Welcome to The Uniformer, a podcast devoted to the companies, teams, and individuals who provide uniforms, image apparel, and equipment to hundreds of millions of workers across the world. We are the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors, the NAUMD.
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Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
In this lively roundtable episode of The Uniformer News, NAUMD Executive Director Rick Levine is joined by columnists Leslie Watt-McArdle and Eileen Out for a global look at today’s hottest uniform and workwear topics.
Together, they dive into:
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Accusations of copycat airline uniforms in Asia
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The blurred line between design inspiration and duplication
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The direct sale vs. rental uniform debate and what’s driving global trends
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How aging workforces and Gen Z expectations are reshaping public safety apparel
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Smart threads, wearable tech, and the rise of drones in uniforms
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Europe’s push toward sustainability, reusable medical gowns, and the slow policy response in the U.S.
This episode is packed with real-world stories, industry insights, and thought-provoking questions about where the uniform and workwear space is heading.
Read the columns featured in this discussion at naumd.com/news
WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0X8drE_27M4
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