Uniforms play an essential role in distinguishing individuals in various professions, be it military, law enforcement, or sports. One distinctive feature of many uniform pants is the presence of stripes. These stripes come in different styles and colors, often serving...
Portwest announced last week the acquisition of IFR Workwear, an Aboriginal-owned company founded in 2005 by Reg Radford and Erin Buckland. IFR Workwear is one of Canada’s leading brands of premium FR products that design and manufacture safety garments for millions...
Indian aviation is experiencing some serious supply problems. Some more prodigious than others. When one thinks of supply chain issues in the aviation industry, parts, engines, or even planes are the first ones to come to mind. However, Indian full-service carrier...
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers across Canada are getting a new look, and it’s an undertaking years in the making. “The RCMP is modernizing our uniform!” reads a tweet posted by the police service last week. Officers from across Canada will be testing...
Staff at the National Portrait Gallery will be wearing new gender-neutral uniforms when it reopens this month. The outfits include ties from charity shops, shirts and t-shirts made from recycled material and waistcoats designed to last long enough they can be handed...
Wondering the difference between stain resistance and stain repellent? Wash and Wear and Washable? A Performance Fabric and Smart Fabric? You’ve heard the terms, but do you know what they mean? With all the options available to today’s uniform customer, it can be...
A few years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down, business attire saw a massive shift. Where once employees carefully selected the right polo, pencil skirt, tie, button-up, or jacket, many shifted to leggings, T-shirts, and even headwear for their work...
The Marines took a major step forward in acquiring a combat utility uniform that builds in fire resistance, minimizes visibility and adds comfort, releasing a highly anticipated solicitation in May that lists the must-have features and requirements for the new...
The INVISTA owned CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics brand is celebrating 50 years as a key ingredient brand for the bag and pack industry – in 1973 CORDURA® FABRIC HIT THE TRAIL…AND THE MOUNTAIN TOP. The ingredient brand has not only revolutionized the standards for...
The same qualities that make a knitted sweater comfortable and easy to wear will allow robots to better interact with humans. The RobotSweater, developed by a research team from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, is a machine-knitted textile “skin” that...
Uniforms play a significant role in various professions, from military personnel and healthcare workers to law enforcement officers and hospitality staff. One of the essential aspects of a uniform's functionality is the design and placement of pockets. Pockets serve...
Plastic pollution is seemingly omnipresent in society, and while plastic bags, cups, and bottles may first come to mind, plastics are also increasingly used to make clothing, rugs, and other textiles. A new study from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of...
