Harrogate company shines at international awards and wins back-to-back manufacturing titles
"This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our colleagues across the world”
A Harrogate-based clothing manufacturers Dishang UK has won a global award for the second year in a row.
Dishang Group, one of the world's leading apparel manufacturers, has secured the State-of-the-Art Manufacturer title at the 2026 Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) Awards, retaining the prestigious industry accolade.
From its UK design headquarters at The Chapel in Harrogate, Dishang (UK) acts as the direct technical and commercial channel between British and European clothing brands and the group’s far-reaching factory base.
Operating under its ‘UK Design|Global Manufacturing|One Direct Partner’ model, the UK team coordinates seasonal trend research, fabric sourcing, garment technology and full production runs directly with buyers.
Dishang Group operates more than 90 wholly owned manufacturing sites alongside 200 production partners globally, engineering end-to-end design and garment solutions for brands with products spanning menswear, womenswear, activewear, tailoring and workwear.
The consecutive win reflects rapid developments across the business since it first took the prize in 2025.
Richard Watts, managing director of Dishang (UK), commented: "Winning this award for the second consecutive year is a tremendous achievement and recognition of the investment Dishang continues to make in its people, technology and manufacturing capabilities.
"What makes this particularly significant is the measurable progress we've made since last year.
“We're not simply investing in new technologies; we're seeing real improvements in production efficiency, speed to market, resource management and environmental performance.
"This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our colleagues across the world.”
Over the past 12 months, Dishang has deepened the rollout of its Smart Digital Manufacturing Initiative, embedding machine learning, robotic handling, and automated data monitoring into daily factory workflows.
The repeat PCIAW victory cements Dishang’s standing as one of the foremost industrial apparel makers bridging high-volume capability with direct, commercially viable carbon reduction.