PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIERS & RETAILERS NEWS
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...
SHOT Show 2024: 5.11 Introduces New Law Enforcement Apparel
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...
Carrington Textiles Exhibits Stretch Flame Resistant Textile Innovations in Middle East
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...
New in 2024: Marines’ camouflage uniform shortage to get fixed
Marines finally will see fully stocked shelves of camouflage uniforms in summer 2024. That’s when the shortage of the Marine Corps combat utility uniform, the everyday outfit colloquially known as cammies, is set to be resolved, according to Marine spokesman Maj. John...
Air Force aims to debut new PT uniforms in March
The Air Force’s new physical training uniforms are slated to hit shelves in March, bringing airmen a fresh set of workout gear nearly two years later than initially promised. Their debut will mark the first major update to the service’s athleticwear in almost two...
Pioneers In Performance Uniforms — Flying Cross & Vertx
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...
2023 Awards Profile: Penn Emblem’s 75th Anniversary
In 2022, Penn Emblem celebrated its 75th anniversary. Penn Emblem Company is a 4th generation, family-owned and operated company that got its start in the heart of Philadelphia. What was once known as Penn Novelty Company, an emblem company providing primarily oval...
5.11 Tactical Announces Francisco J. Morales as Executive Chair, Troy R. Brown as CEO
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...
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...
Kolkata-based Kariwala Industries Achieves Prestigious Certification
Kariwala Industries Limited, a prominent player in the textile manufacturing sector, has been awarded the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification™, a globally recognized benchmark for outstanding workplace culture. This accolade highlights Kariwala’s commitment to...
