19 Feb Dishang Group Wins ‘Best State of the Art Manufacturer’ at PCIAW® Awards 2025
We’re proud to announce that Dishang Group has been named Best State of the Art Manufacturer at the 2025 PCIAW® Summit and Awards, held in London in October 2025.
Presented by the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®), the global body representing the entire professional clothing supply chain, the awards celebrate innovation and excellence across sectors including corporatewear, emergency services, defence, and aviation.
The Digital Transition Starts Here
This year’s theme, The Digital Transition Starts Here, shone a spotlight on the rapid technological transformations reshaping the workwear and uniform sector.
The event focused on three key pillars of progress:
- Digital Product Passports : helping brands meet upcoming regulatory requirements and offer full transparency on material origin, sustainability and compliance.
- Digital Sizing Transitions : enabling a more accurate, inclusive and efficient approach to garment fitting and manufacturing.
- End-of-Life Solutions : championing circularity through smarter recycling systems and responsible garment lifecycle planning.
Smart Digital Manufacturing Recognised on the Global Stage
Dishang Group’s win recognises our Smart Digital Manufacturing Initiative, a transformative programme integrating AI & 3D design, intelligent data systems, automation, robotics and sustainable innovation across our 90 wholly owned global factories.
This approach enables:
- Cost efficiency
- Shorter lead times
- Greater product consistency
- Smarter, scalable production
- A measurable reduction in waste
It’s a model designed to deliver excellence for customers, while supporting global sustainability goals and driving circular production with cradle-to-cradle solutions.
Concept to Catwalk: A Fully Digital Future
At the heart of our presence at the PCIAW® Summit was the exclusive premiere of “Concept to Catwalk”, a powerful video created by Dishang Group to demonstrate the future of digital apparel production.
The film, which opened the Fashion Show on both days of the Summit and the prestigious Awards Dinner, showcased the entire lifecycle of a garment, from AI-powered 3D design and virtual avatars to real-world production and runway-ready fashion.
Watch the video here:
Celebrating People, Partnerships and Progress
This award is not only a reflection of our technology, it’s a celebration of the people behind the progress. From our UK head office in Harrogate to our production teams in Weihai, China and beyond, we extend our thanks to everyone driving Dishang’s global vision forward.
A special thank you also goes to Julian Bartholet, Business Development Director for Workwear & Uniforms, for his ongoing commitment to championing Dishang’s mission across the UK and Europe.
As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, Dishang remains committed to shaping the future of smart, sustainable apparel manufacturing, in partnership with the world’s most trusted brands.
Want to learn more about how we bring digital innovation to life for leading workwear and fashion brands? Get in touch with our team today.
Email: i@dishang-group.com