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DuPont and Hohenstein to Launch New Testing Protocols for Body Armor Comfort and Mobility Assessment
DuPont last week announced the launch of three innovative testing protocols that set a new benchmark for evaluating the comfort and mobility of soft...
The Uniform Chronicles “Under the Surface: The Structural Secrets That Make Uniforms Tough Yet Wearable”
In the uniform apparel industry, where garments must stand up to industrial-speed laundering, heavy wear, and the rigors of dynamic jobs, structural...
Brian Deissroth Promoted to Vice President of Sales – Promotional & International
Edwards Garment Company announced last week the promotion of Brian Deissroth to Vice President of Sales – Promotional and International. Brian...
Carrington Textiles launches new Fabric Collection Guides at A+A
Global workwear textiles manufacturer Carrington Textiles marked a successful return to A+A in Düsseldorf with the launch of 13 new fabrics and the...
Alibaba dresses delivery drivers in Formula 1 suits
The delivery drivers of Alibaba, one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world, have received new uniforms. But at first glance, you might...
2025 Awards Profile: Lexington-Fayette Division of Community Corrections, Galls LLC
Galls partnered with the Lexington-Fayette Division of Community Corrections to create a uniform program balancing tradition, authority, and...
The AI Intern Who Never Sleeps: How ACME Tactical Supplies Got Smart
Let’s step into a little make-believe. Picture ACME Tactical Supplies, a small but scrappy uniform distributor somewhere between Des Moines and...
Fire-Dex Launches First-Ever Fire Investigation PPE
Fire investigators have long worked in a gray area of protection where full structural turnouts are overkill, but single-layer garments may not...
World Emblem Launches Custom Genie, Reshores Operations To Georgia
World Emblem last week announced the launch of Custom Genie to provide custom stickers, labels, pens, pencils, name badges, and other promotional...
WRAP resets Textiles Pact Roadmap 2030 challenge as soaring textile volumes derail progress
Eco group Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has released the latest results of the industry's progress towards the ‘UK Textiles Pact’...
The Uniform Chronicles – Beyond the Fabric
Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a workwear roundtable hosted by the NAUMD, and one theme resonated with everyone in the room:...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: The psychological and cultural complexities surrounding the police uniform
The new police uniforms in both South Korea and Belgium are currently a point of discussion. And it is not only about functionality, but mainly...
2025 Awards Profile: LITVEST, Fechheimer
The LIT Safety Vest delivers a groundbreaking approach to officer visibility and safety. Its patented non-overlay LED system illuminates the...
Changing Threads: This Week in Public Safety Uniforms
Uniforms don’t just hang in closets—they evolve. Every week, someone somewhere decides to make them lighter, tougher, smarter, or a little less...
Wilson Brown Socks Named an Official Licensed Vendor for Made in USA Socks for the America250 Movement
Wilson Brown Sock Company, a long-time NAUMD member, is proud to announce its designation as an official licensed vendor for Made in USA socks in...
The Uniform Chronicles: What it takes to Roll out a National Uniform Program
When most people think about uniforms, they picture the result: crisp shirts, matching pants, a perfectly placed logo. What they do not see is the...
Firefighter suits and heat exhaustion: challenges and solutions
A study by the South Korean National Fire Agency showed that eight out of ten firefighters in the country find their uniforms impractical. This is...
GALLS® Launches FireAuthority.com; New Online Store for Fire and EMS Professionals
GALLS®, a leading distributor of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, announced last week the launch of FireAuthority.com. This...
Is Sustainability Still Worth It? Fashion Industry, Supply Chain Say Resounding Yes
As sustainability faces disruption and political backlash globally, fashion finds itself questioning how to move the needle forward after a decade...
2025 Awards Profile: The Plaza, Dressbest Uniforms
Dressbest Uniforms designed a refreshed, heritage-inspired uniform program for The Plaza Hotel in New York City, outfitting 166 employees across...
When Protection Doesn’t Fit — Closing the Women’s PPE Gap
We’ve come a long way toward inclusion in the workplace, but when it comes to uniforms and PPE, women are still getting short-changed—sometimes...
To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review
As the United States solicits feedback on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ahead of the deal’s review next year, manufacturers are mulling how they...
‘Nuclear button’ for textiles: Proposed overhaul could threaten Berry Amendment
A proposed legislative change to the Berry Amendment, a cornerstone of U.S. defense procurement law for more than 75 years, could significantly...
The Uniform Chronicles – Sweater Weather: Cozy Layers, Serious Style
We are officially in fall!!! My favorite time of year is when the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and that perfect balance between warm...
The story behind the uniforms of the Swiss Guard and clergy in Vatican City
The Swiss Guard (the Vatican’s military unit) has long been known for its strikingly colorful attire worn while protecting the Pope and Vatican...
2025 Awards Profile: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Logistik Unicorp
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s new uniform program outfits 265 wildlife enforcement officers across Canada, delivering tactical...
Navigating Tariffs, Transparency, and the New Rules of Global Trade
In this week’s Uniform Duty column, we take a deeper look at a recent NAUMD Network Discussion, “Comply Chain in Action: Tariff Mitigation, UFLPA,...
The Uniform Chronicles – Warming Up the Conversation: Cold Stress and the Power of Smart Design
In the apparel industry, we discuss fabric innovation, garment fit, compliance, and durability, but when temperatures drop, all those conversations...
Small Business’ Concerns Grow as Government Shutdown Continues
The current US government shutdown began on October 1, marking the sixth time since 1995 that the government has shut down. History shows that...
New British standard provides checklist to assess PPE suppliers
A new British standard on inclusive PPE has been launched. But what exactly does this mean for PPE manufacturers and suppliers? I spoke with Natalie...
