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How to Equip 100,000 Troops with the Right Uniform Size – First Time
Equipping 100,000 troops across a war‑torn territory is no longer just a supply chain challenge – it is a data challenge. Speed and accuracy in...
World Emblem Launches Environmentally Friendly EcoWoven Custom Patches
World Emblem last week announced the launch of EcoWoven Custom Patches, a new eco-friendly product engineered to replicate the authentic texture and...
What a T-Shirt Taught Us: Inside SanMar’s Honduras Factory
In this industry, a t-shirt becomes a SKU pretty fast. The project moves from a presentation to a sales order and into production in the commonsku...
2025 Awards Profile: FLEXGUARD®, Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited
Hunter Apparel Solutions designed and manufactures FLEXGUARD®, a revolutionary blunt-trauma armor exoskeleton that redefines limb protection for...
The “250 Moment” Begins at the Sock Level and Expands Across the Industry
There are moments when the uniform industry finds itself aligned with something bigger than product cycles and procurement calendars. The United...
The Next Step in Digital Commerce for Uniform and PPE Distributors
NAUMD member Experlogix shares its perspective on how uniform distributors are evolving their digital commerce platforms to support full uniform...
World Emblem Launches New AI Powered Patch Design Platform
World Emblem, a premier emblem and patch manufacturer, last week announced the official launch of WE VISION, its new AI-powered patch design...
The LYCRA Company Launches COOLMAX CloakFX™ Fiber
The LYCRA Company will officially launch COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber globally at Performance Days Munich, Europe’s leading functional fabric fair, March...
2025 Awards Profile: ENFORCR® H.A.L.O., Australian Defence Apparel
The ENFORCR® H.A.L.O. ballistic carrier redefines protection and performance for law enforcement. Developed by Australian Defence Apparel, this...
CINTAS TO ACQUIRE UNIFIRST IN $5.5 BILLION TRANSACTION
Transaction expected to deliver substantial benefits for customers, workers and employees across North America and enhance value for shareholders of...
Mi Hub Expands North American Presence with Launch of Mi Hub Canada Ltd
Mi Hub, one of the UK’s leading providers of corporate clothing solutions, has announced a major expansion into North America following the award of...
The Uniform Chronicles: Dressed for the Job
Every morning, millions of people around the world ask the same simple question: What do I wear to work today? For some, the answer is a crisp navy...
A Plant Reborn: FilSpec USA powers up Kings Mountain, N.C. yarn production plant
In an era when much of the U.S. textile landscape has been defined by consolidation and closures, FilSpec USA is writing a different kind of...
Why Made-in-the-USA Apparel Still Matters in Promo
Only about 2% to 3% of apparel sold in the U.S. is made domestically today, compared with nearly 70% in 1980, and industry leaders say a large-scale...
2025 Awards Profile: California Highway Patrol, Spiewak, Inc.
With over 7,000 officers serving diverse regions of California, the California Highway Patrol required a uniform program that preserved tradition...
How Bodd turned a tailoring problem into a $110 million health data business
Defense, aviation, apparel, fitness, healthcare. On the surface, these industries appear to share little in common. Yet each now falls within the...
Celebrating Women in Construction: Tradeswomen Are Driving Change in Construction Workwear
As the industry celebrates Women in Construction Week, observed March 1–7, 2026, attention is turning not only to workforce participation but also...
Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal...
World Emblem Opens New Factory in Houston, Reshores Jobs to the United States
World Emblem last week announced the opening of its new 72,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The company relocated its...
Research shows what kind of clothing we like to see on a car salesperson
Cars come in all shapes and sizes, and the same goes for the salespeople standing in the showroom. While price, service and friendliness are often...
2025 Awards Profile: United Airlines Above The Wing, Brooks Brothers for Catalyst Brands
Brooks Brothers partnered with United Airlines to design and manufacture a new uniform program for over 54,000 employees, including flight...
Independent Testing Confirms No Detectable PFAS in Milliken Firefighter Turnout Gear Fabrics
Independent laboratory testing has confirmed that Milliken fabrics used in the manufacturing of firefighter turnout gear contain no detectable PFAS,...
Aptean Launches Next Generation of Fashion & Apparel Technology
Aptean last week announced the launch of Aptean Fashion & Apparel, its most powerful AI operations solution built for the unique demands of the...
Edwards Adds Elise Cochran and Jared Caron to Sales Team
Edwards Garment has added two new sales professionals to their team to represent both Edwards stock apparel based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and...
This is how Generation Z views dress codes at work
Every generation is different when it comes to workwear and dress codes in the workplace. While Baby Boomers are known for their preference for...
2025 Awards Profile: Federated Co-operatives, Unisync Group
Federated Co-operatives partnered with Unisync to deliver a modern, safety-driven uniform program for 25,000 employees across retail, gas bars, and...
Hohenstein releases new fiber fragments testing method
Textile testing provider Hohenstein has introduced a new method to analyse how textile fiber fragments behave in soil under natural conditions. With...
UniFirst, Cintas Renew Takeover Talks
UniFirst Corp. is now in active discussions to be acquired by Cintas Corp., people familiar with the matter said, after years of on and off attempts...
Next-gen sustainable fibers, beyond organic and recycled
For many years, the textile industry has relied on a small group of familiar fibers — cotton, polyester, viscose and wool. These materials built the...
Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire by Cordelia de Castellane
Inspired by the spirit of Paris, Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire, a global wardrobe created as a statement of style and self-expression. Created in...
