Textile Components, such as upper members for articles of footwear,
include: (a) a first portion having a first edge, wherein the first edge
includes a first portion of material engaged with a first seam support
material via a first thermoplastic material; (b) a second portion having
a second edge, wherein the second edge includes a second portion of
material engaged with a second seam support material via a second
thermoplastic material; and (c) structure to engage the first and second
edges in an abutting edge joint (such as a zig-zag stitch). The resulting
textile components may be lightweight and breathable (e.g., due to use of
lightweight upper fabric), having a comfortable fit (e.g., due to the
abutting edge joint), while still providing a strong, stable, and durable
construction (e.g., due to the presence of the seam support member(s)).