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News Updates about SPESA, its Members, and Trade & Government


ETON Systems Launches New and Economical OPTA System for Apparel Industry
By Eton Systems | OPTA System is here to help businesses in the fashion and apparel industry to become more efficient and profitable...
Jan 18, 2021


Tapio Martti New Sales Director - Americas of Eton Systems
By Eton Systems | Tapio Martti is the new Sales Director for North and South America at ETON Systems Inc., a leading company...
Jan 18, 2021


Integrating Automation is Key - An Interview with Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Sewing Machines
By SPESA | The team recently spoke with Warren Shannon, Sales & Operations Manager for Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Sewing Machines...
Jan 6, 2021


Looking into the Future
By SPESA | For our first Behind the Seams issue of 2021, we wanted to explore the future of the industry. And let me tell you...
Jan 6, 2021


CGS: 2021 Will See Fashion Adopt More Automation, Data-Driven Processes
By Sourcing Journal | 2020 has undoubtedly accelerated the rise of digitization in the fashion world. And while it’s not just e-commerce...
Dec 23, 2020


Alvanon Navigating Industry to Reduce Lead Time and Iteration Through Digitalization
By Apparel Resources | Identification of ‘knowledge gaps’ in fashion supply chain is one of the most significant requisites to...
Dec 18, 2020


YKK’s Zippers Now Boast Virus-Fighting Technology
By Sourcing Journal | YKK debuted a new line of zippers treated with ViralOff, a technology created by Swedish company Polygiene that...
Dec 17, 2020


Tukatech Unveils On Demand 3D Services
By California Apparel News | The Los Angeles–headquartered fashion-technology company Tukatech has been rolling out services that help...
Dec 17, 2020


Trade & Policy Round-up for December
By SPESA | This month we are focusing on the United States and the United Kingdom, both of which are facing year-end deadlines...
Dec 16, 2020


2020 Hot Topic: Sustainability
By SPESA | A compilation of stories from 2020 on sustainability initiatives within the industry and beyond.
Dec 16, 2020


2020 Hot Topic: Workforce Development
By SPESA | A compilation of stories on workforce development in the industry.
Dec 16, 2020


2020 Hot Topic: Reshoring
By SPESA | A compilation of stories from 2020 on reshoring efforts and initiatives in the industry.
Dec 16, 2020


Happy Holidays from SPESA!
By SPESA | An end of year message from SPESA to its members.
Dec 16, 2020


Brother's Rick Frye Talks Sewing Automation
By WhatTheyThink! | Sewing is often referred to as the "last mile" in the manufacture of sewn goods in terms of an overall automated...
Dec 15, 2020


Pandemic Offers Rebirth for Trade Shows in Need of Disruption
By Sourcing Journal | 2020 has been a transformative year for trade shows, with organizers pivoting their business models and introducing...
Dec 14, 2020


Zünd Innovations Spotlight—Dec. 17, 18
By WhatTheyThink! | Zund America, Inc., announces an upcoming virtual event introducing Zünd’s latest innovative workflow-automation...
Dec 14, 2020


Gerber and Burlington Medical form long-term partnership
By Fibre2Fashion | At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Burlington Medical, a manufacturer of radiation protection, has leveraged...
Dec 11, 2020


WHO References AATCC in Face Covering Guidance
By AATCC | The World Health Organization (WHO) now advises manufacturers wishing to produce product with consistent performance to follow...
Dec 9, 2020


Vibemac Forays into ‘Basic’ and ‘Silver’ Lines of Sewing Machines
By Apparel Resources | Having a complete understanding of its clients need, Vibemac has taken COVID-19 challenge in a constructive way...
Dec 2, 2020


Looking Back on a Year Like No Other
By SPESA | It’s been a year. We’ve heard that a lot over the last 10 months (and not just because each month felt like it lasted a year)...
Dec 2, 2020
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