Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a workwear roundtable hosted by the NAUMD, and one theme resonated with everyone in the room: sustainability can no longer stop at the fabric. For years, we have measured progress in uniforms through the lens of...
The new police uniforms in both South Korea and Belgium are currently a point of discussion. And it is not only about functionality, but mainly about the image and appearance of the new garments. Although the two countries differ completely in terms of geography and...
Uniforms don’t just hang in closets—they evolve. Every week, someone somewhere decides to make them lighter, tougher, smarter, or a little less likely to pollute the planet. This week’s news from the world of public safety and workwear shows just how restless this...
When most people think about uniforms, they picture the result: crisp shirts, matching pants, a perfectly placed logo. What they do not see is the behind-the-scenes infrastructure required to bring those uniforms to life, at scale. Launching a national uniform program...
A study by the South Korean National Fire Agency showed that eight out of ten firefighters in the country find their uniforms impractical. This is partly because the suits become too hot during work in the summer, causing some people to collapse. Heat is a logical...
We’ve come a long way toward inclusion in the workplace, but when it comes to uniforms and PPE, women are still getting short-changed—sometimes literally. Despite major strides in recruitment across public safety, construction, and heavy industry, most women still...
We are officially in fall!!! My favorite time of year is when the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and that perfect balance between warm sunshine and cool mornings is here. It is sweater weather. I wrote an article around this same time last year, and honestly,...
The Swiss Guard (the Vatican’s military unit) has long been known for its strikingly colorful attire worn while protecting the Pope and Vatican City. But now, there is also a new, neutral uniform for officers when they perform duties outside the city. And like many...
In this week’s Uniform Duty column, we take a deeper look at a recent NAUMD Network Discussion, “Comply Chain in Action: Tariff Mitigation, UFLPA, ESG, and Real-World Supply Chain Strategies for Uniform Companies.” The title may sound like a bureaucratic mouthful, but...
In the apparel industry, we discuss fabric innovation, garment fit, compliance, and durability, but when temperatures drop, all those conversations take on a new layer (literally). Cold stress is not just a weather problem; it is a safety and performance problem. And...
A new British standard on inclusive PPE has been launched. But what exactly does this mean for PPE manufacturers and suppliers? I spoke with Natalie Wilson, technical consultant & procurement specialist in the field of workwear and uniforms. As chair of the...
Growth used to be such a loud word. We measured it in square footage, new locations, new hires, new logos on the trade-show map. Growth was motion — a constant sprint forward. Then the world changed its rhythm, and suddenly, standing still started to look like the...
