SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas)
Textile ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) is the largest trade association in the Americas dedicated to advancing suppliers of machinery, technology, parts, services, and other solutions across the sewn products supply chain. Its membership spans segments including apparel, upholstered furniture, home textiles, transportation interiors, leather goods, footwear, military, technical/industrial textiles, and related sectors, providing a platform for sharing industry information and facilitating business and social interaction among members and their customers. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, SPESA was formed in 1990 and serves a relatively small professional community focused on connecting suppliers with manufacturers and other customers within the sewn products industry. The organization has hosted and participated in industry-wide events, such as its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference, and collaborates with other centers and associations to highlight advancements in textile and apparel manufacturing.