When people hear “fast delivery,” they often think of next-day shipping from a giant online retailer. But in the uniform apparel industry, fast means something quite different and managing customer expectations around it is both an art and a science. Over the years, I...
For most companies, summer is a time when things slow down. A perfect moment to catch up on overdue tasks. But how is your company’s social media doing? As a content creator focused on workwear, I see a lot of workwear and PPE suppliers and distributors on Instagram....
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals need uniforms that perform as hard as they do. Today’s EMS gear goes well beyond basic shirts and pants—it incorporates advanced fabrics, ergonomic design, and purpose-built features that support the unpredictable and...
In the apparel industry, especially in uniforms, every product goes through a lifecycle. It starts with a concept, gains traction (or does not), hits its peak, and eventually winds down. Managing this lifecycle well is what separates clean, profitable operations from...
Last year, the Federal Police in Belgium unveiled their new uniform. And now, it's finally time to put it to the test. Meanwhile, in neighboring Netherlands, a new outfit is also being trialed. While these are two different countries, the uniforms have a lot in...
If you listen to the pulse of local law enforcement in 2025, the beat is steady—but faint in places. The landscape is shifting beneath the boots of American officers, shaped by years of attrition, evolving public expectations, and changing workplace dynamics. Yet the...
Margins might not be the flashiest topic in the apparel world, but if you are in the uniform game, they are the quiet engine that keeps your business moving or stalling. Whether you are outfitting schools, first responders, or fleets of delivery drivers, understanding...
Since the war in Ukraine began, the country has been anything but idle when it comes to combat gear. One new development after another keeps emerging. The latest invention comes from Major Oleh Shyriaiev. He was recently awarded the title "Hero of Ukraine," the...
There’s a quiet storm rolling through the ranks of American law enforcement. It doesn’t sound like sirens or shouts. Instead, it’s the subtle but steady rustle of retirement forms being filled out across thousands of precincts, agencies, and departments. If you listen...
Time to change your uniform program? Great but before picking swatches or sketching new silhouettes, ask yourself this: Are we evolving, or are we starting from scratch? Because while both routes can lead to something great, they are quite different journeys and...
Every head and hairstyle is different, which is why there isn’t a single helmet that fits everyone. Laurienne Buhinja, a quantity surveyor in project and program services at AtkinsRéalis, decided it was time for a more inclusive helmet. In collaboration with MSA, she...
There was a time when "suiting up" meant pulling on your poly-cotton blend, grabbing a badge, and maybe—if you were lucky—a radio the size of a cinder block. Those days? Long gone. The future of uniforms in public safety isn’t just tactical; it’s tech-tactical. Drones...
