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Multifunctional flame retardant fabric with comfort at its core by Carrington Textiles
Flamestat 250, a flame retardant fabric with antistatic properties developed by global manufacturer Carrington Textiles, is a product which main attribute is its lightweight features
OPTITEX: Future-proofing the uniform industry through digitalisation
The PCIAW® is thrilled to announce we are collaborating with OPTITEX to highlight the benefits of digital technology in the production of uniforms and workwear
Lenzing and KARL MAYER GROUP collaborate to empower sustainable and aesthetic innovations in flat and warp knits
Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, announced a strategic collaboration with KARL MAYER GROUP, a world leader in textile machinery, to
Woodspin’s new emission-free mill will increase production of sustainable wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre in Finland
Spinnova, a Finnish pioneer in sustainable textiles, and Suzano, the world’s largest pulp company, have opened their first commercial-scale production facility producing wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre. Operated
Better Cotton Conference to Spotlight Livelihoods and Traceability
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, will host its annual conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, next month, from 21-22 June. Taking place at
Bollé Safety presents Universal Goggle, the first innovation in its new range of protective goggles for the industrial sector
Bollé Safety, the international leader in the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) eye protection market, announces the launch of a new innovative range of protective goggles
Topical Features
Managing your wardrobe with Ecmanage’s mobile app
Ecmanage is the leading wardrobe management platform in the Netherlands, built with the core focus of simplifying uniform distribution with intuitive tools. Alongside the Dutch
Accounting for Inclusivity in Uniform
Over the past 50 years, the workforce has undergone a significant transformation, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds with various new needs and preferences. This shift
Comfort, Safety, and Visibility with CEPOVETT
In recent years there has been an immense push from across the professional clothing industry to take wearer comfort seriously. When employees are asked to
Quantifying Comfort with the Hohenstein Performance Index
Dr Jan Beringer, Senior Scientific Expert at Hohenstein, recently spoke about the technology behind the Hohenstein Performance Index (HPI) at the Functional Fabric Fair©: Portland.
Combining Style and Protection in Footwear with TOTECTORS
Protective footwear is vital to a huge number of industries, from construction to logistics, but all too often the design of protective footwear neglects style
What the PCIAW® is Doing to Represent Our Members and the Industry
The PCIAW® is dedicated to serving the needs and interests of our members, and over the past 12 months we’ve worked tirelessly to give a
Member Profiles
Seahawk Apparel: Scottish Partnership Forged to Drive Garment Manufacturing Back to the UK
Seahawk Apparel, the Scottish-based workwear garment manufacturer, has teamed up with SSEAMS, the apparel creative agency, to champion onshore manufacturing opportunities and support its investment
Supercrease®: The permanent crease solution
With over 45 years of experience developing permanent creasing technology, Supercrease® offers the professional clothing industry a revolutionary and time-saving method which retains a garment’s
Ansell: the safety experts
For more than 125 years, Ansell has delivered the most advanced protection solutions to millions of people at work, at home and wherever hazards arise.
Hohenstein: Textile expertise under one roof
A reliable global partner Hohenstein supports companies along the value chain in successfully bringing products to market – from sharing new findings from research to
The Certified Paranoia
César Araújo, President of ANIVEC, (Portuguese Association for Clothing and Apparel Industries) and the CEO of Calvelex speaks on the exponential growth of certification expectations.
Tower Supplies: delivering the complete partner package
Tower Supplies is a first-class distributor with nearly 40 years of experience in providing best-in-class uniform, workwear, PPE, safety equipment, and cleaning supplies across diverse