Perfect Fit Technologies, which offers a B2B solution for clothing companies to sell customised fashion, is named the winner of the NEST pitch competition and the recipient of TEKO's SEK 75,000 scholarship.
The results were announced after the jury's scores were tallied on 31 May 2023. The digital pitch final featured 16 companies from across Sweden that had qualified by participating in NEST Bootcamp and NEST Catapult.
Perfect Fit Technologies, founded by Wendy Heijnewill use the prize money to further develop their business. Heijne's company, Studio Heijnehas long focused on the design and production of tailored and personalised clothing. Perfect Fit Technologies is a natural extension of the brand's unique selling point.
The jury, made up of leaders and experts from the fashion industry, praised the company's vision to lead the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future by offering perfectly fitting clothes produced to order.
Winning NEST is a confirmation from industry experts that I am on the right track. With the prize money, I can now start developing the first prototype," said Wendy Heijne, founder of Perfect Fit Technologies. "The next step is to find software developers and pattern design experts to join the journey," Ms Heijne continued.
The initiative NEST started in 2022 by Borås INK, eXpression Umeå, STING and xPlotPartners include Gina Tricot, KappAhl, OnceMore® from Södra, Sandqvist, Swedish Fashion Association and Textilia.
Congratulations to Perfect Fit Technologies, a worthy winner in a close final! We are convinced that the way forward towards a sustainable textile and fashion industry is together and are happy to see the NEST community growing. Now the planning for the next round of NEST begins, and we are preparing for an exciting news in the autumn, says Annelie Rådhall, project manager for NEST.
