Uniforms are everywhere in American workplaces, from chefs and security guards to postal carriers and hotel concierges. While the United States prides itself on individualism, uniforms tell a different story: tens of millions of workers wear standardized clothing that...
More than 30 years after Canada's military allowed women to serve in combat roles, it's now specifically designing uniforms and body armour to fit their bodies. For decades, female soldiers have been wearing uniforms designed primarily for men and some say it has made...
Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, National Safety Apparel (“NSA”), announced the acquisition of NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear. This strategic addition marks NSA’s...
William Darah, a prominent Toledo business owner and longtime NAUMD member, passed away on December 9 at Sylvania Ebeid Center. The cause of death was complications from cancer. He was 75 years old. Bill, as he was known, was a fixture at NAUMD conventions for many...
Every decade has its era-defining garments. Think spaghetti strap dresses in the 1990s, low-rise jeans in the 2000s, and athleisure in the 2010s. This year, one garment felt suddenly ubiquitous: the tactical vest. And it’s not just law enforcement wearing this gear;...
The Wall Street Journal recently released a thoughtful and beautifully produced video exploring a subject that everyone in our industry knows well—but the broader public rarely stops to examine: uniforms. At first glance, uniforms are simply what people wear to work....
The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has become the largest department in the United States to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. The gear was purchased in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and...
AirAsia is giving its female cabin crew more choice in how they dress on duty, announcing that they will soon be able to wear the hijab as part of the airline’s iconic red uniform if they wish. AirAsia says the change reflects its diverse workforce and is meant to...
The color "ultrablack"—defined as reflecting less than 0.5% of the light that hits it—has a variety of uses, including in cameras, solar panels and telescopes, but it's difficult to produce and can appear less black when viewed at an angle. Now, a Cornell lab has...
Numat Technologies, Inc., a leader in Nobel Prize-winning metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, and Milliken & Company announced a strategic supply relationship to deliver next-generation protective fabric solutions for defense, first responder, and industrial...
EasyJet celebrated its 30th anniversary with a full redesign of its crew uniforms, introducing a modern grey-and-orange look and launching a major donation initiative to recycle outgoing uniforms. The bespoke uniform was created in collaboration with Tailored Image, a...
Portwest, a leading manufacturer of workwear, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE), has acquired a majority shareholding in Grupo Kondor Colombia S.A.S., the market leader in safety footwear in Colombia. The acquisition supports Portwest’s strategy...
