by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
AILEEN’S UNIFORM ATLAS The Pulse is pleased to introduce Aileen’s Uniform Atlas, a new recurring feature written by Aileen Out. Out is the owner of Prettybusiness, a news blog in the Netherlands that focuses exclusively on work clothing. We all know that the...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
(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 & Warren, Inc. The White Plains company designs and manufactures custom badges for police and fire departments,...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility Years ago, in a documentary about underwater SCUBA cave diving, the filmmakers stressed the...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
The future is set to see RoboCop-type police on the streets. A German firm has unveiled a menacing lightweight protective suitable to withstand bullets. Mehler Protection says they’ve developed the ExoM Up-Armored Exoskeleton with the GIGN, the elite police...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
They’re about to be New York City’s Smoothest. The NYPD is going “old school” when it comes to the facial hair and uniforms of police officers, according to a new video obtained by The Post. “Uniform changes are coming rather quickly,” Chief of Patrol John Chell...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
5.11 Tactical introduced last week a variety of professional public safety apparel at the 2024 Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas. 5.11’s V.XI Collection, unveiled at SHOT Show 2023, aimed to deliver top-tier professionals the “pinnacle...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
Carrington Textiles is exhibiting its latest developments in stretch FR and sustainable workwear products at Intersec in Dubai this month. The company’s latest innovation, Flametougher 290AS Flex, represents a significant advancement in electrical arc flash...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
Flying Cross and Vertx, two brands that have become synonymous with quality and innovation in the field of performance uniforms, trace their roots back to their parent company, the Fechheimer Brothers. With a history that spans over 180 years, the Fechheimer Brothers...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
5.11 Tactical, the global innovator of Purpose-Built Gear™, announced today a planned transition in the senior leadership of the company, effective January 1, 2024. Co-founder and former CEO, Francisco J. Morales, will be promoted to the position of Executive Chair...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
Protect and service is a phrase often associated with the law enforcement and first responder community. Now, an organization known as Uniforms 4 Kids takes the saying a bit further through an innovative program that repurposes donated law enforcement, emergency...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
An increasingly common scenario: public order police accompany a demonstration in all weathers, standing for hours in the cold and braving heavy rain. Suddenly, fireworks, Molotov cocktails and flares explode, and explosive flames endanger the emergency services. For...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
GALLS®, a leading supplier serving America’s public safety and military professionals, proudly announces the completion of a major acquisition of LVI. LVI, a Galls Company, is a multi-faceted Third Party Logistics (3PL) Partner with over 28 years of experience...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
When a female firefighter in Los Angeles County rushes into a burning building to save a life, she must deal with an extra challenge her male counterparts do not face: her uniform. At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, female firefighters and lifeguards explained...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Londonderry-based professional clothing company Hunter Apparel Solutions has won a £3.5million contract with the Dublin Fire Brigade. The contract follows a £1 million investment in new machinery by Hunter which is...
by NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network | Jun 28, 2024 | Public Safety
In a move that will benefit public safety departments and their uniform suppliers, First Tactical has announced that it will not implement a price increase for the second half of 2024. The decision was made after careful review and reflects the company’s...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
The future is set to see RoboCop-type police on the streets. A German firm has unveiled a menacing lightweight protective suitable to withstand bullets. Mehler Protection says they’ve developed the ExoM Up-Armored Exoskeleton with the GIGN, the elite police...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
When a female firefighter in Los Angeles County rushes into a burning building to save a life, she must deal with an extra challenge her male counterparts do not face: her uniform. At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, female firefighters and lifeguards explained...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
GALLS®, a leading supplier serving America’s public safety and military professionals, proudly announces the completion of a major acquisition of LVI. LVI, a Galls Company, is a multi-faceted Third Party Logistics (3PL) Partner with over 28 years of experience...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
An increasingly common scenario: public order police accompany a demonstration in all weathers, standing for hours in the cold and braving heavy rain. Suddenly, fireworks, Molotov cocktails and flares explode, and explosive flames endanger the emergency services. For...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
Protect and service is a phrase often associated with the law enforcement and first responder community. Now, an organization known as Uniforms 4 Kids takes the saying a bit further through an innovative program that repurposes donated law enforcement, emergency...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
Attempts by the NYPD to reinstate stricter uniform and grooming standards has sparked a broader conversation about the role of appearance in law enforcement credibility Years ago, in a documentary about underwater SCUBA cave diving, the filmmakers stressed the...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
(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 & Warren, Inc. The White Plains company designs and manufactures custom badges for police and fire departments,...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
AILEEN’S UNIFORM ATLAS The Pulse is pleased to introduce Aileen’s Uniform Atlas, a new recurring feature written by Aileen Out. Out is the owner of Prettybusiness, a news blog in the Netherlands that focuses exclusively on work clothing. We all know that the...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Londonderry-based professional clothing company Hunter Apparel Solutions has won a £3.5million contract with the Dublin Fire Brigade. The contract follows a £1 million investment in new machinery by Hunter which is...
