Global sourcing for textiles and sewing factories has been a trend for many years now, as it allows companies to benefit from lower production costs, higher efficiency, and access to new markets. However, recent events have shown that the cost of global sourcing can...
One of New Zealand’s most iconic and recognizable uniforms is set for an update. Air New Zealand will be onboarding a new partner to design its uniforms, and has officially opened an expression of interest (EOI). The project will see fresh looks rolled out for...
Staff at Exeter City Council Material Reclamation Facility are now wearing 100% recycled high-visibility uniforms. The state-of-the-art PPE clothing range is produced by Envriowear from post-consumer plastic bottles and is also 100% recyclable – an industry first for...
A novel technique enables researchers to chemically degrade used clothing and reuse polyester components to produce fire-resistant, anti-bacterial, or wrinkle-free coatings that may be put on garments and fabrics to make textiles more sustainable. The textile,...
Restaurant uniforms are an important part of the dining experience. They serve a practical purpose, helping to identify staff members and ensuring that they look professional and presentable. At the same time, they can also contribute to the overall atmosphere of the...
DuPont has debuted a new version of its famous bulletproof Kevlar fabric called EXO at this year's United States Army Rangers' Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning Georgia. The company says it is the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years with...
Avery Dennison has signed an agreement to acquire Lion Brothers, a leading designer and manufacturer of apparel brand embellishments. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023, at which time Lion Brothers will become part of the Apparel Solutions...
General Recycled is pleased to announce that it has received its second patent with regards to closed loop recycling of meta and para-aramid workwear garments for the industrial sector. "We started General Recycled in 2012 and our research and development work has...
Source and collaborate at ITMA 2023, the event where global industry leaders showcase their latest textile manufacturing innovations. As the industry reimagines smart manufacturing and the demand for sustainable production intensifies, businesses need to explore...
The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors’ (NAUMD) hotly anticipated People, Process, & Performance Convention was by all accounts a resounding success, drawing over 400 uniform, apparel and technology professionals who were excited to...
Scottish menswear brand Kestin has designed new unisex uniforms for the front of house staff and concierges at the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in Edinburgh. Members of the front of house team have been given a “Vineyard Green Rosyth Shirt Jacket”, which has been...
Brunello Cucinelli has designed the official uniforms for the flight crew of the new Italian airline ITA Airways, which will be introduced starting Wednesday. It marks a symbolic date as the country celebrates Italian Republic Day on Thursday. “The idea of this...
