PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIERS & RETAILERS NEWS
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 branded, high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products for electrical, industrial and service...
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 Emblem selected its PennFlex™ line of durable, thermoplastic emblems to create the three dimensional effect desired by the...
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 Dade Fire Rescue has over 2800 sworn personnel that respond to over 280,000 calls annually. Their goal for the program...
Two transport companies that successfully recycle uniforms
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. Uniform recycling has...
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 merchandise and product design for Aramark and Vestis. When you work in the uniform industry, as I have for many years, no...
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 & Warren, Inc. The White Plains company designs and manufactures custom badges for police and fire departments,...
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 West Point cadets’ ceremonial swords and hats to functional fatigues, military uniforms convey a sense of belonging; the...
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 enforcement credibility Years ago, in a documentary about underwater SCUBA cave diving, the filmmakers stressed the...
MIlliken & Company Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company today released its sixth annual sustainability report that discloses performance against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and 2030 net-zero targets. The report details the company’s key impacts across its people,...
Pacific Emblem Company Introduces LaserCUT Patch Process for Embroidery Enhancements
San Diego-based Pacific Emblem Company has announced the launch of its LaserCUT Patch Process, a new technology designed to enhance the precision and detail of custom patches for apparel and accessories. Utilizing advanced laser technology, this process enables the...
