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NAUMD Report: Public Safety Labor Statistics March 2021
We have assembled a 20-page overview of the employment levels for law enforcement professionals in North America. This is not comprehensive but...
5.11, 3M Partner on New Carbon Black Uniform Application
5.11, Inc., a global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is excited to be the first in the public safety space to offer 3M...
A Global Perspective of the Uniform Industry
This is a two-part series that discusses Brexit and its impact on UK, EU, and North American Trade. It's an interconnected world when it comes to...
Safariland Introduces Two Enhanced Armor Systems
Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional...
Building Back Better for US textiles and apparel
The U.S. has moved from ‘America First’ under the Trump administration, to ‘Buy American’ under President Biden. While it is too soon to tell for...
Postmen and women trial new uniforms
The Royal Mail is trialling a new uniform for its postmen and postwomen, saying it was designed to better reflect the modern delivery round. The...
Brand Building Isn’t a Happy Accident. Take This Steps to Find Success.
All you need is an idea, a little grit, and an empty garage to launch a global brand. Right? That’s the story we’ve happily internalized for years....
Forget Apple Watch 7 — new Apple patent reveals smart clothing
Are smart clothes the next big thing in wearable technology? According to a patent, Apple is working on 'smart fabric' for clothing like shirts,...
VF Corporation Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in...
5 Ways to Prompt First-time Customers to Buy Again
Merchants know that it’s more expensive to acquire new customers than retain existing ones. Plus, loyal customers do more than make repeat...
Yes, There Is a ‘Pink Tax’ on Women’s Military Uniforms, Report Finds
A new congressionally ordered report into the out-of-pocket costs incurred by service members for uniform items confirms the long-held suspicion of...
Research shows coronavirus can survive on healthcare uniforms for three days
Viruses similar to the strain that causes Covid-19 can survive on clothing and transmit to other surfaces for up to 72 hours, scientists at De...
Block Bindings & Interlinings and MSB Prestige Announce Consolidation
Block Bindings & Interlinings announced last week the merger of its company with MSB Prestige, Inc. The consolidation became effective February...
SellersCommerce launches new robust decoration tool, “Decorator Pro”
SellersCommerce, the leading SaaS eCommerce platform built exclusively for the promotional products industry across North America & Canada, has...
EPA Approves Livinguard’s “Self-disinfecting Textile,” Setting the Bar in New Textile Category
Livinguard announced last week that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the hygiene-technology company's patented...
Chefs Trade Fancy Jackets for Carhartts to Cut Costs During Covid
At renowned Philadelphia restaurant Fork, owner Ellen Yin spent $17,500 in 2019 dry-cleaning the chefs’ jackets and uniforms. This year the...
Millions Will Have to Change Jobs to Keep Up
The pandemic has sped up transformations in the labor market that could force more than 10% of workers in the United States into a new line of work,...
Past meets present as colourful retro look comes to Scotties uniforms
Part retro, part modern, all with new colourful hooks and a dash of pizzazz. Uniforms are getting an update at the Canadian women's curling...
Cambridge Police to Retire Camouflage Uniforms, Reduce Weapon Inventory
The Cambridge Police Department will reduce its inventory of long guns and less-than-lethal weapons and will retire officers’ camouflage uniforms,...
Popeyes, Dunkin’ and Outback have food—and outfits—that social media can’t stop talking about
With more food and restaurant chains turning to TikTok and social media to drive buzz, merchandise has developed into a powerful tool to spread...
Steve Zalkin Talks Brexit Trade Deal Implications for the Professional Clothing Industry
On 1st January 2021, the UK officially completed the transition period for the country’s exit from the European Union. NAUMD's own Steve Zalkin...
Motif: ReWire Sustainability Event
MOTIF & The Mills Fabrica are joining forces to rewire sustainability in the fashion industry and they're calling to all agents of change to...
Want Repeat Customers? Foster Long-term Relationships
Successful brands make a point of building long-term relationships with customers. It’s a crucial step in a company’s growth. But it takes more than...
Unisync announces additional contracts for operational uniforms
Unisync Corp. operates through two business units: Unisync Group Limited and 90% owned Peerless Garments LP which has been manufacturing operational...
Hohenstein Celebrates 75 Years
Textile testing and research partner Hohenstein has reason to celebrate: this year marks the company’s 75th anniversary. Now in its third generation...
Why do the queen’s guards wear such tall hats?
They're up there with double-decker buses, red phone booths and Big Ben when it comes to quintessentially British things, but the uniforms sported...
What recovery? Garment factories are fighting to survive
Clothes retailers in Europe and America sit on excess inventory and cut back on spring orders. Sourcing agents face late payments. Garment factories...
Nanotube Yarn Makes Strong Bionic Muscles
What’s just a bit thicker than a human hair and has ten times the capability of a human muscle? Polymer-coated carbon nanotube yarn. Researchers at...
Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years
Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s. As...
8 tips for rebranding your company post-COVID-19
For the first time in more than 20 years, Burger King announced a brand-new logo, along with new packaging, uniforms, and signage. But Burger King...