by admin | Jun 27, 2024 | Public Safety
In a move that will benefit public safety departments and their uniform suppliers, First Tactical has announced that it will not implement a price increase for the second half of 2024. The decision was made after careful review and reflects the company’s...
by admin | Sep 19, 2022 | Public Safety
Undoubtedly, thousands of lives are now transformed by the inclusion of new technologies and trends to help people perform their activities effectively and efficiently. Though all professions are witnessing these changes, the most interesting changes are happening in...
by admin | Sep 5, 2022 | Public Safety
Researchers at the University of Alberta have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it’s exposed to moisture. The breakthrough helps solve a big safety challenge,...
by admin | Aug 29, 2022 | Public Safety
GALLS®, a leading distributor serving America’s public safety professionals, has announced a strategic business expansion into corporate uniform and apparel markets by launching a new division called FIRST SIGHT Building on GALLS’ extensive experience in the public...
by admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Public Safety
There was a changing of the guard yesterday as gardaí reported for duty in their new uniforms. The garments were delivered to stations throughout the Republic of Ireland in February and Monday was their first day of use. Every uniformed member of An Garda Síochána –...
by admin | Aug 15, 2022 | Public Safety
High visibililty apparel manufacturer Reflective Apparel has launched RAflect50, a line of high visibility (hi-vis) garments engineered to withstand the high temperatures and harsh chemicals of industrial laundries. Designed for safety, RAflect50 hi-vis apparel is...
by admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Public Safety
If you watch firefighters marching toward a wildfire, you will likely see heroism, bravery, and grit. What you may not notice is the women rolling up their too-long pant legs and hiking up their waistbands as they work beside the men. Their uniforms, which are...
by admin | Apr 18, 2022 | Public Safety
Like many law enforcement agencies, campus police forces have become the subject of scrutiny, particularly in the post–George Floyd era, when distrust of uniformed officers is high. Many university police wear militarized uniforms and carry gear more commonly seen in...
by admin | Mar 7, 2022 | Public Safety
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has unveiled uniforms for its revamped anti-crime unit. The look of Mayor Adams’ new Neighborhood Safety Teams will stand in stark contrast to its plainclothes predecessor. Cops in the units will wear navy blue tactical pants,...
by admin | Feb 14, 2022 | Public Safety
Mace Security International Inc, the owner of the well-known Mace brand for consumer personal defense products and the Take Down brand of law enforcement sprays is happy to be a new vendor member of NAUMD. Mace is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio where they operate...
by admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Public Safety
Officers and sergeants with the Columbus Division of Police in Columbus, Ohio, USA, will soon have a new look when they patrol city streets and respond to calls for service. Opting for comfort over formality, the division is phasing out daily use of the white shirts...
by admin | Jan 17, 2022 | Public Safety
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in December granted to VXK Products, LLC., makers of VESTEX protected fabrics, apparel and products, U.S. Patent No. 11,206,886 for “Fluid-Repellant, Antimicrobial Fabrics and Methods of Making Same”. The patent codifies...
by admin | Jan 3, 2022 | Public Safety
Back when the COVID-19 pandemic first struck, there was the now-infamous run on toilet paper, with Americans scrambling to secure massive stockpiles of the essential product that helps keep the world a better, cleaner place. Police quartermasters were among the...
by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Public Safety
The Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives and awaiting Senate approval includes $95 million for local fire departments to purchase firefighting foam and gear made without the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Studies show that...
by admin | Nov 1, 2021 | Public Safety
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, Smith & Warren, a leading manufacturer of metal badges and insignia worn by public safety professionals, has donated $31,675 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The funds were raised...
by admin | Sep 13, 2021 | Public Safety
Lunch & Learn Convention Series: Policing in a Political World From the very beginning, politics has been a part of policing. But today, politics plays a bigger role in law enforcement than ever before. From political correctness to cultural sensitivity to...
by admin | Aug 23, 2021 | Public Safety
First responders put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe. Unfortunately, some do so without the best equipment, software, and training available. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There are billions of dollars available through...
