The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is restoring the American clothing industry while making it greener and more humane.
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The problem
Cheap clothes have high costs
The offshoring of clothing manufacturing has led to environmental degradation and low-paid, unsafe jobs.
The solution
Revive a lost industry
ISAIC is rebuilding domestic clothing manufacturing around human-centered values, advanced technologies, and a commitment to sustainability in people and processes.
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The role of design
ISAIC is focused on connecting clothing design to manufacturing - from concept to design, production, and purchase.
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Impact
ISAIC has an established presence in several US states, and offers training and credentialing programs for industrial sewers, tests new technologies in advanced apparel manufacturing, and creates career paths for upward mobility.
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Learn more about ISAIC
ISAIC is a national resource for those committed to positive impact through responsible production of high-quality garments. It provides solutions centered around people, education, advanced manufacturing, and upward mobility for workers.