The amount of medical waste produced each year is enormous. This is not only harmful to the environment, but processing this waste is also very expensive. That is why more and more companies are exploring whether sustainable alternatives are possible. In the United...
In a world where sustainability plays an increasingly important role, more and more attention is being paid to the reuse of materials. The same applies to uniforms and workwear in a broader sense: old textiles are increasingly given a second life. But what about...
EU Directive 2025/1892 outlines how member states should manage the waste they produce, including textile waste. It is a solid starting point, but it remains unclear what should happen to safety footwear, medical textiles, and protective clothing contaminated with...
The British Leicestershire Police has announced that female officers will soon be allowed to wear the Blue Light Hijab. This new headscarf was developed in collaboration with De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and is intended to offer a safer alternative to the...
Renewing a police uniform is no simple task. Comfort, durability, and design all play a major role, but color has become increasingly important as well. Recent developments in Belgium and Suriname show just how complex choosing the right colors can be. From formal to...
We have known for years that dress codes around the world have been loosening. Especially since the pandemic, employers have increasingly switched to a casual dress code. But how do the rules differ per country and industry? The recruitment agency Indeed conducted...
Sustainable workwear is becoming an increasingly common topic. Workwear manufacturers are busy developing new innovations, and employers are always proud to say that their old textiles are being recycled or that their new uniforms are made from sustainable materials....
A few years ago, I was invited by Mascot to visit their headquarters in Denmark. I flew in with a group of Dutch and Belgian sales representatives to see the new collection with my own eyes and learn how and where everything was developed. It was a full day,...
The delivery drivers of Alibaba, one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world, have received new uniforms. But at first glance, you might think they are Formula 1 drivers. The new suits are designed to express speed, strength, and performance, and they are...
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...
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...
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...
