On February 11, a partnership was signed between our Institute and TOMBOW CO. Ltd, the largest Japanese school uniform company. Matteo Secoli, President of the Institute, commented: “This is a partnership that aims to enhance the Institute’s international and industrial relations and promote our method and specialization in the field of patternmaking within the new context of school uniforms, which are widely used in Japan.” The visit to Milan by TOMBOW President Tomoyuki Kondo, UTECO President Minoru Tsunashima, and AKATSUKI SHOJI President Katsunari Yamamoto provided the opportunity to sign the contract between the parties, allowing the executives of each company to tour the school’s facilities and laboratories.