Textiles and Trade: November 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Contract Opportunity: Survival Blanket

November 10, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Survival Blanket

Contract Opportunity: Multiple Textile Items (Hook and Loops, Zippers, Fasteners)

November 10, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Multiple Textile Items (Hook and Loops, Zippers, Fasteners)

Two New DR-CAFTA Short Supply Determinations

On November 10, 2026, the Commmittee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements announced two new DR-CAFTA Short Supply Determinations.

Specifications: Certain Woven Wrinkle Free Cotton/Polyester Fabric HTS: 5210.32.00; 5210.49.10; 5210.59.10. Fiber Content: 51-75% Cotton, 25-49% Polyester. Yarn Size--Warp: 127/2 to 212/2 metric (75/2 to 125/2 English count) Staple fiber yarns in Cotton or Cotton/Polyester. Yarn Size--Weft: in one of the following 2 options: --Option #1: 68/1 to 110/1 metric (40/1 to 65/1 English count) Staple fiber yarns in Polyester or Cotton/Polyester --Option #2: 120/1 to 51.4/1 metric (75 Denier to 175 Denier) Filament yarns in Polyester Weave Type: Twill or herringbone. Weight: between 80 to 165 grams per sq. meter (2.36oz/sq. yd to 4.87oz/sq. yd). Width: 137 to 157 cm (54 to 62 inch). Coloration: Piece dyed and/or yarn dyed and/or printed. Finishing Process: Mercerized + Wrinkle Free Finish. Performance (include all test methods and standards that apply): * Shrinkage +1% to -5% using AATCC 135 * Minimum Durable Press 3.0 after 3 launderings using AATCC 128-17E /pre>

Specifications: Certain Woven Wrinkle Free Cotton/Polyester/Spandex 
Fabric

    HTS: 5210.32.00; 5210.49.10; 5210.59.10.
    Fiber Content: 51-75% Cotton, 25-49% Polyester, 1-7% Spandex.
    Yarn Size--Warp: 127/2 to 212/2 metric (75/2 to 125/2 English count); 
       Staple fiber yarns in 100% Cotton or Cotton/Polyester.
    Yarn Size--Weft: in one of the following 2 options:

--Option #1: 68/1 to 110/1 metric (40/1 to 65/1 English count) Staple 
fiber yarns in Polyester or Cotton/Polyester, combined with spandex 
filament of various deniers
--Option #2: 120/1 to 51.4/1 metric (75 Denier to 175 Denier) Filament 
yarns in Polyester, combined with spandex filament of various deniers

    Weave Type: Twill or herringbone.
    Weight: between 80 to 165 grams per sq. meter (2.36oz/sq. yd to 4.87oz/sq. yd).
    Width: 137 to 157 cm (54 to 62 inch).
    Coloration: Piece dyed and/or yarn dyed and/or printed.
    Finishing Process: Mercerized + Wrinkle Free Finish.
    Performance (include all test methods and standards that apply):

* Shrinkage +1% to -5% using AATCC 135
* Minimum Durable Press 3.0 after 3 launderings using AATCC 128-17EZ

Monday, November 9, 2026

Honoring the Women and Men Who Wore the Uniform

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States. National, state, and local government offices will be closed in commemoration. Most businesses will be open.

We mark this day in thankgiving for all who wore the uniform in defense of American freedom. The American clothing and textile industry, operating here in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, also does its part in outfitting those warfighters. Readers of this blog likely know that the Berry Amendment requires that all Department of War acquisitions of clothing, footwear, and textile articles such as parachutes and tents must be 100% American made.

Fashion Brand Apparel Recalls QZH.DUAO Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

This recall involves QZH.DUAO pajama sets. The pajama sets consist of short-sleeve tops and matching pants. They were sold in Pink Bow, Pink, Black, Light Blue, Purple, Mint Green, Hot Pink, Pink Bowknot, Blue Bowknot, Pink Strawberry and Pink Bow Flower and in sizes 4-5T through 13-14 years.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled pajama sets immediately and contact Fashion Brand Apparel for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the pajamas in half and email a photo of the destroyed pajama set to qzh.duaoproductrecall@outlook.com to receive the refund. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed product.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold Online At: Amazon.com from February 2026 through July 2026 for about $23.

Retailer(s): Xingtai Yunchuang Commerce and Trade Ltd., dba Fashion Brand Apparel Co., of China

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 27-045

More information and photos HERE

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump’s Intent to Terminate Rwanda and South Africa from the AGOA Trade Preference Program

On November 2, 2026, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following President Trump notifying Congress and the governments of Rwanda and South Africa of his intent to terminate these countries from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program, as of January 1, 2027.

In Rwanda, the Trump Administration is deeply concerned by the following issues: trade and investment barriers, rule of law, political pluralism, internationally recognized worker rights, human rights, and threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

In South Africa, the Trump Administration is deeply concerned by barriers to U.S. trade and investment, corruption, and threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

Quota Bulletin 26-408 2027 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act

Commodity:

Apparel articles under subheading 9820.11.09 and imports of t-shirts under subheading 9820.11.12 as provided in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), Chapter 98 Subchapter XX, Additional United States Note (AUSN) 2 (b)(c).

Quota Periods:

October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Opening Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

SOURCES SOUGHT -- U.S. Army United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point Athletic Physical Fitness Uniform Shirts (APFU-GYM A Shirts)

November 3, 2026, SOURCES SOUGHT -- U.S. Army United States Military Academy (USMA) West Point Athletic Physical Fitness Uniform Shirts (APFU-GYM A Shirts).

See: SAM Notification.