Episode 53
Why U.S. Textile Production Keeps Getting Tougher
Finding Skilled Labor, Navigating Government Contracts, and Balancing R&D With Production are Constant Bottlenecks.
About This Episode
Running a textile and garment business in North America is harder than it looks. Alex Leonov of breaks down the operational realities of managing skilled labor, sourcing technical fabrics, and winning government contracts while keeping the business sustainable.
In this episode, Alex Leonov discuss why scaling in the U.S. market requires balancing R&D, production, and supply chain efficiency, and how a focus on technical textiles and finished garments creates both opportunity and bottlenecks.
Featured Guest
Alex Leonov
CEO · Mega Fabrics
Recorded Apr 25 2025
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