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Open Call Deadline June 14h – 3D Tech Fest 2024: The Physical-Digital Evolution
In an increasingly digital world, what happens to the physical? How do we reconcile physical products with digital culture, or digital design with...
2024 Awards Profile: Workwear Outfitters, Garment Comfort, Cooling Pant
The Workwear Outfitters team’s research found that workers are continually subjected to the heat whether inside or outside on the job. The objective...
The Art of Merchandising
THE UNIFORM CHRONICLES NAUMD is pleased to present The Uniform Chronicles, a new column written by Leslie Watt McArdle, former senior manager of...
How celebrities can strengthen your workwear brand
In the past, workwear companies primarily advertised their products through newspaper and trade magazine ads. While this still happens, budgets are...
Elevating the Badge: Lee Galperin, Smith & Warren
(Editor’s Note: The following originally appeared in the spring edition of HV Mfg Magazine) HV Mfg sat down with Lee Galperin, President of Smith...
What Are Bartenders Wearing at the World’s Top Bars?
How should a bartender dress? Are the white-dinner-jacketed staff of London’s Savoy the ideal? Or the aloha-shirt-clad crew behind the bar at...
2024 Award Profile: Citrus Club Lounge, Design Collective by Cintas
One of the best things about NAUMD’s awards program is that size does not determine who will win. Some winning programs have only a handful of...
National Safety Apparel Acquired by Blue Point Capital Partners
Blue Point Capital Partners announced last week the recapitalization of National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading Cleveland-based manufacturer of...
Health care apparel brand WonderWink rebrands as Wink
Health care apparel brand WonderWink is dropping the first half of its name as part of a rebranding effort. The brand, now called Wink, has...
Two transport companies that successfully recycle uniforms
Uniform recycling has become increasingly popular in recent years. And that's a good thing, because it reduces the impact of textiles on the...
2024 Awards Profile: Prime Steak Concepts, J.A. Uniforms
Restaurant & Food Service Winner Prime Steak Concepts restaurants total eight across 6 cities, all sharing warm, contemporary, and luxurious...
For 100-Year-Old Block Bindings and Interlinings, New Ideas Can Come From Anywhere
Have you ever looked at the inside of your garments? Or wondered about the trim? How about its drape? Or perhaps, its safety features? Delving into...
Designing Healthcare Clothing With Children
When designing workwear, you always have the customer in mind, alongside the wearer. Or the patient, when it comes to clothing in healthcare. But...
US blocks imports from 26 Chinese textile firms over suspected Uyghur forced labor
The United States has barred imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities on Thursday as part of its effort to eliminate goods...
Awards Profile: Miami Dade Fire Rescue, Emergency Services – Galls
An improved appearance and better comfort drove the creation of this Best Dressed Public Safety Department winner coordinated by Galls. The Miami...
Milliken & Company Developing Flame-Resistant Fabrics for Artemis Astronauts
Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced it is working to design and manufacture flame-resistant (FR) undergarment...
Lisa Stewart Elected NAUMD Chair, First Woman to Lead Association
A bit of history was made last week at NAUMD’s convention. At its annual meeting, the association’s board of directors named Lisa Stewart...
NAUMD Orlando Convention a Resounding Success
A huge thank you to all who attended last week’s Ignite Your Growth Convention in Daytona Beach. If you missed it, you missed the opportunity to get...
Careismatic Brands to Donate Medical Uniforms and Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Leading medical apparel provider Careismatic Brands last week announced a campaign to donate over five million dollars of medical uniforms and...
The Proper Fit: Taking Servicewomen’s Uniforms from Fashion to Function
They’re not just slacks or skirts, jackets and tops, hats and ties. They’re more than a printed pattern designed to blend into the background. From...
2024 Awards Profile: Penn Emblem Company, Decoration, Veteran Affairs Badge
Penn Emblem, winner of this year’s Innovation Award for decoration, was tasked with creating a badge for the Department of Veteran Affairs. Penn...
HALO Acquires Star Promotions
HALO, a leader in branded merchandise, corporate apparel, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions, announced the acquisition of...
Bodd Named One of Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers
Sizing technology company Bodd has been recognized as one of Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2024 by @AuManufacturing. The annual...
UniFirst to open high-tech uniform service and processing facility in Michigan
UniFirst Corporation, a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety...
KLM Employees Can Soon Wear Sneakers As Part Of Uniform
As of May 6, 2024, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will allow employees to wear sneakers as part of their uniform. This includes all frontline staff, from...
The LYCRA Company Launches “FashionFarmers” Media Campaign on Earth Day
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has...
MIlliken & Company Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company today released its sixth annual sustainability report that discloses performance against its...
Mi Hub’s second annual Uniform Hero campaign is now underway
Global uniform supplier Mi Hub is seeking submissions for its second annual Uniform Hero campaign. All those who wear a uniform for work are invited...
When it comes to uniform and grooming standards, are we at the point of no return?
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law...
Burlington Debuts New Capsule Collections Featuring Bio-based Chemistries
Burlington, a leader of fabric innovation for more than 100 years, is proud to announce the launch of five new fabric capsules each with a specific...