Friday, June 26, 2026

Sabers, shirts sustainment discussed during West Point logisticians’ visit to Troop Support

June 16, 2026, Maintaining uniform support to cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point informed a visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support by West Point logisticians June 8.

With approximately 1,350 cadets outfitted with new uniforms each year, the goal of the visit was to continue laying the groundwork for the Clothing and Textiles supply chain to manage long-term sustainment of some uniform items currently managed by Logistics Readiness Center- West Point.

C&T expedited orders for 4,320 men’s white shirts and 1,400 women’s white shirts ahead of West Point’s Reception Day, June 29, for Class of 2030 cadets. C&T is also providing approximately 6,500 dark gray shirts by early July and 1,400 windbreaker jackets by September.

Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on Garments Produced in Jordan by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C.

CSMS # 69031301 - Withhold Release Orders (WROs) on Garments Produced in Jordan by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C.

On June 23, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders (WRO) against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. (Needle Craft) and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. (Casual Wear) garment-manufacturing factories in Jordan.  Effective immediately, CBP personnel at all U.S. ports of entry will detain shipments of these garments due to evidence reasonably indicating the use of forced labor in their production.  

“CBP’s forced labor enforcement exposes supply chains that undermine the integrity of U.S. commerce,” said Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP’s Office of Trade Susan S. Thomas. “These actions mark CBP’s fifth and sixth WROs this fiscal year, stopping more goods tied to exploitative labor practices from entering U.S. markets.” 

Both WROs were issued due to violations of 19 U.S.C. § 1307, the law prohibiting goods made with forced labor from entering the United States. When CBP has evidence indicating that imported goods are made by forced labor, the agency acts to detain those shipments through WROs.  

Both WROs are the result of a CBP investigation and review of information that Needle Craft and Casual Wear use forced labor to produce garments in Jordan. During its investigation, CBP analyzed the following supporting evidence: media reports, official Jordanian government documents, company statements, videos, photographs, victim statements, public reports, and non-governmental organization statements. 

Taken together, the evidence demonstrated that workers at Needle Craft and Casual Wear are subject to seven International Labour Organization indicators of forced labor: retention of identity documents, excessive overtime, intimidation and threats, physical and sexual violence, withholding of wages, restriction of movement, and abusive living and working conditions. The facts underlying these indicators show, by reasonable suspicion, that workers are engaged in forced labor (i.e., work performed involuntarily and under menace of penalty). Additionally, CBP trade import data demonstrates that the goods are being, or are likely to be, imported into the United States.   

Both WROs against Needle Craft and Casual Wear highlight CBP’s continued efforts to combat forced labor. With this action, CBP now oversees and enforces 58 WROs and eight Findings under 19 U.S.C. § 1307.  

2026 Textile Apparel Group (TAG) Conference Set for July 21 – 23

Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries; Imported by Carina and Rambo

This recall involves Raychy Children's Light Sneakers Unisex. The sneakers are available in red, black, and blue, each featuring a distinctive spiderweb-patterned on top of the sneakers and soles that light up when walking. The shoes bear the "Fashion" label printed on the tongue.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sneakers immediately and contact Carina and Rambo for a refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the shoe tongue, write "RECALLED" on both sides of the sneakers using a permanent marker, and provide a photo of disposal to raychyrecall@outlook.com in order to receive the refund.

Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Online At: Amazon.com in January 2026 for about $28.

Importer(s): Shenzhen Qicheng Trading Co., Ltd., dba Carina and Rambo, of China

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 26-578

More information and photos HERE.

Kith Retail Recalls Children’s Loungewear Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

This recall involves Kith-branded children’s loungewear sets. The recalled woven pajamas consist of a long-sleeved shirt with buttons, a front pocket and matching pants. The loungewear sets were sold in black and red plaid print in sizes 9-12 months through XL (14/16). “Kith” is embroidered on the front pocket and left leg of the pants. “Kith Kids” and the size are printed on the sewn-in neck label. “RN140659” and “KHK190026” are printed on the sewn-in side seam label.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the loungewear immediately and contact Kith Retail for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the pajamas by cutting them in half and to send a photo of the destroyed pajamas to recalls@kithnyc.com then dispose of the product. Consumers should refer to the instructions at kith.com/pages/recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Kith stores nationwide and online at www.kith.com from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $75.

Importer(s): Kith Retail Inc. of Brooklyn, New York

Manufactured In: India

Recall number: 26-507

More information and photos HERE.

Small Purchase Exception for the Acquisition of U.S. Flags

On June 25, 2026, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System published in the Federal Register (91 FR 38386) Small Purchase Exception for the Acquisition of U.S. Flags (DFARS Case 2024-D013).

SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. These sections provide a requirement for full domestic production of flags of the United States acquired by DoD, amend an exception to the requirement to buy certain articles from American sources, and expand the domestic sourcing requirement for seafood acquired for commissary resale.

DoD is proposing to revise the DFARS to implement section 832 of tNDhe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31), section 843 of the NDAA for FY 2025 (Pub. L. 118-159), and section 831 of the NDAA for FY 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60). Section 832 amends 10 U.S.C. 4862, known as the BERRY AMENDMENT, to add flags of the United States to the list of covered components or items at 10 U.S.C. 4862(b). The Berry Amendment mandates that DoD procure certain products--including food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, and hand tools--exclusively from domestic sources. Accordingly, section 832 requires that DoD must generally procure U.S. flags that are produced in the United States. Section 832 also revises the exception for small purchases provided in 10 U.S.C. 4862(h). Section 843 of the NDAA for FY 2025 clarifies that the exception at 10 U.S.C. 4862(d)(2) pertains to procurements by, or for, vessels in foreign waters. Section 831 narrows the commissary-resale exception at 10 U.S.C. 4862(g); as a result, this exception does not apply to seafood originating from certain countries.

Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

On June 24, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published in the Federal Register (91 FR 37801) Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis Exemption for Mail Shipments and New Postal Informal Entry Process

SUMMARY: This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to implement an indefinite suspension of the de minimis administrative exemption for imports valued at $800 or less arriving through the international postal network. This document also establishes a new postal informal entry process for certain merchandise entering the United States through the mail environment.

DATES: Comments on the rule must be received on or before July 24, 2026.

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