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....
For decades, the uniform industry focused on durability, compliance, and brand image. Inclusivity was not a topic of discussion. That has changed with expanded size scales, adaptive uniforms, and thoughtful design standards that reshape how we define professional wear...
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,...
It’s easy to assume the uniform business is all about fabrics, fits, and finding the one employee in the fleet who can make a size medium look like a million dollars. Yet behind the scenes, a far quieter force shapes how many shirts, boots, badges, scrubs, aprons,...
In the uniform apparel industry, where garments must stand up to industrial-speed laundering, heavy wear, and the rigors of dynamic jobs, structural design is not just a nice-to-have, it is mission-critical. The way a garment is constructed, its “skeleton,” directly...
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...
Let’s step into a little make-believe. Picture ACME Tactical Supplies, a small but scrappy uniform distributor somewhere between Des Moines and Destiny. They outfit police, fire, EMS, and security teams. Their slogan—“Built for Duty, Backed by Coffee”—wasn’t meant to...
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...
