customer demand is essential, it must be matched with best-in-class industrial partners. ABB brings exactly the depth of expertise and execution capability needed; they are a cornerstone of the industrial ecosystem we are building.”

Since its public launch two years ago, Syre has rapidly built its technological foundation, establishing an R&D facility and pilot production line in Mebane, North Carolina. In 2025, the company accelerated to multi-ton production of circular PET chips, demonstrating the viability of its textile-to-textile recycling process. Syre is now focused on advancing plans for its first large-scale production facility in Vietnam, with construction targeted to commence in 2027.

While exploratory in nature, the partnership signals ABB’s dedication to advancing the next generation of fiber-based industries. As circular materials move from ambition to industrial reality, ABB continues to apply its automation, electrification and digital expertise to enable efficient, scalable production.

Posted: March 31, 2026

Source: Syre

KARL MAYER Strengthens Partnerships In The Composites Industry At JEC World 2026

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — March 26, 2026 — KARL MAYER further strengthened its role as a reliable and competent partner to the composites industry at JEC World 2026. The global market leader in textile machinery manufacturing used the trade show to meet key customers, establish numerous new contacts, and engage in in-depth technical discussions.

Market challenges and new opportunities thanks to innovative applications

Hagen Lotzmann

A key topic of discussion was the recent business situation. Given the tense global climate, many customers – particularly in Western markets – are feeling uncertain and holding back on investments. At the same time, countries such as the U.S. and Turkey were represented with large joint booths in Paris. The Chinese composite value chain has also discovered JEC World in Paris and made a strong showing – from fiber manufacturers to end users. All market participants are facing significant competitive pressure.

“More than ever, our customers are looking for new application areas to secure their position. In discussions with them, we were able to highlight numerous new perspectives. There were some very engaging conversations, particularly regarding the pultrusion profiles at our booth,” explained Hagen Lotzmann, President of the KARL MAYER Business Unit Technical Textiles.

Pultrusion technology as a driver of innovation

These long profiles with complex chamber structures are created through the completely novel use of non-crimp fabrics from KARL MAYER KARL MAYER multiaxial warp knitting machines in the pultrusion process.

The discussion raised many questions, but also highlighted exciting applications, such as corrosion-free frames for solar panels or support structures in the construction industry.

KARL MAYER offers further opportunities to learn more about these innovative pultrusion profiles at Techtextil – Booth 12.0/B79 at Messe Frankfurt – and during the concurrent Opening Week of its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER in nearby Obertshausen. Register here.: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wN-xQvoWVUme0yq53uw9Hp6EVE41oPtGtA5BADYEQ1BUME1NQlczNDNSUVBOR0wxRTdBUkc1RDA0UC4u&route=shorturl&wdLOR=cD3A09A4C-B92C-CE44-8D69-21CD1DE34F2C

Growing interest in carbon applications

In addition, the KARL MAYER team noted growing interest in carbon applications at JEC World. Discussions with visitors, the trade show‘s innovation award, and the exhibits of many exhibitors all highlighted forward-looking developments in this area. The mobility and transportation sectors, in particular, are promising. Carbon composites are being used more and more extensively in the automotive industry –for example, as battery housings or in underfloor construction – and are finding a completely new field of application in drone construction. The COP MAX 5 from KARL MAYER is a proven and established machine for manufacturing reinforcements for composite components.

Posted: March 31, 2026

Source: KARL MAYER

Carrington Textiles And Pincroft To Debut Inherent FR Blends At Techtextil (Germany) 2026

ADLINGTON, UK — March 31, 2026 — From 21 to 24 April at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Hall 9 Stand F03 will bring together textile manufacturing and specialist finishing expertise in one integrated offer. Carrington Textiles and Pincroft will present a co branded stand that unites fabric development, dyeing, printing and advanced flame retardant finishing under one roof.

The focus for 2026 is the unveiling of an entirely new generation of inherent flame retardant fabrics, developed in collaboration with technologies including Lenzing FR and XLANCE®. The collection introduces proprietary blends that have not previously existed in the global textiles market. Engineered from the fibre stage to deliver durability, wearer comfort and long term protective performance, these fabrics represent a genuine step change in inherent FR development. Each construction has been created to answer evolving garment engineering demands while maintaining permanent FR integrity throughout the full life cycle of the garment.

Alongside these industry first launches, Pincroft will demonstrate its depth as a specialist commission dyer, printer and finisher, with a strong emphasis on flame retardant finishing technologies. Its capabilities extend from controlled dyeing and precision rotary screen printing to in house permethrin application for insect repellent finishes. With artwork development, digital file preparation and rotary screen engraving managed internally, Pincroft oversees the full process from concept to final fabric, ensuring technical accuracy, repeatability and supply chain security for defence, workwear and technical textile programmes.

Together, the two brands, part of RTS Textiles, present garment manufacturers and textile buyers with access to never before seen inherent FR blends supported by integrated finishing expertise, all from a single stand at Techtextil 2026.

Posted: March 31, 2026

Source: RTS Textiles

Lean And Sustainable Manufacturing: Why Moisture Measurement Is A Strategic Variable, Not A Secondary Parameter

SARASOTA, FL.— March 30, 2026 — In manufacturing environments focused on lean performance and sustainability, small variables often drive outsized consequences. Moisture content is one of them. While it is sometimes treated as a downstream quality check, moisture is in fact a central process variable that directly influences energy consumption, material yield, product stability, and environmental impact. When managed precisely, it becomes a powerful lever for reducing waste, improving first pass yield, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Across industries such as food processing, pulp and paper, ceramics, engineered wood, biomass, and chemicals, manufacturers are recognizing that moisture measurement is not merely about compliance with specifications; it is about operational control, and operational control is the foundation of both lean manufacturing and sustainability performance.

