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May 12, 2025 / Military

Unifi Launches Fortisyn Yarn for Tactical, Military Purposes

Unifi, the makers of REPREVE®, last week launched Fortisyn™, an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for ultimate durability in tactical applications. This innovative yarn provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength, offering a robust solution for...

May 12, 2025 / Sustainability

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN marks a decade as a global sustainability label

Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. "Brands and retailers must remain at the forefront of both current and...

May 12, 2025 / Hotels

Waldorf Astoria unveils new uniforms designed by Nicholas Oakwell

Hotel Waldorf Astoria New York has unveiled new uniforms designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by British couture designer Nicholas Oakwell. The new uniforms for the Waldorf Astoria New York have been designed to respect the legacy of the hotel,...

May 12, 2025 / The Uniform Chronicles

The Uniform Chronicles – Keep Cool and Carry -On: “Fabrics that Fight the Heat.”

When the temperature climbs, staying cool isn't just about comfort, it is about safety and performance. That is where cooling apparel comes in. From athletes and outdoor workers to everyday wearers in warm climates, more people are turning to high-tech clothing...

May 12, 2025 / Aileen's Uniform Atlas

Aileen’s Uniform Atlas: Color change in logo should alert construction workers when to apply sunscreen

This month is skin cancer awareness month. Research has shown that among people diagnosed with skin cancer, 44% work in construction. And that’s not surprising—when you work outdoors, sun exposure significantly increases your risk of developing the disease. That’s...

May 12, 2025 / Awards

2025 Awards: Volvo Workshop Apparel, Workwear Outfitters

Workwear Outfitters and Red Kap partnered with Volvo to launch a fully updated Workshop Apparel Program designed for over 2,000 technicians across Volvo service centers. After 15 years without changes, the program modernizes the look, adds advanced functionality,...

May 12, 2025 / NAUMD UPDATES

Building the Future of the Uniform Industry: How NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles and NAUMD Are Growing the Talent Pipeline

For three years and counting, students and faculty from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles have been active participants in the NAUMD’s Future Innovators Program. This initiative, launched by the Network Association of Uniform...

May 9, 2025 / Member Profiles

Dioz Group: Customization, Resilience, and Global Reach in Uniform Manufacturing

In an industry defined by precision, timelines, and visual consistency, Dioz Group has carved out a distinctive role — not only as a provider of uniform and branded apparel but as a global partner known for its adaptability and innovation. As a proud member of the...

May 5, 2025 / Supply Chain

U.S. Chamber to Administration: Small Businesses Need Immediate Relief from Tariffs

The U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer, establishing a process for companies to apply for an exclusion if the company can demonstrate that tariffs...

May 5, 2025 / Supply Chain

‘A Fool’s Errand’: The Fatal Flaw Behind a U.S. Manufacturing Revival

Much has been said about the prohibitive cost of moving complex manufacturing supply chains back to the United States, but something far more fundamental stands in the way of the Trump administration's "Made in America" aspirations, as the country struggles with a...