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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.

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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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 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 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
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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Jul 14
6 min

The Pandemic Has Accelerated Demands for a More Skilled Work Force

The New York Times on the need for workforce development in the U.S. post Covid-19 and the impact of technology on the workforce.

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Jul 2
5 min

Most Fashion Designers Never Meet Their Suppliers; They Should

Vogue Business on the importance of transparent and integrated supply chains and how that ties in to sustainability.

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Jul 1
4 min

COVID-19 Creates Ripple Effect in Global Supply Chains as Companies Prepare for Future Disruptions

This compilation of recent news articles reviews the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and the future outlooks related to a global econ...

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Jul 1
5 min

The Pandemic-Fueled Demand for Masks has Reignited Interest in an Age-Old Skill

A Washington Post article on renewed attention to the critical role of sewn products industry in the U.S.

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Jun 30
5 min

One of Reshoring’s Biggest Uphill Battles? Money, Money, Money

Sourcing Journal explores challenges related to reshoring and opportunities for investing in new technology and innovation.

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Jun 25
11 min

Catwalks, Trade Fairs and Fitting Rooms: How the Fashion Industry is Going Digital

FashionUnited offers insights and perspective into how companies are turning to digital platforms to engage customers...

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Jun 24
2 min

Portman, Brown Press COVID-19 Joint Acquisition Task Force to Prioritize Procurement of US-Made PPE

This release highlights a Senatorial initiative to reshore production of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the United States and...

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Jun 22
8 min

How the L.A. Apparel Industry Became Mask Makers

L.A. Times article on the real life applications of topics important to the sewn products industry right now...

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Jun 22
4 min

In Fashion, Social Impact Is the New Black

Sourcing Journal on how societal factors can have a significant impact on business and the sewn product industry...

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