THE UNIFORM CHRONICLES NAUMD is pleased to present The Uniform Chronicles, a new column written by Leslie Watt McArdle, industry veteran and senior manager of merchandise and product design. In the world of uniform design, the designer's role is pivotal. Immersing...
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The Sustainable Future of Workwear is Here: Join Midas Safety at SICUR 2024
Midas Safety, a leading force in workwear and safety apparel, gears up for SICUR 2024 showcasing an array of workwear products to revolutionize worker protection, comfort, and environmental responsibility. They are one of the go-to manufacturers for workwear...
Pulsar® Launches environmentally responsible Life Collection
PULSAR®, a leading name in technical and protective performance apparel, has launched its new Life collection, a comprehensive range of environmentally responsible, hi-visibility garments designed to fit all male and female professionals across a breadth of...
From Sportswear to Workwear: The Evolution of the Polo Shirt in the Uniform Industry
The polo shirt, a ubiquitous garment in the uniform, image apparel, and workwear industry, has a rich history that mirrors its evolution from a sports shirt to a staple of professional and casual wear. Understanding this history is crucial for those in the industry,...
How Edwards Garment Found Success In a ‘Normal Year’
Bryan Kiel, director of marketing for Edwards Garment, says 2022 was the best year ever for the company. Through a combination of factors, the company saw 41% growth year-over-year. But perhaps what made the biggest difference was that it was what Kiel calls the first...
Stan Herman, the People’s Designer
With a brisk, hobbling stride, Stan Herman trotted past bird-watchers and leaf-peepers in Central Park the other day. The former longest-serving president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was on one of his uniform-spotting tours. Wearing a military-green...
MagnaReady® and Brooks Brothers Debut First Adaptive Button-Down Shirt
MagnaReady®, the original magnetic apparel company and Brooks Brothers, America’s longest-established apparel brand, today announced the first adaptive shirt in the brand's history. The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt infuses the Brooks Brothers iconic Button Down...
Aptean Reveals Key Fashion and Apparel Industry Trends for North America in 2024
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced last week the publication of its Fashion and Apparel 2024 Trends and Outlook Report for North America. In the report, Aptean presents valuable insights into the fashion and apparel...
Stretch Meets Sustainability: Carrington Textiles’ Fabric Showcase at A+A
Global textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles is to make its return to A+A, marking its first appearance since 2019. Sharing the exhibition space with sister company, Melchior Textil, the highlight of the manufacturer’s comeback is a captivating display of new...
What We Lose When We Loosen Dress Codes
Those who follow politics in the United States may have read about the changes made recently to the dress code for Senators. As with every other issue these days, reaction was split along party lines. But this isn’t about politics. As NAUMD network members know, how...
Volvo Redesigns Shop Uniform to Attract More Female Technicians
Volvo Cars is expanding the technician staffing pie by looking beyond the male-dominated industry. Women account for less than 5 percent of the automotive technician work force, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. “We’re committed to hiring and inspiring...
Workwear Rules the Runways as Consumers Embrace Heritage Brands
From Carhartt’s collaborations with Sacai and Junya Watanabe to partnerships between Wrangler and Sandro as well as Dickies’ and Willy Chavarria, American workwear is having a moment. Utility details have long been a key reference in menswear, but the trend has become...