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Oct 27, 2025 / Uniform Duty

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 literally. Despite major strides in recruitment across public safety, construction, and heavy industry, most women still...

Oct 20, 2025 / Manufacturing

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 can minimize their exposure to tariffs. Cross-border trade in North America has already gone through a series of...

Oct 20, 2025 / Supply Chain

‘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 narrow its domestic sourcing requirements – a shift that industry leaders warn may weaken America’s textile industrial...

Oct 20, 2025 / Uniform Chronicles

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 sunshine and cool mornings is here. It is sweater weather. I wrote an article around this same time last year, and...

Oct 20, 2025 / Uniform Atlas

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 City. But now, there is also a new, neutral uniform for officers when they perform duties outside the city. And like many...

Oct 20, 2025 / Awards

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 functionality and a distinct law enforcement image. Designed by Logistik Unicorp, the collection includes a modular outerwear...

Oct 20, 2025 / Uniform Duty

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, ESG, and Real-World Supply Chain Strategies for Uniform Companies.” The title may sound like a bureaucratic mouthful,...

Oct 13, 2025 / Uniform Chronicles

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 take on a new layer (literally). Cold stress is not just a weather problem; it is a safety and performance problem....

Oct 13, 2025 / Economy

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 shutdowns have ripple effects across the U.S. economy. When the US government partially shut down in 2018, it reduced...

Oct 13, 2025 / Uniform Atlas

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 Wilson, technical consultant & procurement specialist in the field of workwear and uniforms. As chair of the...