Fall & Winter 2016

By Jackie Rosselli In May, the North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors released the results of the Image of the Year and Best Dressed Public Safety Awards. Sponsored annually, the competitions recognize excellence in uniform wear and design. They also call attention to the important role such apparel plays…

By David Volz Personal relationships and a strong dedication to service are critical elements to the success of smaller to midsize local uniform companies. These are two of the most important things that organizations and government agencies that purchase or lease uniforms want from their suppliers. Large uniform companies often…

By Jackie Rosselli The honeymoon ended quickly for Pat and Rick Grace. In fact, it never even started, not in the conventional sense at least. Most mark the beginning of a new marriage with a trip to some tropical destination. But the Graces had something more permanent in mind. “We…

By Jackie Rosselli It all started with a vision and a leap of faith. In this age of corporatization, it’s easy to forget that most businesses in this industry were born of humbler beginnings. Such is the case of Perfect Fit Image Apparel, a Tennessee-based retailer that opened up shop…

In 2007, the American economy tanked and suffered what has since been termed the Great Recession. Richard Cummings was one of the millions of Americans who lost his job. Cummings, who had worked 19 years for an electrical automation company doing everything from working in the warehouse to sales manager…

By Cindy McNaull As the next generation of young workers is rising, the demand for workwear is shifting away from apparel designed only for the specific task at hand. Workplace trousers, jackets, coveralls and uniforms can be highly functional as well as something an employee feels comfortable wearing after work or…

By Kevine Schwalb An employee who works in a street or highway right-of-way and is exposed to traffic or construction equipment must wear a highly visible upper-body garment to comply with regulations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 in the United States. Emergency responders and law…