Gerber Technology, a world leader in integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, will be sponsoring the 2018 Professional Clothing Award (PCA) Vision Best Design (University). The contest requires students to share their vision of stylish, functional professional clothing [corporate wear, workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE)] that can be worn for a specific job role in a sector of their choice.
The aim is for the students to deliver innovative designs that truly meet the needs of the male/female worker to help them perform their job to the best of their ability in their standard job environment. The Best Design Award (University) will be awarded to the University or College which has the best overall design submissions meeting the PCA Vision contest criteria.
Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh, Marketing and Communications Director, EMEA for Gerber Technology says, “We are very proud to be sponsoring the Vision part of the prestigious Professional Clothing Awards. We have nominated a pattern and market expert from Gerber Technology to join the judging panel to help select the additional Vision Award winner and look forward to seeing the applications. Gerber’s mission is to make it easy for anyone in the world using textiles, leather, composites or other flexible materials to go from concept to market quickly and seamlessly. The provider of integrated automation solutions with UK premises in Manchester has been empowering educators and those who support them with technology to help prepare the next generation of fashion leaders for nearly 50 years.
The 2018 PCA Vision contest forms the basis for the support that the Professional Clothing Awards and the professional clothing industry gives to young, upcoming designers. PCA Vision is an international contest open to students from across Europe and winners will be announced at the opulent awards ceremony held on Wednesday 20th June 2018 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank.
