A new congressionally ordered report into the out-of-pocket costs incurred by service members for uniform items confirms the long-held suspicion of many female troops that they're paying more than their male counterparts -- and shows that sometimes the difference is...
Viruses similar to the strain that causes Covid-19 can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours, scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have warned. In a study looking at how coronavirus behaves on three fabrics commonly...
Block Bindings & Interlinings announced last week the merger of its company with MSB Prestige, Inc. The consolidation became effective February 8. The two companies will continue under the name Block Bindings & Interlinings Ltd, MSB Prestige has a vast...
SellersCommerce, the leading SaaS eCommerce platform built exclusively for the promotional products industry across North America & Canada, has announced the launch of a new robust decoration tool called, "Decorator Pro.'' The Decorator Pro is a new online...
Livinguard announced last week that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the hygiene-technology company's patented self-disinfecting textile (EPA Reg N. 95700-2). Livinguard's new textile is effective against Gram negative and Gram positive...
At renowned Philadelphia restaurant Fork, owner Ellen Yin spent $17,500 in 2019 dry-cleaning the chefs’ jackets and uniforms. This year the chef whites are gone, and so are the cleaning bills. It’s another way the pandemic has changed the profile of the restaurant...
The pandemic has sped up transformations in the labor market that could force more than 10% of workers in the United States into a new line of work, according to a new report. In the U.S., 17.1 million people will likely need to change jobs in the future, a 28%...
Part retro, part modern, all with new colourful hooks and a dash of pizzazz. Uniforms are getting an update at the Canadian women's curling championship starting Friday in Calgary. The feel of the shirts is the same but they'll feature a distinct nod to yesteryear...
The Cambridge Police Department will reduce its inventory of long guns and less-than-lethal weapons and will retire officers’ camouflage uniforms, the department announced Tuesday. The department’s move comes after a turbulent summer for law enforcement and calls by...
With more food and restaurant chains turning to TikTok and social media to drive buzz, merchandise has developed into a powerful tool to spread awareness and reach younger consumers. Yahoo Finance did a breakdown of some of the most offbeat fast food “fits” from...
On 1st January 2021, the UK officially completed the transition period for the country’s exit from the European Union. NAUMD's own Steve Zalkin recently joined with sister organization PCIAW® in a discussion of the new Brexit trade deal and what it may mean for...
MOTIF & The Mills Fabrica are joining forces to rewire sustainability in the fashion industry and they're calling to all agents of change to contribute to the endeavor. This is a gathering by doers for doers, not just dwelling on issues but examining existing and...
