Alexandra, the healthcare brand of Mi Hub, a global corporate clothing solutions provider, has been appointed as a preferred supplier onto the national healthcare uniform framework after a stringent and competitive procurement process. Hayley Brooks, CEO of Mi Hub,...
HSBC has recently introduced what it calls a "more casual" uniform for its branch staff, including jumpsuits and jeans, "menopause-friendly" clothing, as well as "ethnic wear". The uniforms aim to make staff immediately visible to customers and also signal a clear...
Hohenstein has acquired the DAkkS accredited QAT Services Limited laboratory in Hong Kong. With this acquisition, the internationally recognized testing service provider is integrating the hardgoods knowledge of QATS employees into the Hohenstein portfolio. As a...
GORE-TEX Professional has developed a new, sustainable outer material technology that combines the advantages of robust leather with those of lightweight, flexible, and breathable textile upper materials. Known as EXTRAGUARD, the technology consists of three layers:...
Testing service provider Hohenstein has worked with partners to create a new standardized test method for detecting and classifying the environmental effects of textiles during washing. DIN SPEC 4872 combines analysis of fiber release, biodegradability and...
Unifi, makers of REPREVE and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, last week released its Sustainability Report for fiscal 2022. The Report provides expanded insight into UNIFI’s industry leading sustainability strategy and the...
Superior Group of Companies last week announced that Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, passed away on February 21, 2023 at the age of 88. Mr. Kirschner joined the SGC Board in 1996, and served as its chairman for the past 11 years. Apart from his...
The UK arm of Europe’s leading workwear manufacturer, Alsico, has been awarded preferred bidder status on the National Healthcare Uniform Framework. The eight-figure contract will see Alsico responsible for providing a new standardized approach to clinical uniforms...
A recent case study on Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service noted that the operator saved Ontario taxpayers $70 million during the first 24 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. During a time of widespread shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), Ecotex was able to...
A new study from the Outdoor Industry Association’s Climate Action Corps outlines opportunities where apparel and textile companies can save money and reduce supply chain emissions by switching to electric heat. The study was commissioned by Patagonia, Burton, New...
Despite facing challenges like inflation, worker shortages, and supply chain disruptions, small business owners feel generally good about the health of their business right now, according to the latest MetLife and U.S. Chamber Small Business Index survey. A full 89%...
University of Alberta researchers are now working to make the science behind self-decontaminating fabrics that protect first responders a good fit for the production line. “We want to take the technology from the lab and scale it up so that it is efficient and...
