The Industry Connects in Raleigh

SPESA Announcement

This August, the textile and sewn products industries come together for three days of innovation, education, and meaningful business connections at Techtextil North America 2026. 

As a Behind the Seams subscriber and a valued member of the SPESA community, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Explore hundreds of exhibiting companies showcasing the latest technologies, materials, and manufacturing solutions; 

• Attend educational sessions covering supply chain resilience, sustainability, automation, advanced manufacturing, AI, and more;

• Build relationships with manufacturers, brands, suppliers, researchers, and industry leaders from across North America and beyond;

• Experience Raleigh, SPESA's home base and one of the country's leading hubs for textile innovation.

Whether you're looking for new suppliers, fresh ideas, or strategic partnerships, this is where the industry moves forward. 

Alphabet Soup Collective Booth

During the show, you can find the SPESA team at Booth #1226, representing the Alphabet Soup Collective — a collaboration of associations representing the global sewn products, textile, apparel, and nonwovens industries. 

Exclusive Registration Offer

As part of our partnership with Techtextil North America, use promo code ALPHABETCOMP to receive complimentary exhibit hall registration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!