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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
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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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

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 1
4 min

USMCA Takes Effect - What It Means For Textiles and Apparel

Today, July 1st, officially marks the implementation of the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)...

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Jul 1
3 min

Virtual Education and the Sewn Product Industry

With COVID-19 social distancing requirements, restrictions on travel, and prohibitions on large gatherings, it comes as no surprise...

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Jun 30
3 min

SPESA Speaks: Plans Change

By Michael McDonald We had big plans for this year. For those of you who don't know, 2020 marks the 30-year anniversary of SPESA. It was ...

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May 18
4 min

Interview | OnPoint Manufacturing Utilizes Technology in PPE Transition

As companies across the globe look to transition to PPE production, OnPoint Manufacturing seems to have figured it out with remarkable...

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