Moisture at the Intersection of Lean Efficiency and Sustainability

Lean manufacturing teaches that variation is the enemy of stability. Sustainability initiatives remind us that every resource carries an environmental cost. Moisture sits squarely at the intersection of both principles. Moisture content directly affects product weight, structural integrity, texture, strength, adhesion, combustion efficiency, and shelf life.

It also dictates drying time, heat input, airflow requirements, and overall process duration. In many operations, drying is one of the most energy intensive steps in the entire production cycle.

Inconsistent moisture levels can lead to product defects, rejected batches, and unnecessary energy consumption across manufacturing environments.

From a lean perspective, uncontrolled moisture introduces variability. That variability leads to defects, rework, downtime, and overprocessing. From a sustainability perspective, excess moisture translates into excess energy consumption. Every additional pound of water removed requires heat, air movement, and time. That means additional fuel or electricity and associated emissions.

When manufacturers achieve precise moisture control, they can produce within tighter specifications, avoid over drying and under drying, reduce energy usage, and maximize material utilization. The result is improved first pass yield and fewer lost resources. Moisture shifts from being a hidden liability to a controllable asset.

The Hidden Costs of Uncontrolled Moisture

When moisture levels drift outside target ranges, the impact cascades across operations. Over drying can cause brittleness, cracking, warping, or structural weakness. In ceramics and building materials, that may mean product failure. In paper production, it can affect sheet strength and weight. In food processing, it may compromise texture or sensory quality. Under drying presents different but equally serious risks. Microbial growth, reduced shelf stability, poor adhesion, or incomplete curing can all result in product rejection or customer complaints.

There are also direct economic consequences. In weight sensitive industries, excess moisture can mean unintentionally giving away product. Conversely, over drying may reduce yield and shrink saleable output. Energy inefficiency is often the largest hidden cost. To compensate for inconsistent moisture, operators frequently run dryers longer or at higher temperatures than necessary. This safety margin approach consumes additional fuel or electricity, increases emissions, and accelerates wear on burners, fans, and insulation systems. In lean terms, uncontrolled moisture generates multiple forms of waste at once: defects, overprocessing, excess energy use, waiting, and rework.

Real Time Data as a Foundation for Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement depends on visibility. Improvement teams cannot reduce variation they cannot see. Traditional moisture control methods often rely on intermittent sampling or laboratory testing. By the time results are available, the process has already moved on. Defects may already be produced. Energy may already be consumed unnecessarily.

Real time moisture measurement transforms this dynamic. Continuous process feedback allows operators and improvement teams to identify variability trends before defects occur, validate process adjustments immediately, and establish stable operating windows. This supports core lean objectives such as waste reduction, process standardization, statistical process control, and continuous flow optimization. Instead of treating moisture as a delayed quality check, it becomes an active control parameter.

The benefits extend beyond process tuning. Abnormal moisture patterns can reveal equipment health issues such as airflow blockages, burner degradation, feed inconsistencies, or insulation failures. Rather than reacting to failures after quality problems appear, manufacturers can use moisture trends as early warning indicators. This reduces unplanned downtime, emergency repairs, and energy waste caused by inefficient equipment operation.

Quantifying Sustainability Gains Through Moisture Control

Manufacturers pursuing environmental targets often focus on high level metrics such as energy intensity or carbon emissions. Moisture control directly influences both. By drying only to the required target, no more and no less, manufacturers can shorten drying cycles, lower operating temperatures, and reduce fuel or electricity consumption. Even small reductions in drying time can translate into significant annual energy savings, particularly in high volume operations.

Improved moisture control also reduces scrap and rework. Fewer rejected batches mean lower raw material use and less embodied energy wasted in defective product. Reduced energy usage directly lowers carbon emissions in combustion based drying systems. At the same time, accurate product weight control improves yield and minimizes material giveaway. These measurable improvements align with corporate sustainability goals and ESG initiatives. More importantly, they create a direct, traceable link between process optimization and environmental impact.

Non-contact infrared sensors integrate directly into existing control systems, enabling automated moisture regulation without disrupting production

For moisture measurement to support lean and sustainability programs, it must integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Modern non-contact systems are designed with this requirement in mind. Infrared based sensors can mount above conveyors or production lines, continuously scanning product without physical contact. They integrate with existing PLC and SCADA systems and provide real time feedback suitable for automated closed loop control.

Because these systems require no consumables, no sample preparation, and minimal maintenance, they do not introduce process interruptions. Instead, they enhance operational visibility. Moisture monitoring data can be incorporated into lean dashboards, sustainability KPIs, Six Sigma initiatives, and energy management programs. Rather than adding complexity, it provides clarity.

Linking Process Optimization and Environmental Responsibility

Advanced non-contact moisture measurement technologies illustrate how process data can support both economic and environmental objectives. Companies leveraging real time infrared sensing solutions, such as those offered by MoistTech Corp., use continuous moisture data to maintain tighter drying control, reduce energy overuse, improve yield, and minimize scrap. By measuring moisture instantly without contacting the product, manufacturers can support automated control strategies that prevent overprocessing and stabilize output. The same data that drives efficiency improvements can also be used to quantify reductions in energy consumption and material waste.

In practical terms, moisture measurement becomes part of a broader smart manufacturing strategy. It supports predictive maintenance, sustains gains from continuous improvement efforts, and provides objective verification that process changes remain effective over time. Lean manufacturing and sustainability are not competing priorities. They are aligned around disciplined resource management and data driven decision making. Moisture content may seem like a small variable, but in many industries it determines how much energy is consumed, how much product is wasted, and how consistently performance targets are achieved. When measured continuously and controlled precisely, moisture becomes more than a quality parameter. It becomes a strategic lever for cost efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Posted: March 30, 2026

Source: MoistTech Corp.

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