At the start of February, Randy Carr, the CEO of World Emblem, booked a plane ticket to the Caribbean. President Donald Trump had just announced a 25% duty on Mexico and Canada – what would be the first of many tariffs on other countries. World Emblem, the world’s...
The National Association of Manufacturers Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey reveals optimism among manufacturers across the country has dropped sharply. Only 55.4% of respondents report a positive outlook for their companies—a nearly 15-percentage-point drop from...
Armor manufacturer and vehicle integrator NP Aerospace announced last week that it has entered into a teaming arrangement with Canadian uniform provider Logistik Unicorp. The pairing brings together NP’s armour and personal protection expertise with Logistik Unicorp’s...
In the age of AI-driven productivity tools—ranging from copilots and personal assistants to ChatGPT-like conversational AI—it’s tempting to believe we’re on the cusp of a workplace revolution. These tools promise faster content creation, more efficient communication,...
A staggering 97% of U.S. importers are small businesses, so when tariffs rise these companies face steep costs that threaten their survival. A report released this year by the Department of Commerce highlights the significant role that small businesses play in U.S....
At the start of this year I was heading to work in Dubai's Alserkal Avenue, when I was stopped in my tracks by a group of guys wearing jumpsuits in a soul-lifting shade of lilac, paired with precisely Pantone-matched Adidas Gazelle trainers. Turns out they were part...
An “urban uniform” is an ever-evolving concept that commonly conjures imagery of moody, utilitarian style — but for Italy-based FGF Industry, its soon-to-launch line, B. Tactical, delivers a sleek, sophisticated, modern take on American military apparel that eschews...
Maine is known for its blueberries, lobsters, lighthouses and sweeping forests. Now, the Pine Tree State is gaining attention for something else: having some of the country’s strictest PFAS regulations. With a ban on PFAS in many types of consumer products going into...
The average person probably believes the worlds of the military and fashion are mutually exclusive. Fashion is a popular style or trend that often includes rare, high-priced wearable art... while the military prides itself on utilitarianism, a calling born of...
Unifi, the makers of REPREVE®, last week launched Fortisyn™, an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for ultimate durability in tactical applications. This innovative yarn provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength, offering a robust solution for military...
Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. "Brands and retailers must remain at the forefront of both current and...
Hotel Waldorf Astoria New York has unveiled new uniforms designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by British couture designer Nicholas Oakwell. The new uniforms for the Waldorf Astoria New York have been designed to respect the legacy of the hotel,...
