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4 days ago
4 min

ARM Exchange Webinar: Innovations in Robotic Apparel Manufacturing

An invitation from the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute for a webinar on innovations in robotic apparel manufacturing.

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4 days ago
3 min

European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

An overview of the recently enacted European Union (EU)-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

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4 days ago
2 min

ICYMI - Technology News for the Sewn Products Industry

A compilation of industry stories that relate to this month's Behind the Seams theme of technology.

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4 days ago
5 min

Gerber Technology’s Leonard Marano Talks Innovation Behind the Business

An interview with Gerber Technology's Leonard Marano on its Innovation Center and what the company is working on now.

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4 days ago
3 min

Technology and Its Role in Shaping the World and the Industry

This month's Behind the Seams takes a deep dive into the major role technology has played in shaping the sewn products industry.

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4 days ago
4 min

A Tribute to SPESA's Bernie Caplan

SPESA members share memories of founding member and former Chairman Bernard (Bernie) Caplan who recently passed in July 2020.

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5 days ago
4 min

Why Digitization in Footwear Production Starts With 3D Technology

A Sourcing Journal article that explores the innovative mindset of the footwear industry and role of digitization in the age of Covid-19.

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7 days ago
4 min

High Demand for Medical Gowns Could Boost the Made in the Americas Movement

A Philadelphia Inquirer article with SPESA Board Vice Chairman Ed Gribbin on how the pandemic is reshaping manufacturing in the Americas.

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Jul 28
4 min

Two Clothing Industry Pros Want to Revolutionize U.S. Apparel Manufacturing with Evolution St. Louis

An article in St. Louis Magazine about the city's rise as one of the next key hubs for U.S. apparel manufacturing.

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Jul 27
3 min

Research Offers View Into Window Installations Using Robots

A story on YKK's recent partnership with Carnegie Mellon that highlights the company's business ventures outside of zipper production.

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Jul 23
12 min

Recent Innovations For Staple & Man-Made Fiber Spinning

A Textile World article on the impact of technology on yarn production.

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Jul 22
2 min

USFIA Releases Sixth Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study

A press release from the United States Fashion Industry Association with insight into sourcing trends for the U.S. sewn products industry.

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Jul 20
9 min

‘Post-Pandemic Fashion Will Be Sustainable And Affordable’: Interview With Anna Gedda

A Forbes interview with Anna Gedda, Head of Sustainability at H&M Group on fashion sustainability in a post-pandemic world.

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Jul 20
2 min

Industry Coalition Releases Statement on PPE Policy

An industry coalition statement outlining policy principles & objectives needed for reshoring & safeguarding domestic PPE manufacturing.

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Jul 16
6 min

A Conversation with Frank Henderson on Covid-19: Its Impact on the Industry & Manufacturing

Hear from Frank Henderson on the current state of the industry amidst Covid-19 and what it means for global & domestic manufacturing.

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Jul 16
4 min

A View from the Inside Out: How Other Parts of the World Are Responding to Covid-19

Hear from SPESA's global members on how their companies and their countries have responded to Covid-19.

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Jul 15
3 min

U.S. Trade and Government Round-up for July

A collection of stories related to trade and government that may impact the U.S. sewn products industry.

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Jul 15
3 min

Not a Typical Discussion - The Black Lives Matter Movement and The Sewn Products Industry

A compilation of recent news on the industry's response in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, especially brands and retailers.

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Jul 15
2 min

Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas 2020 Postponed Until Next Editions

The organizers of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have announced that the co-located events are postponed beyond 2020.

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Jul 14
6 min

Delayed Use of Defense Production Act Leads to Ongoing Shortages of Protective Gear

A CNN article on the ongoing supply & demand challenges of PPE production under the Defense Production Act.

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