Workwear has a purpose: to protect the body, to be chemical or heat resistant, and so on. It must also fit correctly and not restrict the wearer; this allows for more movement, which is beneficial to work. 'Fits well' differs from 'loose,' because clothing that is too...
In 2021, the workwear apparel market in the U.S. is estimated at $9.9B, and is projected to reach $12.2B by 2026. This info comes from a report called "Workwear - 2021 Global Market Trajectory & Analytics Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.". debrand...
Here are the highlights included in this working paper on current sustainability topics, facts, and pactrices. The apparel industry has seen a proliferation of companies setting science-based targets (SBTs) on climate change. Currently, over 100 apparel and footwear...
Fechheimer Brothers Company: Creating A New Tomorrow 5 Keys To Organizational Sustainability Via Community 1.) CHANGE YOUR THINKING: ATTRACT TODAY’S WORKFORCE 2.) BE THE COMMUNITY: IDENTIFY ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE AGENTS AND START THERE 3.) MAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION GREAT:...
The apparel industry has struggled with a lack of reliable sizing standards since the US government began mass-producing military uniforms in the 19th century. At that time, rudimentary body sizing "systems'' were developed manually, by taking chest, waist, and leg...
We have assembled a 57-page overview of the employment levels for a number of the oil, gas, and electric markets in North America. This is not comprehensive but certainly can provide a few insights for consideration for uniform and image apparel industry members. A...
We have assembled a 35-page overview of the employment levels for a number of hospitality markets in North America. This is not comprehensive but certainly can provide a few insights for consideration for uniform and image apparel industry members. A few dozen sources...
Lucy Owen and Katie Laird Infectious Disease Research Group, The Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Infectious diseases are a significant threat in both healthcare and community settings. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in...
Studies show a direct correlation between comfort and cognitive performance. This is especially relevant for any companies with uniformed employees and profit goals. But, isn’t comfort subjective? Comfortable workwear is the result of dedicated, holistic product...
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. If a textile article carries the STANDARD 100 label, you can be certain that every component of this article, i.e. every thread, button and other accessories,...
Returns are a multi-billion dollar problem for clothing retailers — the number one reason being the wrong size or fit. The uniform industry is not immune to this multifaceted challenge. In fact, for uniform manufacturers and suppliers, there are additional layers of...
In the USA, ANSI is the standard that governs how HiViz apparel is designed and developed. The standard for Canada is CSA and the standard for Europe is called EN. Not every country has their own standard; many will follow ANSI or EN standards for example ANSI,...
