PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIERS & RETAILERS NEWS
Hunter Apparel Solutions wins £3.5million contract with local fire brigade
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...
First Tactical Announces Price Stability for Second Half of 2024
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...
Indian Navy to Bring New Ergonomic Workwear for Women on warships, Standardize all Uniforms
The Indian Navy is looking to introduce an ergonomic design of overalls for women serving on board warships, with the move coming on the back of their induction in the personnel below officer rank (PBOR) cadre for the first time, and their numbers poised to steadily...
The Marine Corps Tried to Redesign Its Physical Training Uniform. After 3 Years, It’s Abandoning the Project
The Marine Corps has ended a plan to revamp its physical fitness uniform, according to the service. The initiative lasted nearly three years but produced no new uniform. In 2020, the service set out to redesign the trunks and undershirt that make up the Marine Corps...
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...
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...
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...
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...
