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UniformMarket launches new distributor portal for uniform manufacturers
E-commerce solutions provider Uniform Market has announced the launch of a new distributor portal for manufacturers in the uniform, gear, and...
Recover, the Leader in Sustainable Recycled Cotton, Announces New Funding to Scale Operations and Close the Loop on Fashion
Recover is a family-owned company bringing more than 70 years of innovation in the production of sustainable, recycled cotton fiber; STORY3 Capital...
Defense Bill Sets Up New Maternity Uniform Loan Program for Pregnant Troops
Soon-to-be moms in the military could receive free loaner maternity uniforms if next year’s defense policy bill becomes law. In the final version of...
NCTO Welcomes House Passage Of NDAA Conference Report; Urges Swift Senate Passage
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products,...
Nomi Ansari designs crew uniforms for AirSial
The celebrated fashion designer, Nomi Ansari, has added yet another feather to his cap as he announced his affiliation with an upcoming domestic...
Istanbul Airport provides antimicrobial and antiviral uniforms to staff
Istanbul Airport has become the world’s first airport to provide its staff with antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial uniforms from supplier...
Elizabeth Whelan Design Creates an Innovative Fabric Infused with LED Yarn
In today’s tech-infused world, just about any inanimate object can send a message to your phone. From wireless speakers and security systems to...
Meet Kephi, The New Sustainable Brand Redefining Luxury Basics
LONDON — December 6, 2020 — With fashion as one of the most polluting industries in the world, now more than ever, consumers and brands place great...
Landau Uniforms Introduces Contactless Measuring App with Sizer Technologies
Landau Uniforms, the nation’s leading quality apparel manufacturer for the health care industry, has announced the launch of the Landau MyFit app...
Restaurant Industry in Free Fall; 10,000 Close in Three Months
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Restaurant Association sent a letter to Congressional leadership, sharing new survey...
NCTO Outlines Key Priorities for the Incoming Biden Administration and Congress to Strengthen the U.S. Supply Chain for Essential Products
Washington, DC, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a...
Will Gen Z be the ‘most disruptive generation ever’ for retail and brand marketers?
A Bank of America report describes Gen Z as the “most disruptive generation ever,” due not only to their technological savviness but also for their...
3M to Advance Operating Model, Improve Cost Structure, and Accelerate Innovation
Enhanced operations and marketing capabilities position company to better capitalize on global trends ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --...
Barco® Uniforms Announces “Made to Matter” Award Recipient
Children's Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Honored for Residents' Commitment to Pediatric Care LOS ANGELES, Dec....
Gen Z: Climate Engagement Consumer Insight
Uniform industry members are now called upon to be friendly to climate change issues and there is no better way to understand the trends than what...
Fashion’s new must have: sustainable sourcing at scale
McKinsey’s 2019 Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) survey, the fifth in the series since 2011, focuses on sustainable sourcing at scale—fashion’s new...
A Presentation On Drafting Employee Handbooks
This presentation was given to the NAUMD members on the creation of employee handbooks. The advice and suggestions are valuable for those organizing...
Executive Order on the Task Force of the United States Postal System
There are a number of finer points in the United States Postal Service uniform program. Among the many rules referenced in the attached PDF here are...
Evaluation of the Performance of Station Wear Worn under a NFPA 1971 Structural Fire Fighter Protective Ensemble
There has not been robust validated research conducted on the effects of station wear while worn under a NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles...
Public Perception: How does an officer’s physical appearance influence public perception?
Recent events involving police use of force have compelled law enforcement to spend more time considering their relationship with the communities...
2020 The State of Skills in the Apparel Industry
After the success of our global 2018 State of Skills Survey, we set out again this year to take the pulse of the fashion industry. Be- fore we could...
Burlington Medical Introduces 3DLOOK, an Industry-First Self-Service, Body-Scanning Technology
This cutting-edge technology supports Burlington’s made-to-measure capabilities without the need for in-person fittings. HAMPTON ROADS, VA....
Clipper Corporation Awarded Burger King Supplier of the Year
Clipper Corporation, a leading provider of uniforms and restaurant supplies, has been awarded the Burger King Supplier of the Year Award. Since its...
Cintas Earns 2021 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer Designations
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) announced today that it has earned the 2021 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer...
UPS ends ban on beards, natural hairstyles and gender-specific guidelines
United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is officially relaxing rules around banning facial hair for its public-facing workers. The delivery service giant...
Awards Corner: Image of the Year
Entries are now being accepted for NAUMD's awards recognition programs: Image of the Year Awards®, Best Dressed Public Safety Awards®, Rising...
100 years of Qantas: The airline’s most memorable moments over the decades
November 16, 2020 marks an important milestone for our enduring national carrier, as Qantas celebrates 100 years since it was founded, in the...
Refugee risks everything on NYC’s garment industry — one $350 sweatshirt at a time
An Eritrean refugee is again risking everything for a new future — launching a casual street wear line with a “Made in New York” guarantee....
3DLOOK Joins Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide to Bring Body Data Intelligence to The Apparel Uniform Sector
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 3DLOOK, a technology company that brings intelligence to the apparel product lifecycle with...
