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...
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...
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,...
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...
Every October 10th, we celebrate National Formalwear Day, a moment that reminds us of the timeless power of dressing up and of how the right outfit does not just change how we look, but how we show up. This day was created by Fabian Couture Group, a company deeply...
Uniforms are more than just clothing, they are a living expression of a company’s brand, culture, and promise to its customers. But like any business tool, uniform programs need periodic refreshes to stay relevant and effective. The question many leaders face is: when...
When you stop and look around, uniforms are everywhere. The team at your local donut shop wear branded tee shirts and aprons. The delivery driver dropped off a package in his company polo shirt. The property management crew in matching jackets. Even the sales team...
Every product has a story, and in apparel, that story eventually ends. The end-of-life (EOL) stage marks the last chapter of the product lifecycle, where a once-relevant garment has reached the point where it no longer makes sense to produce, stock, or promote. While...
If you have been following along in our journey through the apparel product lifecycle, you know we have covered the excitement of the Introduction stage, the momentum of Growth, and the balance of Maturity. But today, let’s talk about the stage nobody wants to think...
In the apparel business, the real story begins when the hype dies down. After the NEW buzz, the excitement, the launch campaign, what is left? That is where we hit the maturity stage of the apparel product lifecycle. It is not as flashy as the intro or as dramatic as...
If the introduction stage of a uniform product is about planting the seed, then the growth stage is when the garden truly comes alive. This is the part of the product lifecycle where the buzz turns into business, sales pick up speed, and momentum feels almost...
A few weeks back, I wrote about the Sales Product Lifecycle. Today, we are zeroing in on the first and often most critical stage: Introduction. Launching a new product in the uniform industry is not about chasing trends. It is about building something that works for...
