UK Manufacturing Working Group
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UNDERSTANDING THE UK’S MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
As a UK-domiciled organisation, PCIAW® believes it has a duty to advocate for the important role that UK manufacturing of professional clothing and textiles has to offer in both the domestic and international uniform, workwear and PPE markets.
PCIAW® is calling to action all manufacturers in the UK supply chain from garments, fabrics, components, and equipment to represent and promote the benefits and the needs of UK manufacturers to ensure the long-term future of supply.
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Clothing Manufacturing Market Value 2022
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PPE Manufacturing Market Value 2022
Benefits of UK Manufacturing
1. Cashflow: lower MoQ’s and faster lead times for more request but smaller orders.
2. Greater security of supply: de-risking availability caused by global supply chain issues.
3. Lower environmental impact: less mileage in supply chains and waste from overstocking.
4. Create domestic wealth: spending with UK businesses helps support local employment.
5. Boost investment and long term growth: supportive business environment increase exports.
2. Greater security of supply: de-risking availability caused by global supply chain issues.
3. Lower environmental impact: less mileage in supply chains and waste from overstocking.
4. Create domestic wealth: spending with UK businesses helps support local employment.
5. Boost investment and long term growth: supportive business environment increase exports.