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Government wants more women in uniform with expansion of clothing package
The U.S. Navy has announced it will begin rolling out a program to improve women’s workwear. But the Americans aren’t the only ones focusing on...
2024 Awards Profile: Rexall, Unisync Group Limited
Rexall is a prominent national Canadian pharmacy chain that has established itself as a trusted healthcare provider across the country. Over 7,000...
S&S Activewear Completes Acquisition of alphabroder
S&S Activewear, a tech-enabled specialty distributor of apparel and accessories, last week announced that it has completed its acquisition of...
Carrington Textile Aligns All Cotton Fabrics with Better Cotton
Carrington Textiles, a global leader in the manufacture of workwear, flame retardant and defense and security fabrics, yesterday announced its...
The Uniform Chronicles: Hues Who: Decoding the Color Palette of Uniforms
Color holds immense power in shaping our perceptions, influencing emotions, and even guiding decisions. Whether we consciously acknowledge it or...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: The opportunities and dangers of nanotechnology in military uniforms
Nanotechnology has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. This technology offers a wide range of possibilities, from...
2024 Awards Profile: Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Design Collective by Cintas
Hilton embarked on a rebranding initiative and wanted a modern, updated apparel program that would emulate their modern brand architecture. Enter...
Municipal Emergency Services Acquires Premier Safety
Municipal Emergency Services (MES), a leading provider of firefighter equipment and first responder solutions, is pleased to announce the...
Southwest Airlines Teases New Employee Uniforms
Southwest Airlines has shared the first official photos of a new look uniform, which is currently in the works, and the airline plans to ditch...
The Uniform Chronicles – Words that Wear Well: Mastering Uniform Apparel Product Names and Descriptions
Creating a product name and description can be surprisingly similar to a parent naming a child. Naming an apparel item and naming a child may seem...
Reusable PPE: a bright future or just an illusion?
Four years ago, face masks and other PPE in healthcare were in short supply. Due to the pandemic, both the demand and the amount of waste...
2024 Awards Profile: Fashion Fit Technology, Bodi.Me
The collaboration between Bodi.Me, Incorporatewear, and M&S represented an approach that seamlessly integrates design, technology, and business...
First Annual National Uniform Day Garners Worldwide Attention
Scholarships. Discounts. Giveaways. Even dancing uniformed workers. These are some of the ways businesses celebrated NAUMD’s first annual National...
UniFirst Names Kelly Rooney C00, Michael Croatti to Transition from Executive Role
UniFirst Corporation, a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, last week announced the appointment of...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: The Unintended Consequences of Gender-Neutral Uniforms
The new work trousers introduced by the British police have stirred up quite a bit of controversy. For women, the trousers are causing infections,...
The Uniform Chronicles – PIM Made Simple
In my years working in merchandising, I’ve handled a wide range of assortments, and one lesson stands out: having a robust database for all product...
2024 Awards Profile: PAL Airlines Unisync Group Limited
PAL Airlines, headquartered in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a regional airline operating across Eastern Canada and beyond. PAL...
COBMEX® Establishes Scholarships for George Brown College Students on National Uniform Day
COBMEX®, a global leader in uniform knitwear, proudly announces the launch of two scholarships for design students at George Brown College....
Edwards Garment Company promotes three sales leaders
Michigan-based Edwards Garment last week announced the promotion of three members of its sales team. Chip Danby was named vice president of sales,...
City Apparel + Merch Welcomes Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer
City Apparel + Merch last week announced the appointment of Andrew Spurling as Chief Revenue Officer. Andrew brings with him two decades of...
The Uniform Chronicles: Are You Suffering from Assortment Bloat?
In my years of experience in merchandising, I’ve witnessed product assortments evolve in ways that can sometimes lead to an all-too-common problem:...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: How 4D scans can improve PPE
In recent years, body scans that measure body dimensions have become increasingly popular. While 3D scans can do this effectively, the 4D scan takes...
2024 Awards Profile: Port Authority Postal Police, Galls LLC
The Port Authority Police Department is one of the most unique agencies in America. They have authority and jurisdiction that no other agency...
ALES GREY™ Launches Frontline Pro 3, Sustainable, Made in the USA Footwear
ALES GREY™, the disruptive foot-tech company, is proud to announce the pre-sale launch of its groundbreaking Frontline Pro 3, designed to set a new...
Jon Edberg’s 20-Year Journey at COBMEX®
In the fast-paced world of the apparel industry, milestones like a 20-year work anniversary are rare and worthy of recognition. Jon Edberg, COBMEX®...
The Uniform Chronicles – Launching a New Uniform Program
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of participating in numerous uniform program rollouts with clients, and each one has been a rewarding...
Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: New school uniform can grow 6 sizes
When you, as a parent, buy a school uniform for your child, they often outgrow it quickly. This is a waste of clothing and not very sustainable....
2024 Awards Profile: Illumination’s Minion Land, Universal Orlando Resort
This year’s Image of the Year winner in the restaurants & food service category was Illumination’s Minion Land, a new attraction that opened at...
World Emblem Completes Asset Purchase of Hero’s Pride
World’s Largest Patch Manufacturer Adds Expertise of the Leading Producer of Emblems for First Responders FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – September 5,...
The Push Towards PFAS-Free Uniforms: A New Era in Workwear Sustainability
The uniform and workwear industry is increasingly prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility, with several leading companies in...
