ISAIC Research and Innovation Manager Alex Stcheckine recently spoke on a panel at Knit FUTURES, a symposium hosted by Kent State University’s School of Fashion.

The event was designed to energize the advancement of knitting across disciplines—supporting people, the environment, and place—while bringing together researchers from both academia and industry for conversation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.

ISAIC President & CEO Jennifer Guarino recently spoke on a panel at the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit.

The two-day, in-person event brought together senior-level executives from retail, apparel, footwear, and fashion accessory brands from across the U.S. and around the globe for thoughtful dialogue on the forces shaping the industry.

ISAIC President + CEO Jennifer Guarino recently brought together an incredible group of industry leaders in London for a closed-door working session titled “The Future of Supply Chain: Scaling Regenerative, Human-Centered Manufacturing.”

ISAIC’s Director of Programming, Ellie Schneider, recently spoke at the 2026 Textile Recovery Summit in San Diego, joining leaders from across the textile ecosystem to discuss the critical role of repair in advancing circularity.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) will host its fourth annual ISAIC Honors Award Ceremony on April 23 at 5 p.m., co-hosted by SPESA. The event will take place in ISAIC’s new expanded home within the College for Creative Studies’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, marking a major milestone in the organization’s growth and impact.

While in Europe for The Future of Supply Chain: Scaling Regenerative, Human-Centered Manufacturing, a Chatham House-Rule Workshop with BFC x ISAIC, ISAIC President and CEO, Jen Guarino, stopped by United Repair Centre in Amsterdam.

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is growing, and with that growth comes a new home. In late spring 2026, ISAIC will officially relocate to an expanded space within the College for Creative Studies A. Afred Taubman Center for Design Education, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution and impact. 

A look back at a year shaped by innovation, industry, and meaningful impact.

ISAIC’s 2025 Impact Report is now live. Dive into the progress we made last year—from community members served and innovation pilots to grant recipients and beyond—plus a preview of what’s ahead in 2026.

In anticipation of our 2025 Impact Report, read a message from CEO & President Jen Guarino as she reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to advancing sustainability, expanding community access, and transforming the textile and apparel industry in 2026.

ISAIC's President and CEO, Jennifer Guarino had the opportunity to be a guest on the What They Th!ink podcast episode--Overproduction in Apparel: The Solution is in our Control! 

In this discussion, Jennifer talked with Cary Sherburne about the problem of the current fashion business model which is rife with overproduction. Reducing overproduction is within the control of brands if only they have the "Confidence To Transform"—and in doing so, can improve profits and customer loyalty!

ISAIC CEO Jennifer Guarino sits down with two leaders shaping the future of fashion in Detroit and beyond to discuss the overconsumption addiction.

From defining what sustainability really means, to emerging trends, circular economy practices, and the moments that inspired their journeys, this conversation is full of insight, honesty, and actionable inspiration.

ISAIC CEO Jen Guarino and ISAIC Board CEO—and Because Capital Founder—Christian Birka took the stage at the Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles for an honest, inspiring discussion on the need for transformative business models that systematically reduce gross overproduction.

Recently, ISAIC became the first U.S. textile manufacturer to adopt Khenda, an AI-powered video analytics platform for continuous improvement (CI). With Khenda, ISAIC can now perform AI-based time studies and equip its engineering team with smart tools to analyze and optimize production lines; faster, more efficiently, and at scale. 

On September 22, 2025, ISAIC’s CEO, President, and Co-Founder Jen Guarino convened leaders in fashion, manufacturing, investment, and innovation for a closed-door session in New York. The conversation tackled a critical question: why do sustainable solutions stall in pilot phase, and what’s needed to achieve scale?

To celebrate Detroit Month of Design, ISAIC proudly hosted two PIN-UP workshops led by designer and ISAIC Pin-Felting Grant winner Sophie Yan, proving that sustainability can be stylish, innovative, and personal.

ISAIC's partnership with Khenda introduces AI-driven video analytics to our textile and apparel manufacturing, enhancing our training programs and operational efficiency.