Ten leading organizations across the apparel, textile, uniform, and equipment sectors are joining forces to celebrate National Uniform Day, an annual event recognizing the tens of millions of people who wear a uniform or workwear as part of their daily jobs. From...
TRSA and Environ Energy released a new white paper documenting the significant value of using hygienically clean reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare. The white paper, “Advancing the Adoption of Reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in...
Elevate Textiles announced last week the validation of its near-term and net-zero emissions targets by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). The company’s portfolio, including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety...
The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear department-wide—an industry milestone achieved through a collaborative partnership with protective gear manufacturer Fire-Dex and textile innovator...
GALLS®, last week announced its acquisition of Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply, Inc., a regional provider of public safety uniforms and gear. With this new location added to its portfolio of retail centers, GALLS® will continue to honor Pittsburgh Public Safety...
A bold new chapter is unfolding in the American textile and hosiery industry. On July 1, 2025, operations will officially begin at the New American Hosiery Company, a joint venture bringing together the manufacturing legacy of Wilson Brown Sock Company and the...
World Emblem, the world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturer, last week announced it has signed a long-term lease for a new factory located in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. “After a thorough search, we selected the Dominican Republic for...
Pincroft, the UK’s leading commission textile dyer, printer and finisher, has announced the appointment of Catherine Roebuck as its new business development manager, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth across the defense sector and broader textile markets. ...
Textiles Monterey Group has announced the acquisition of Patrick Yarns, previously a part of the Coats Group. Located in Kings Mountain, N.C., the facility will now operate under the name FilSpec USA. FilSpec Inc. operates as an independent company within the Textiles...
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...
