Nearly 90% of UK workwear already ends up in landfill or incinerated every year at end of life, according to the Wrap Review of Corporatewear arisings and opportunities 2012; and Project Plan B has found that COVID-19 has exacerbated that problem. Project Plan B offer a design to delivery full manufacturing service, with end of…
Snickers Workwear is advising wearers to stay safe with its new protective wear solutions for men and women. The new range combats long working days and cheap uncomfortable clothing with a better-informed choice for men and women working in hazardous environments and inclement weather. The comprehensive selection consists of ergonomically designed Base-Mid and Top-layer clothes…
Devan has announced new test resulting confirming the high performance virus-reducing capabilities of its BIO-OME fabric coating technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. According to independent testing, BI-OME is proven to achieve 99% and higher virus reduction, including SARS-COV-2, on samples before washing and retains 98.5% even after 25 wash cycles. “In view…
TENCEL™, the textile speciality fibre brand under Lenzing, has announced its partnership with the textile and garment major Arvind Ltd. and have recently launched a collection of trendy, stylish sustainable shirts and suiting for men. Quarantine clothing goes green with the perfect balance of comfort and performance. Made using superior fabrics consisting of TENCEL™ branded…
Quality accredited manufacturer Beximco have produced a reusable civilian mask that can be used to provide a barrier between the wearer and general public to prevent the contamination of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Beximco offer large scale volume production and fast turnaround for delivery with competitive pricing and a vast range of PPE technical expertise. They are…
UKFT is launching British Textile Week, in association with The Clothworkers’ Company and the Campaign for Wool, from 9th-15th September 2020 as a digital showcase of the craftsmanship, imagination and innovation of the UK textile industry. Key Dates: Wednesday 9th September: Introducing the British Textile Industry Thursday 10th September: British Wool Textiles Friday 11th September:…
Eurofins Softlines & Leather have published a new White Paper titled ‘Microplastics from textile sources – Understanding the characteristics of microplastics shedding from simulated domestic laundry through quantification’. Microplastics – referred to as particles of plastic smaller than 5mm – have become a controversial topic in recent years as the potential risks of microplastics to…
The PCIAW® is pleased to announce it will be hosting its third webinar, ‘Challenges of Buying PPE in the COVID-19 pandemic for international new and experienced buyers’, on Wednesday 16th September 2020 from 2:00pm-3:30pm (BST). Join the PCIAW® team and panel of industry experts to learn about the multitude of challenges facing international uniform and…
UK businesses have a unique opportunity to earn a globally recognised royal seal of approval with the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise! The PCIAW® encourages our members who meet the eligibility requirements and have obtained remarkable developments within their business to consider applying in any of the four categories. The Queen’s Awards for enterprise, which are…
Hull-based health and safety company Arco has won a £53m contract to supply millions of pieces of PPE to the NHS Scotland. This means a total of 232 million surgical masks, six million respirator masks and two million visors will be supplied over a one-year period. The PPE will be made locally in partnership with…
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