Union Special is one of the world's oldest industrial sewing machine brands.  The company was formed 137 years ago in 1881 in Chicago, Illinois.  Union Special's sewing machines are used throughout the world in a wide range of applications including apparel and mattress production, bag closing, carpet, upholstery and geotextile.  Throughout its history, Union Special has been at the forefront of the sewing industry in development of new stitches, sewing automation and improved machine performance.