Reshoring Textiles has acquired Sans Technical Fibers, a Stoneville, North Carolina producer of high tenacity LDI nylon 6.6 and polyester yarns, in a deal announced October 8, 2026 that adds two decades of domestic filament capacity to its U.S. supply platform.

Sans will operate as a sister company to Spinnere within Reshoring Textiles. Industry veteran John Garner takes over as CEO of Sans, while Robert Antoshak becomes Chief Marketing Officer of Reshoring Textiles.

What does the deal add to Reshoring's capacity?

The acquisition gives Reshoring domestic filament production for technical and specialty applications, including sewing thread and industrial textiles. For apparel manufacturers and industrial buyers weighing nearshoring options, the move expands the pool of U.S.-made raw material supply at a time when sourcing teams are under pressure to shorten lead times and de-risk Asia-dependent inputs.

"Reshoring is dedicated to helping American textile manufacturing grow," said Josh Nieuwsma, CEO of Reshoring Textiles. "Customers need reliable long-term domestic sources of the raw materials their products require. Sans gives us an established operation with deep experience in specialty nylon and polyester. Alongside Spinnere, it will help us supply more of those needs from U.S. facilities, and support manufacturers and startups looking to grow and build their businesses here."

What can Sans actually produce?

Sans has supplied high tenacity filaments for more than 20 years. Its nylon yarns span ultrafine to heavier deniers, with UV stabilization and what the company describes as favorable dyeing characteristics. The product range has widened over time:

• Expanded into polyester in 2017
• New production equipment entered service in 2018 and again in 2024
• Polyester yarns now run from fine deniers to heavy denier industrial grades
• New extrusion equipment is on order, which will allow significantly more and different polymers

The yarns, known for high strength and low shrinkage, go into sewing threads, narrow fabrics, braided cords and other technical textiles. End markets include apparel and footwear as well as medical, military, automotive and manufactured rubber products.

Does the asset meet compliance requirements?

For sourcing directors screening vendors on certifications and origin rules, Sans checks several boxes. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and manufactures all products in North Carolina from U.S.-made raw materials. Its products comply with the Berry Amendment and USMCA, a relevant point for defense procurement and regional-content qualifying programs. Sans already serves customers on five continents.

"Sans has built its reputation on consistent, high-performance fibers," said Garner. "Our mission statement: to make it easy to do business in America. We don't like the word no."

What comes next?

The stated growth lever is the incoming extrusion equipment, which Reshoring says will let Sans offer a broader polymer slate to customers. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, so the scale of the investment behind the integration remains unverified. With Sans and Spinnere now under one roof, Reshoring Textiles is positioned to court manufacturers and startups seeking qualifying U.S. filament supply as the reshoring push in American textiles continues.