Milliken & Company announced last week that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal liner, and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single...
Transport for London (TfL) is refreshing the uniform thousands of its staff wear across the network. TfL said it was to help make them more identifiable to customers, especially in busier stations. The design has brighter roundels - TfL's logo - representing each mode...
When Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond reported to the Pentagon for his first day as Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force (USSF) in 2019, he began the process of standing up the first new military service in 72 years. Raymond’s responsibilities were...
Last week, OSHA announced it has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous...
SanMar Corporation, a wholesale accessories and apparel supplier, announced last week that A4, a manufacturer of performance sports apparel, is joining SanMar’s team of industry brands as its largest nationwide distributor in 2025. “This is an important step forward...
The incoming Trump administration has put forth a wide-ranging agenda, including tariff and tax changes, tightened immigration, and relaxed regulations. Each has the potential to reshape major sectors of the U.S. economy. How might these policy changes affect GDP...
With all the talk surrounding tariffs and trade, you might be wondering who are the US’ top trade partners. The following is a primer: Combining imports and exports, the United States’ top trade partner in 2023 was Mexico, with nearly $798 billion in goods and...
Microban International, a global leader in odor control technology, last week launched Freshology™, a patent-pending, nature-inspired* solution for combatting odors. The new technology offers advanced performance by neutralizing a wide range of odors, keeping...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald "Jerry" Spiewak, a prominent figure in the uniform and apparel industry. Jerry, former Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President of I. Spiewak & Sons, passed away peacefully at his Florida home on...
Jetstar cabin crew, pilots and airport staff across the low-cost carrier’s Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific network stepped out in a new uniform last week for the first time in the airline’s 20-year history. Jetstar cabin crew, pilots and airport staff across...
As global supply chains continue to face challenges in 2024, a potential paradigm shift in U.S. trade policy looms on the horizon. The prospect of dramatically increased tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese imports and 10%-to-20% across all other trading partners, including...
(Editor’s Note: the following first appeared in the November 18th edition of Textile World): World Emblem, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was founded in 1993 by Jerold Carr. Led today by Carr’s two sons — Randy and Jamie — this family-owned business has blossomed into one of...
