Like many textile manufacturers, the mill was located in Greensboro, N.C., close to cotton fields, warehouses and rail lines. That's a big reason why the tariff and trade announcements are being so closely watched by U.S. textile manufacturers. Investing in InnovationIn order to stay competitive, U.S. textile manufacturers have been nimble and swift to embrace innovation. Eventually that market will get saturated, so textile manufacturers are always investing in research and development (R&D) to stay relevant. Nearshoring and reshoring would position retailers and U.S. textile manufacturers with the ability to speed up the entire supply chain from inception to market.