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Apr 15, 2025

EVENT: Texprocess Americas 2025

It’s less than a month until Texprocess Americas 2025 takes place! From May 6th to May 8th, I’ll be in Atlanta attending the show to take part in several talks, as well as exhibiting.

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Mar 6, 2025

PRESS: Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear (Specialty Fabrics Review, ATA)

Honored to have contributed to the article, "Where Fit Meets Function - A New Era In Women's Protective Gear" by Kelly Hartog for Advanced Textiles Association Specialty Fabrics Review (March issue).

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Feb 27, 2025

Winter Whispers of Optimism - February 2025 "X-FILES"

Xochil's February 2025 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

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Feb 7, 2025

RECAP: Texworld NYC 2025

A recap of my trip to NYC for TexWorld 2025!

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Dec 17, 2024

Closing 2024 With Reflection And Vision For The Future - December 2024 "X-FILES"

Xochil reflects on 2024.

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Nov 3, 2024

The Made In America Resistance Is Now - October 2024 "X-FILES"

Xochil's October 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

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Oct 24, 2024

RECAP: Chicago Fashion Week 2024

I attended several Chicago Fashion Week 2024 events, and what incredible experiences they were!

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Sep 12, 2024

EVENT: Join Us at the Milwaukee Pop Up Garment District!

TCPM will be participating in the Milwaukee Pop Up Garment District September 19th & 20th!

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Aug 29, 2024

RECAP: Techtextil North America 2024

Xochil recaps her week spent in Raleigh, NC attending Techtextil North America 2024, and moderating several thought-provoking conversations with industry professionals in the Symposium series.

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Aug 29, 2024

Can’t Get Enough of that Alphabet Soup - August 2024 "X-FILES"

Xochil shares her thoughts on the SEAMS Association's recent Alphabet Soup Shindig that took place in Raleigh, NC earlier in August.

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Jun 28, 2024

SEAMS Gatherings: More Than a Feeling - June 2024 "X-FILES"

Nearly two months have already passed since SEAMS’ Spring Conference, and I’ve been so busy I’ve hardly had a chance to fully reflect. However, I was glad to catch up with colleagues and meet a few new faces. In the weeks following, I had some great follow-up calls and virtual meets.

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Jun 18, 2024

EVENT: Advanced Textiles Expo 2024

I’m excited to share that on Wednesday, September 25th I’ll be hosting my own education session at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, California, as a part of the Next Generation Day.

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Jun 14, 2024

EVENT: Techtextil North America 2024

From August 20th to August 22nd, I’ll be attending the 2024 TechTextil North America tradeshow in Raleigh, North Carolina to moderate four symposiums. I’m excited to sit down and talk to leaders in the industry to hear about new technology, discuss how the textile industry can continue working towards a more sustainable future, and how we can bridge the gap of women’s inequality in the industry.

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Jun 13, 2024

RECAP: SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing & Technology

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 2024 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing and Technologies Conference which took place April 11th, 2024 in Los Angeles.

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May 4, 2024

PRESS: Xochil in SPESA's 'Behind The Seams' - LA Manufacturing Technology + Tukatech Interview with Ram Sareen

Xochil's April SEAMS X-Files article is featured in SPESA's 'Behind the Seams' newsletter.

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Apr 25, 2024

Tukatech – At The Intersection of Innovation & Collaboration - April 2024 "X-FILES"

My April X-Files blog, "Tukatech – at the Intersection of Innovation & Collaboration", sharing my experience visiting the LA Tukatech, Inc. Innovation Center, and interview with CEO & Founder Ram Sareen.

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Mar 8, 2024

PRESS: My experience at Women In Textiles Summit in one word: Amazing! (E-Textile Communications)

I was so excited to return to the Advanced Textiles Association's (ATA's) Women In Textiles Summit 2024 in Phoenix, Ariz., for the unique opportunity to focus on personal and professional development in a space that encourages relationships and real talk with women across the industry. I am thrilled to have found this group for support, education and comradery, as we each navigate our respective journeys.

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Feb 29, 2024

EVENT: DuPage Countywide Institute Day - Keynote Speaker

Xochil is the Keynote speaker for the Family and Consumer Science educators track at College of DuPage's countywide institute day.

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Feb 28, 2024

Designing the Future - February 2024 "X-Files"

Xochil's February 2024 "X-Files" article for SEAMS.

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Feb 12, 2024

RECAP: Women in Textiles Summit - Making Great Things Panel

“Making great things” can mean so much within the textiles industry. Join three textile professionals as they share experiences and details on what this means to them. From technical textile product development to apparel engineering to supply chain processes—prepare to be inspired about what these women can do.

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Jan 30, 2024

PRESS: Xochil joins SEAMS Association Board of Directors

Xochil is honored to be joining the SEAMS Association Board of Directors in 2024.

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Dec 20, 2023

2023 Reflections - December 2023 "X-FILES"

Xochil reflects on 2023 and looks towards the new year ahead.

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Oct 25, 2023

SEAMS' Networking Conference Passes The 'Vibe Check - October 2023 "X-FILES"

SEAMS Fall Conference 2023 Recap – SEAMS by Xochil Herrerra Scheer

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Oct 14, 2023

RECAP: SEAMS Fall Conference: Closing The Loop - Circularity Through Collaboration

Xochil leads a panel of industry leaders in discussion about circularity in the fashion industry.

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