A new type of ‘chain mail’ fabric that is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand has been developed by scientists in Singapore and the California Institute of Technology. The lightweight fabric is 3D-printed from nylon plastic polymers and comprises hollow...
Flair Airlines has been on a hot streak lately, announcing new routes and services across Canada and even to the United States. But on Monday, Flair made news for a different reason: new uniforms. Canadian tennis star Eugenie “Genie” Bouchard was the VIP selected to...
As you sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight, you might not realize that flight attendants have a pretty physically demanding job. They’re expected to be on their feet for most of the trip, helping passengers with their seats, bags, meals, and carryons. They get down...
A crisis like the 2020 pandemic often shines a spotlight on underlying systemic weaknesses, and the pandemic certainly brought the fragility of our supply chain to center stage. In recent years, we had seen prior regional calamity—such as the 2011 earthquake and...
H.E.A.T. (Heated Electronic Active Technology), a new start-up company based in Great Falls, Mont., officially launched a new line of technologically-advanced heated gear that's expected to turn the winter apparel industry on its head. "We didn't set out to improve...
Dayton, Ohio manufacturer Lion last month added two industry veterans to its team of dedicated professionals. Benny Belcher was named vice president, stationwear, and Adam Hall was appointed director, category sales. Belcher began his career at Fruit of the Loom...
Thermopatch announced the addition of Austin Franzen as regional sales manager for the Western states. Austin will be responsible for account management and new business development of Thermopatch’s extensive line of textile labeling equipment and supplies, as well as...
By Simon Hunter Esq, MBE, CEO Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited, UK For those that do not know me, I am Simon, married to Roisin (Irish for a beautiful rose - and indeed she is) with 2 sons, Jude, and Noah. I reside in Northern Ireland, County Derry, Londonderry (like...
British fashion designer Charles Jeffrey has unveiled new uniforms for Theatre Royal Drury Lane in partnership with Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber to be worn by the theatre’s hospitality team. Theatre Royal Drury Lane, affectionately known as The Lane, has teamed...
The Institute for Supply Management reported August 2 that its Manufacturing PMI fell 1.1 points to 59.1% in July. The reading indicates that U.S. manufacturing continued to grow, albeit at a slower rate than it had in June. While the manufacturing sector has grown...
Pizza Hut is making it easier to find the perfect pizza date night outfit by introducing the first, limited-edition capsule collection titled Pizza Hut Tastewear. The merchandise includes both value- and higher-priced items for the fashionable and those with more...
While the Tokyo Summer Olympics have already had several issues among its organizers and with its handling of COVID-19, a few other controversies have sprung up within some athletes’ Olympic uniforms. Several controversies have made headlines in the lead-up to the...
