“I set out to help women look and feel confident at work, allowing us to pair our professional wardrobes with shoes that make a statement” – Anastasia Kraft – Founder of Xena Workwear. The subject of correctly fitting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is an ongoing issue within a multitude of industries. When one…
Details25 years ago, the inception of the PCIAW® began. Born from professional clothing director-e, the PCIAW® spent its formative years listening to, learning from and educating the buyers and suppliers of the professional clothing industry. Alongside offering industry events, director-e expanded industry insight and supplied businesses in workwear, corporatewear, footwear and PPE with vital information…
DetailsSPARTANBURG, S.C. – As a global leader in performance and protective textiles, Milliken is pleased to expand its industry engagement by joining the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®), an association created to strengthen the influence of the clothing industry through collaborative leadership and strategic advocacy. Milliken boasts a diverse textiles portfolio, including a range…
DetailsCommercial efforts around electronic textiles have been prominent for at least 25 years, starting with early patents and then early products throughout the 1990s. IDTechEx’s latest research report in the area “E-Textiles 2019-2029: Technologies, Markets and Players,” looks at how e-textile products have changed over time, both in terms of the hardware and the more general…
DetailsReliance Industries Ltd has announced on Monday that it will tie up with Turkish textile manufacturer Kivanç Tekstil to manufacture and market its sustainable and eco-friendly fabric brand R|Elan’s GreenGold fabric in Turkey. ‘Apart from manufacturing and marketing R|Elan GreenGold fabrics, Kivanç will be the exclusive distributor of Recron GreenGold fibres to spinners, yarn manufacturers…
DetailsAdobe has opened its free Photoshop plugin for textile design to a public beta in tandem with the product’s launch during FESPA. Now on the sixth beta, the Textile Designer plugin is available to all Photoshop licensees as of 4th May via the Adobe website and is being showcased for the first time at the…
DetailsWhen the PCIAW® decided to hold the PCIAW® Summit, it was with the intention of providing the delegates of the event with the most informative, interesting and relevant presentations from industry experts across the globe. We were therefore thrilled to announce that Lee Wilson, Last Fitting and Comfort Specialist, will be speaking at the Summit…
DetailsAs the PCIAW® summit approaches ever closer, we continue to focus on the speakers and today we look at Marie Leck. Marie is a senior couturier for Vivienne Westwood and is an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working luxury goods. Skilled in sales, organisation, Trend analysis, Microsoft Word, fashion Illustration, industrial sewing and…
DetailsWhether a hobby or profession, woodworking rewards people who produce fantastic and beautiful pieces. This type of job also involves being exposed to plenty of by-products and wastes. You will be dealing with these toxic items every day, which is why you need the best dust mask for woodworking as well as other useful personal…
DetailsRecent developments in military uniforms have revealed that the Russian army may soon be wearing helmets that could render them invisible due to “Chameleon-like” fibres. It seemed the right time to look at the changing face of military uniforms through the ages and how the many and varied colours and styles have affected and protected…
DetailsPersonal Protective Equipment has gained immense importance in businesses that have workers functioning in hazardous conditions. With increasingly strict safety standards enforced by government bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of the UK and Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S., PPE continues to rise in significance throughout multitudes of businesses.…
DetailsWomen into Construction is an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes gender equality in construction. The Women into Construction Project (WiC) was developed at the Olympic Park to address the gender imbalance in construction. Seen originally as part of the legacy of the 2012 Olympics, it was felt that by increasing the numbers of women working in…
DetailsUSB Rechargeable Heated Gloves (561-21) from Milwaukee Tool are powered by rechargeable REDLITHIUM™ battery technology. Built to be worn both on and off the job site, they are also designed with features to improve overall dexterity and mobility. “At Milwaukee we understand that trade professionals are expected to work in some very tough conditions, cold weather being…
DetailsThe PCIAW® summit is almost upon us so, today, we look at another of the speakers appearing there. This time the subject of our focus is Dan Murray. Dan is the commercial director at Sedex who he joined in 2014. He is responsible for the Contact Centre, New Business and Account Management Teams for Europe, North…
DetailsWith the PCIAW® summit rapidly approaching, we continue to look at the fine collection of speakers who will be there. Today it’s Hannes Priem, Hannes is the product development Manager for Sioen and, for the past eleven years, based at Sioen’s creativity centre in Ardooie, he is at the forefront of new developments and technologies…
DetailsThe issue of Size and Fit causes great conflict throughout the Professional Clothing industry. Well-fitting clothing is an absolute must throughout the entire industry from PPE to Corporatewear and must be handled correctly. We have asked Leanne Howard, Sales Executive at Gerber Technology Ltd, to speak at the PCIAW® Summit on the 18th June 2019…
DetailsHere at the PCIAW, we like to keep up to date with all aspects of the apparel industry to remain well educated on any new developments. That’s why we sent our team for a day out at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on the first day of a three-day Health and Safety event. Through…
DetailsTime is ticking away to the PCIAW® summit and today we continue our focus on the speakers at that event by concentrating on Lee Wilson. Lee joined SATRA in 2003 and was primarily responsible for the testing of footwear upper materials to retail specifications and SATRA guidelines. In 2008, he started to specialise in lasts,…
DetailsWith the PCIAW® summit drawing nearer, we continue with our look at the wonderful array of speakers who will be addressing it. Today it’s time to focus on Steve Zalkin. Steve is president of the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD). He has had a passion for the uniform industry his entire professional…
DetailsAs we continue our focus on the speakers at the PCIAW® summit, today we turn the spotlight on Charlotte Jay. Charlotte is an expert in the corporate clothing industry with over twenty-five years of experience in the world of textiles. She is known for her solution focussed approach, her creativity and her ability to build…
DetailsThe PCIAW® summit draws ever closer and our look at the wonderful collection of speakers there continues. Today we look at Leanne Howard of Gerber Technology. Leanne has more than ten years of experience working in the apparel and retail sector. Leanne’s experience spans the full supply chain from suppliers through to brands, retailers and…
DetailsA no-deal Brexit is now more likely but can still be avoided, Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator has said. He stated that a long extension to the UK’s current 12 April exit date carried “significant risks for the EU” and that a “strong justification would be needed” before the EU would agree. BBC deputy…
DetailsAs the PCIAW® summit draws ever nearer, we continue to focus on the speakers who will be addressing it. Today we profile Nathan Shipley. Nathan has worked at BSI for twenty three years in all areas of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) approvals. This work has ranged from product testing to product certification. Nathan is now…
DetailsAs the PCIAW summit draws ever nearer, we continue to focus on the brilliant array of speakers who will be addressing it. Today it’s the turn of Louise Johnson. Louise is the uniform manager for RBS where she’s worked for thirty-two years. RBS group covers three main brands, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster bank and…
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