Starting January 11, U.S. legislation regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in construction will change. From that date, PPE will no longer need to be suited just for the work but for the individual wearing it. This marks the end of the “one size fits all (or...
It is often said that the workwear industry is simply a matter of supply and demand. But what happens when you overlook an entire sector? That seems to be the case with the British agricultural sector. The industry has reached out to various workwear companies, asking...
In a Dutch prison, inmates are currently preparing military uniforms for Ukrainian soldiers. The Dutch government has donated these uniforms to the war-torn country. While this might sound unusual, in recent years, prisoners have increasingly been involved in...
For those who have a Christmas tree at home, most people find it important to hang beautiful and meaningful ornaments and decorations. This was precisely why Joann Galla decided a few years ago to create a Christmas ornament from her daughter's old military uniforms....
When it comes to functional workwear, we know there are often fewer options available for women than for men. However, as more women enter professions where this type of clothing is necessary, opportunities arise for workwear manufacturers. A recent study highlights...
For the history of uniforms, you are often dependent on photos and drawings from the past. But that’s not the case when it comes to the nurses’ uniforms from Nebraska. Around 100 years ago, a former military nurse decided to have students replicate nurses’ uniforms on...
When it comes to reusing old workwear, we’ve seen plenty of creative ideas. However, most initiatives share one common goal: benefiting humanity. Workwear and PPE supplier Westpeak decided to take a different approach. They’ve developed a recycling program that...
More and more workwear companies are launching new projects to give their discarded clothing a second life. While this is undoubtedly a positive development, it’s not feasible for every business. Smaller enterprises, in particular, may find such initiatives costly and...
In construction, mental health is rarely discussed, which has severe consequences for those who build our homes and workplaces. The suicide rate in construction is significantly higher than in other industries. To address this, a special “Make it Visible” campaign has...
When it comes to sustainability in workwear, people often think of using recycled fabrics or incorporating old materials into new products. However, companies can also focus on sustainable shipping. In the Netherlands, they are now doing this by using bicycles for...
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s being highlighted across the workwear industry. From uniforms to eye-catching police badges, everything turns pink in October. In this column, I’ll list the best initiatives for you. Pink Dresses and Ties For many...
The U.S. Navy has announced it will begin rolling out a program to improve women’s workwear. But the Americans aren’t the only ones focusing on this. Governments worldwide are increasingly working on optimizing women’s workwear. The primary goal is to attract more...
