In the coming months and years, the Homeland Security Department is going to have to buy more of its uniforms and equipment from domestic small businesses. The fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that President Biden signed on December 23, 2022, includes...
NAUMD Network Member Nationwide Uniform Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fechheimer Brothers Co., announced a $11.5 million investment to expand its operations in Hodgenville, creating 63 quality jobs for Kentuckians. The $11.5 million expansion comes in response...
It is rare to celebrate a company’s 75th year in business, but what is even more extraordinary is to celebrate such a prestigious anniversary by giving back to the community where the company first got its start – Philadelphia. Penn Emblem Company’s milestone was...
Undoubtedly, thousands of lives are now transformed by the inclusion of new technologies and trends to help people perform their activities effectively and efficiently. Though all professions are witnessing these changes, the most interesting changes are happening in...
Researchers at the University of Alberta have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it's exposed to moisture. The breakthrough helps solve a big safety challenge, says...
GALLS®, a leading distributor serving America’s public safety professionals, has announced a strategic business expansion into corporate uniform and apparel markets by launching a new division called FIRST SIGHT Building on GALLS’ extensive experience in the public...
There was a changing of the guard yesterday as gardaí reported for duty in their new uniforms. The garments were delivered to stations throughout the Republic of Ireland in February and Monday was their first day of use. Every uniformed member of An Garda Síochána –...
High visibililty apparel manufacturer Reflective Apparel has launched RAflect50, a line of high visibility (hi-vis) garments engineered to withstand the high temperatures and harsh chemicals of industrial laundries. Designed for safety, RAflect50 hi-vis apparel is...
If you watch firefighters marching toward a wildfire, you will likely see heroism, bravery, and grit. What you may not notice is the women rolling up their too-long pant legs and hiking up their waistbands as they work beside the men. Their uniforms, which are...
Like many law enforcement agencies, campus police forces have become the subject of scrutiny, particularly in the post–George Floyd era, when distrust of uniformed officers is high. Many university police wear militarized uniforms and carry gear more commonly seen in...
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has unveiled uniforms for its revamped anti-crime unit. The look of Mayor Adams’ new Neighborhood Safety Teams will stand in stark contrast to its plainclothes predecessor. Cops in the units will wear navy blue tactical pants,...
Mace Security International Inc, the owner of the well-known Mace brand for consumer personal defense products and the Take Down brand of law enforcement sprays is happy to be a new vendor member of NAUMD. Mace is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio where they operate...
