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Brother's Century-Long Legacy in Sewing & Crafting Machines
By Design Boom | In the world of sewing, embroidery, and crafting, Brother is always ‘At your side’ for business and personal crafters...
Oct 12, 2023


TextileGenesis, a Lectra Company, Inks MOU with International Cotton Association
Announcement | TextileGenesis, part of the Lectra Group, recently signed a MOU to strengthen their cooperation and increase their digital...
Oct 11, 2023


VDMA: Sales Still on Growth Track, Order Intake in Decline
By eTextile Communications | The sales of the German manufacturers of Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies remain on a growth...
Oct 11, 2023


Lectra Appointment of Anne Borfiga as General Secretary
Press Release | Lectra goes one step further in its CSR commitment with the appointment of Anne Borfiga as General Secretary...
Oct 9, 2023


AAC’s Hank Little To Retire After 20 Years; Company Names New GM
By Furniture Today | Long time executive and president of Atlanta Attachment Co. Hank Little is retiring after 20 years with the mattress...
Oct 5, 2023


Leading Fashion and Sewn Products Leaders Share Their Digital Manufacturing Journey
Company Announcement | Behind the Seams readers are invited to join SPESA member CGS, Inc. for a live webinar on Wednesday, November 1st...
Sep 28, 2023


Designing the ‘Day-and-a-Half Garment’
By Sourcing Journal | A typical car, containing roughly 30,000 components, has a two-year design cycle. A typical garment, with its 50 or...
Sep 24, 2023


AFFOA Introduces Product Accelerator For Functional Fabrics, Exclusive To Fabric Innovation Network
Press Release | Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) is excited to introduce the Product Accelerator for Functional...
Sep 24, 2023


Lectra Appoints Frédéric Morel as President of the Asia-Pacific Region
Press Release | Lectra, a leader in technology solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announced the appointment...
Sep 21, 2023


Aptean Extends Apparel Industry Leadership with Acquisition of Apparel Business Systems, LLC
Press Release | Today, Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced its acquisition of Apparel...
Sep 19, 2023


Fashion Efforts Get Big Boost from Detroit Homecoming Connections
By Crain's Detroit Business | Two metro Detroit natives who made their name in fashion design moved back to the region after attending...
Sep 18, 2023


Easier to Handle | Automated Production Lines & Roll-Pack Machines Streamline Mattress Manufacturing
By BedTimes Magazine | Machine producers have stepped up to deliver a multitude of options that can address those needs, particularly in...
Sep 18, 2023


SourceAmerica Employment Inclusion Survey Reveals Nationwide Desire for More Employer Support for Pe
Press Release | SourceAmerica®, an AbilityOne® authorized enterprise committed to increasing employment opportunities for people with...
Sep 17, 2023


Lectra Joins the CAC Mid 60 and SBF 120 Indices as of September 15, 2023
Press Release | Lectra, leader in technology solutions for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces that it will be...
Sep 14, 2023


ZCC Zünd Cut Center Ushers in a New Era in Digital Cutting Automation
By Converter | Zünd has revamped the ZCC Zünd Cut Center software and user interface from the ground up. In Version 4, ZCC offers even...
Sep 12, 2023


These Companies Have a Revolutionary Idea: Clothes That Actually Fit
By Wall Street Journal | Two decades ago, fashion-technology company Alvanon set out to help online shoppers find the perfect fit. Now...
Sep 8, 2023


Aptean Strengthens Global Leadership Team with Appointment of Miguel Gernaey as CMO
Press Release | Aptean announced the appointment of Miguel Gernaey as the company's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Gernaey brings...
Aug 29, 2023


YKK USA Provides Sustainable Fasteners to Designers at Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week
Press Release | YKK USA recently announced its collaboration with Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week (ATLSFW) to showcase its sustainable...
Aug 29, 2023


Zund America Presents: Digital Cutting Days ‘23
Press Release | Zund America announced a special, two-day Open House taking place September 28-29, 2023. The highlight of the event will...
Aug 29, 2023


Alvanon Announces Speakers for 3D Tech Fest 2023
Company Announcement | SPESA member Alvanon recently announced the presenters for 3D Tech Fest 2023: Redefining Fashion Intelligence, the...
Aug 29, 2023
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