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News Updates about SPESA, its Members, and Trade & Government
Feb 17, 2021
Trade & Policy Round-up for February
By SPESA | A collection of stories related to trade and government policy that may impact the sewn products industry around the world...
Feb 16, 2021
Techtextil North America 2021 Educational Features Now Accepting Applicants
By Messe Frankfurt | The 2021 edition of Techtextil North America is now accepting abstracts for the highly acclaimed Techtextil North...
Feb 3, 2021
Diversity News for the Sewn Products Industry
By SPESA Below is a compilation of news articles from the past few months that explore topics related to diversity and inclusion in the...
Jan 29, 2021
Industry and Union Coalition Outlines Policy Recommendations in Letters to President Biden, Congress
By NCTO | A broad coalition of industry organizations and labor unions, representing a broad spectrum of manufacturers and workers who...
Jan 28, 2021
Techtextil North America 2021 to Reunite Textile Industry, Provide First-Class Education, Networking
By Messe Frankfurt | The first major textile event since Covid-19 put the brakes on trade shows in early 2020, Techtextil North America...
Jan 20, 2021
Trade & Policy Round-up for January
By SPESA | The U.S. swears in its 46th president today, and there are a lot of opinions out there on what President Biden’s priorities...
Dec 16, 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 14, 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...
Nov 18, 2020
Trade & Policy Round-up for November
By SPESA | A collection of stories related to trade and government that may impact the sewn products industry around the world...
Nov 18, 2020
World’s Largest Trade Agreement
By SPESA | On November 15th, after nearly a decade of negotiations, leaders from 15 nations signed the world’s largest trade agreement to...
Nov 12, 2020
Recap - 2020 SPESA Virtual Executive Conference
By SPESA | Earlier this year, SPESA announced that the theme for our 2020 Executive Conference would be “Past, Present & Future of the...
Nov 11, 2020
Two New Sessions | Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas Virtual Symposium
By Messe Frankfurt | Sewing Technologies & 3-D Printing Coming Up In November for Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas Virtual...
Nov 4, 2020
SPESA Announces Board of Directors Election Results
By SPESA | A press release announcing the re-election of six members to its Board of Directors, following a vote by its membership on...
Nov 4, 2020
2020 SPESA Virtual Executive Conference Recap
By SPESA Earlier this year, we announced that the theme for the 2020 Executive Conference would be “Past, Present & Future of the Sewn...
Oct 21, 2020
Legacy Series Part II: Chat with Former VF Corporation Chairman & CEO Mackey McDonald
By SPESA | The second conversation in our Legacy Series is between SPESA President Michael McDonald and his father Mackey McDonald...
Oct 21, 2020
Trade & Government Round-up for October - Part 2
By SPESA | Trade and government policy news impacting the global sewn products industry, including the U.S.-Brazil trade deal and more...
Oct 6, 2020
Trade & Government Round-up for October - Part 1
By SPESA | A monthly collection of stories related to trade and government that may impact the sewn products industry around the world.
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