.png)
Sustainable Technology and Consumer Lifestyles Guide Denim Trim Makers
Sourcing Journal article on sustainability that features SPESA member YKK & its development of sustainable products for the denim industry.
top of page
News
News Updates about SPESA, its Members, and Trade & Government
Aug 28, 2020
Kerala Startup Mission's Fablab Invests in Zund Digital Cutting System
A PrintWeek India article about the installation of a Zund G3 L 2500 cutting system at a Kerala Startup Mission fabrication laboratory.
Aug 27, 2020
Exentaâ„¢ Launches Powerful New Shop Floor Controlâ„¢ Interface
SPESA member Exenta announces the release of a new user interface (UI) for its Shop Floor Control (SFC) solution.
Aug 19, 2020
Trade & Government Round-up for August
A collection of stories related to trade and government that may impact the sewn products industry around the world.
Aug 18, 2020
AATCC Announces 2021 Fashion Evolution Design Competition
AATCC announces '21 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition. The theme Fashion Evolution celebrates AATCC's 100 years of innovation.
Aug 5, 2020
Brother Int. Corp. Announces New Sewing & Embroidery, Crafting Machines Feat. Industry-First Tech
Brother International Corporation announces 2021 lineup of new and innovative product offerings for crafting at home.
Aug 5, 2020
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.
Aug 5, 2020
European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
An overview of the recently enacted European Union (EU)-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
Aug 5, 2020
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.
Aug 4, 2020
How a Classic Brand Is Tackling the Marine Plastic Problem
An article from Sustainable Brands on YKK's partnership with Oceanworks to identify new, recycled PET sources for its products.
Aug 2, 2020
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.
Jul 27, 2020
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.
Jul 20, 2020
Industry Coalition Releases Statement on PPE Policy
An industry coalition statement outlining policy principles & objectives needed for reshoring & safeguarding domestic PPE manufacturing.
Jul 15, 2020
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.
Jul 15, 2020
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.
Jul 14, 2020
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.
Jul 9, 2020
Zünd Installation Helps Ramp Up PPE Production
The installation of the Zünd G3 L 3200 helped company L.J.A. Miers increase production to 120,000 face shields per day in Cambridgeshire.
Jul 2, 2020
How the Pandemic is Reshaping American Manufacturing
PBS NewsHour interview with Merrow Sewing Machine Company owner Charlie Merrow on the role of Merrow Manufacturing during Covid-19.
Jul 1, 2020
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)...
Jul 1, 2020
Exentaâ„¢ Revolutionizes Innovation Lifecycle Management Through Launch of the Exenta Innovation Hubâ„¢
The Innovation Hub revolutionizes the Innovation Lifecycle Management space at a time when organizational success is more reliant than ever.
bottom of page