Simon Hunter, Founding Board Director of Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide and CEO of Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited, to receive the Member of the British Empire (M.B.E) Award

Industry News, PCIAW News, PressBy Leah Westcott Graham January 8, 2020

The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®) is extremely proud to announce that Simon Hunter (Founding Board Director of PCIAW® and CEO of Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited) has been selected to receive the Member of the British Empire (M.B.E) Award during the course of 2020. Awarded to Simon specifically for ‘Services to Business and the…

YKK wins U.S GOOD DESIGN® Award with QuickFree® zipper

Industry NewsBy Louise Joy January 7, 2020

YKK’s QuickFree® zipper has been recognized in the Personal category of the 2019 Good Design® Awards. The awards – which were founded in Chicago in 1950 – is considered to be one of the oldest and most prestigious global awards program for design excellence and design innovation. YKK’s QuickFree® zipper launched in 2017 and is…

Standards for textile industry enforced to reduce water waste

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham January 7, 2020

The textile industry’s contribution to the mass environmental crisis facing our planet as of 2020 is multi-faceted; there is, however, one specific factor that often slips under the radar – water consumption. The thousands upon thousands of business companies within the textile industry all contribute to a huge amount of water usage for the creation…

In Memory of Jacqueline Sioen

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham January 6, 2020

On the 4th January Mrs. Jacqueline Sioen-Zoete, co-founder and director of Sioen Industries, passed away unexpectedly. Her children Michele, Danielle and Pascale, her sons-in-law and grandchildren report this sad news. She was 77 years old and born on the 25th October 1942. Lifetime Achievement Award The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®) were very honoured…

Helicopter-crew helmet provided by ESG

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 18, 2019

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) was recently contracted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to provide the future ‘standard fliergerhelm hubschrauber-besatzung (SFH) / standard helicopter-crew helmet’. This will begin the gradual replacement of the pilot’s helmet previously used by the German Armed Forces and utilised in various set-ups…

natific appoints new Sales and Marketing Manager

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 17, 2019

natific AG, headquartered in Switzerland and with offices in Asia, Europe and the USA, is a pioneer in digital colour technology for the textile and clothing industry. The company is looking to forward to strengthening its position in the North American market. Kelly Mallroy has joined the team to further expand the marketing and sales…

North Carolina textile industry reinvigorated by Founder’s Hemp partnership with Nufrabrx®

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 17, 2019

Founder’s Hemp, which is North Carolina’s first registered hemp processing company has partnered with Nufabrx® – a biomaterials technology company. This partnership is aiming to reinvigorate the North Carolina Textile industry and plans to introduce infused textiles, which will in turn, bring new quality textile jobs to the area. Over the last three years, Founder’s…

Viscose set to give textile industry in Indonesia an edge in sustainability

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 17, 2019

The fashion industry is notorious for its harmful impact on the planet and is said to be one of the largest polluters in the world, second only to the oil industry. The fashion industry is valued at around a staggering $2.4 trillion and currently employs over 75 million people globally. Launched in March, the UN…

Textile industry urged to shift from processing to production

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 16, 2019

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the textile and garment industry to strongly shift from processing to production, aiming to create more highly added-value products Prime Minister Phuc spoke at a ceremony to mark the 20th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS) in Hanoi on 13th December. Prime Minister Phuc…

Workwear experts for over 100 years

Industry NewsBy Leah Westcott Graham December 16, 2019

Grahame Gardner has more than 100 years’ experience clothing a broad spectrum of medical and healthcare professionals. Their experience and understanding of uniform needs ensure they remain one of the UK’s most trusted and respected suppliers. They combine our extensive knowledge with the latest innovations in technology and fabric and design, to offer the highest…

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