Top award for Harrogate firm that supplies more than 100 million garments across the globe
A pioneering Harrogate company says it is proud to have won a leading industry award for embracing an “intelligent and sustainable” approach to the world of digital manufacturing.
Harrogate-based Dishang Group has been named best state of the art manufacturer at the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide Awards.
The award recognises the company’s smart digital manufacturing initiative which is reshaping production across its network of 90 wholly owned production sites through advanced automation, intelligent data systems, robotics and a strong focus on sustainable innovation.
As a leading innovator in the apparel sector, Dishang is already implementing this technology with customers who want clearer product traceability ahead of the introduction of new international standards.
Richard Watts, Managing Director of Dishang UK, said the achievement reflects the ambition shared across the group: “This prestigious industry recognition is a testament to the incredible innovation and teamwork across our global operations.
“We’re proud to be leading the shift towards intelligent, sustainable manufacturing that genuinely benefits our customers with faster lead times, greatly enhanced efficiency and increased margins whilst reducing their impact on the environment.”
Dishang Group supplies more than 100 million garments each year to fashion, workwear and performance brands worldwide.
Its UK base on Grove Road in Harrogate includes ten showrooms and a 31-strong design and technical team that works closely with multiple partners across the UK.
The UK operation is fully supported by research, sourcing and production specialists in China, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Julian Bartholet, Dishang UK’s Business Development Director for workwear and uniforms, said: “From product concept to delivery, our mission is to offer the smartest, most scalable and sustainable garment manufacturing solutions for brands.”
The London awards event brought the global workwear and professional clothing sector together under the theme The Digital Transition Starts Here.
The summit explored the shift towards more transparent, circular and data-led production, including the growing importance of digital product passports.
Dishang opened the summit and awards dinner with a short film titled Concept to Catwalk following the digital creation of a garment from AI-supported design to physical production and finished fashion.
More information: https://www.dishang-group.com/