Recently, New York State has passed a bill to support its textile and garment manufacturing industry. This includes incentives for using local materials and new training programmes for small business owners. To promote the use of local textiles, the act strives for ‘New York grown fibre from hemp, sheep, goats, alpaca and other sources which will create new opportunities for farms and textile producers” according to a release from the Governor’s press office.
New York is a newly emerging area for apparel and fashion companies. Historically, New York was a leading textile-producing state, but the most recent programs such as the Hudson Valley Textile Project have helped strengthen it even more. This latest bill will do the same: it’s currently working to expand New York’s current production capabilities by teaching new creative programming.
Governor Hochul said, “I am proud to sign this legislation, which will support New York farmers and lay the foundation for expanding the burgeoning textile industries that call this state home, helping spur economic growth for decades to come.”
