Workwear Column
Association Worldwide
in this space are using dissolvable thread for removable embroidery or enzyme solutions to remove print from garments, but there is still many opportunities for decorators to innovate on these solutions and join the growing market.
Professional clothing design has also been more considerate of worker needs regarding female fit and disability. Women’s-cut workwear has become more common in the past few years due to a greater number of women working in the trades and active roles, requiring better form-fitting garments to ensure compliance with safety standards. Garments which support people with disabilities also on the rise, which is great news for the 1 in 6 people across the world who have some form of disability which affects their daily life. In the US Walmart have recently released a new range of innovative hi-vis workwear using print design to alert co-workers if the wearer has a hearing impairment or limited mobility, helping to avoid accidents in the workplace. There are many ways to support employees through their uniform, so it’s important to consider how the textile and apparel industry can meet special uniform requirements at work.
The new trajectory of professional clothing As part of the professional clothing supply chain, it’s important print and garment decorators understand
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how current events are affecting their customers so they can adapt to changes in the market and seize key opportunities. This is why PCIAW hosts an annual Summit & Awards event, which is an educational conference shining a light on the innovation present in all parts of the professional clothing industry.
In 2023 the event was held in Portugal, owing to the country’s rich textile history, featuring speakers from some of the biggest organisations and companies in the professional clothing industry such as the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), the European Textile Service Association (ETSA), and Milliken & Co. The event highlighted
the dynamic future of uniform and workwear, adopting the theme of ‘the new trajectory of professional clothing’ and providing a forum for businesses to share their knowledge on how to overcome the struggles the industry faces, from supply chain insecurity to best design practices and industry skills retention.
The Summit & Awards will return to the UK in November 2024 in Birmingham, with keynotes and panels discussing multishore manufacturing destinations and the circular economy in technical textiles, in addition to a variety of topics yet to be announced. The PCIAW Summit & Awards is the perfect platform for any business which wants to make quality connections and maintain awareness of current events in the professional clothing industry. The association hopes to greet many new visitors in 2024, and give delegates a window into the future of uniform, workwear, and PPE design.
• For more, visit:
www.pciaw.org
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