PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIERS & RETAILERS NEWS
Heathcoat Fabrics Introduces DRYTEC™ Moisture Management Fabric for Military Gear
The new Drytech surface-to-surface moisture-wicking spacer fabric from the UK’s Heathcoat Fabrics is designed to bring a new level of comfort and performance to military gear while offering unique moisture management properties. As a supplier to some of Europe’s...
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...
Are these RoboCop-like uniforms the police attire of the future?
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...
Ill-fitting gear endangers female L.A. County firefighters, supervisors say
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...
Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division
The Army has officially started fielding its newest combat helmet, the Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System, to soldiers in close-combat formations, the service announced last week. According to service officials, the NG-IHPS will provide soldiers with...
Carrington Textiles Unveils Stealth Textile Technology
Military fabrics manufacturer Carrington Textiles revealed last week a cutting-edge technology for the defense market called Stealth, designed to revolutionize thermal signature management via a highly conductive textile technology for superior thermal shielding in...
Carrington Textiles and The LYCRA Company showcase stretch military fabric in Germany
Global military fabrics manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, announced its successful participation at Enforce Tac 2024 in Germany. In partnership with The LYCRA® Company, they showcased Spartan HT Flex Lite, the latest addition to their Defence collection. Engineered...
GALLS® Completes Acquisition of LVI
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...
Gore-Tex Brand Presents the Flexible Layering System for Public Order Policing
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...
Repurposing Uniforms for Children in Need
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...
