 |  | | |  |  |  There's Money on the Floor Fechheimer undertook projects to identify internal productivity and sustainability initiatives using technology. One area that proved successful was to focus on creating as little waste as possible in their cutting operations. Fechheimer has packaged the technology and calls it “Yield Lion.” The company reports they are now ready to license the technology for others to use. As stated in Textile Insight Magazine, “Sustainability means more than using the latest eco product or installing solar panels. Substantial sustainability wins, and the associated profitability increases, can often be found internally. Opportunities to reduce waste can pay back more richly and quickly than other more glamorous initiatives. But finding internal improvements takes time and projects often get pushed aside in the pressure of day-to-day operations despite the potential payoff.” Read More | | product showcase |  | Uniform Apparel Software Solutions Xperia's Uniform Management System provides everything needed to help even your largest corporate accounts and their employees efficiently place and manage uniform and career apparel orders while staying within budget. Featuring a branded online ordering portal for each of your accounts, our unique software helps you efficiently group and process customer orders from artwork approval through every phase of procurement, production, shipment, and invoicing.
| | Smith & Warren Donates $31,675 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation  In honor of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, Smith & Warren, a leading manufacturer of metal badges and insignia worn by public safety professionals, has donated $31,675 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The funds were raised through the sale of 9/11 20th Anniversary badges and insignia, designed to honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice responding to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and those who continue to be affected. 10% of the proceeds from every order is being donated to Tunnel to Towers. Read More | Health Monitoring SmartTex Shirt Provides Data for Long-term Aerospace Missions  Researchers will evaluate the effects of the space environment on the human cardiovascular system using the new SmartTex shirt that was developed by German Aerospace Center (DLR) in cooperation with DSI Aerospace Technology, and textile research partner Hohenstein. SmartTex will use integrated sensors to transfer physiological data from astronauts to Earth via a wireless communication network. The SmartTex shirt is intended to provide a continuous picture of the vital functions of astronauts, which will be particularly relevant for future long-term manned space missions to the Moon and Mars. Future transfer of the SmartTex technology to fitness and telemedicine applications is expected. Read More | Bill Seeks to End "Pink Tax" for Women Buying Uniforms  A bipartisan pair of senators is looking to cut down on out-of-pocket costs female troops face when buying items for their uniforms. A bill introduced last week by Sens. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, aims to eliminate the so-called "pink tax," or the higher costs of female uniforms compared to male uniforms. The bill would require the Pentagon to review any changes to uniforms for potential out-of-pocket costs between genders, as well as mandate a report on the retail costs of items for male and female officers and enlisted personnel. Read More |  |  |  [WEBINAR] Uniform Trends: The Increasing Role of Sustainability Presented by:
NAUMD in cooperation with Klopman International Join us for a webinar presentation featuring five leaders who understand the effect textiles and apparel have on the environment. These experts discuss specifically how sustainability programs help and how they happen in the uniform and image apparel industry. These leaders represent five companies that directly impact, or assist with, the apparel specifications for millions of global workers. CINTAS, Asha Zimmerle, Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
COBMEX Jon Edberg Executive Vice Presidet
HOHENSTEIN Ben Mead Managing Director
KLOPMAN INTERNATIONAL Elke Bissdorf Product Manager
UNIFI Rachel Bradley Brand Sales Manage Register Now | New to Member Network: Motives International  A warm welcome to Motives International, a global family business with joint ventures on four continents. Founded in the suiting business, Motives understands craftsmanship and brings together the best of manufacturing’s worlds to create a unique offering; fashion, factories and family. Motives staff of 500+ is dedicated to perfecting all phases of production and design. Reducing the turn time for sampling and production is key to their success, and they produce for many of the largest, and most well-known apparel brands worldwide. Their product range includes men's tailored suits and sport coats, men's outerwear, women's tailored suits and outerwear, children's apparel, shirts, PPE and uniforms. Read More |  Awards Rewind: Resorts World It's a short rewind this week and for the next five months, as The Pulse shines the spotlight on NAUMD's 2021 award winners. First up: Resorts World, who took top prize in the gaming category of the Image of the Year (IOY) Award® competition. Resorts World was also named overall winner, or “Best of the Best.” Design Collective by Cintas produced the program. There are currently 3,200 wearers of the Resorts World program; the attire is a mix of ready to wear, modified, and custom garments that support the overall goal. Casino floor uniforms are in cool hues of blue to coordinate with the interiors of the space. They are simple yet sophisticated, with mandarin collars that pay homage to Asian culture. Cocktail dresses are uniquely designed to make an iconic statement about the property. Some dresses are embellished with over 700 Austrian crystals, while others are hand beaded with double reinforced sequin and glass seed beads. Read More |  | | Workplace Hot Topics The Key to Recruiting Millennial and Gen Z Workers QSR Magazine The 37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for Them New York Times Technology No One Wants a Bad E-Commerce Experience, But How Can You Improve? Industry Week Forget video calls: Here’s what it’s like to meet in holographic AR Fast Company Supply Chain How VF is Reinventing the Rubber and Leather Supply Chains Glossy The Newest Normal: Why Our Supply Chain Reality is Forever Altered RIS News USTR Roundtable Highlights United States-Central America Supply Chain For Textiles, Apparel Textile World Sustainability VF Corporation Publishes Sustainability & Responsibility Report SGB Media WTS Commits to Carbon Zero With TENCEL™ Fibers Sourcing Journal A Polyester Alternative Launches to Market — Can It Transform the Textile Industry? WWD The future of Ralph Lauren’s iconic polo, and retail, may be coloring your own clothes in the store CNBC Uniform Programs Team Canada unveils athlete outfits for Beijing Olympics, Paralympics CBC Ralph Lauren Reveals Team USA's Closing Ceremony Olympic Uniforms for Beijing 2022 People Air Arabia marks 18th anniversary with launch of new uniforms Trade Arabia Best of the Rest Unifirst Corp achieves sales of $1.8 billion in FY21 Fibre2Fashion When Michael Jordan asked the uniform manufacturer to his make shorts longer and started a trend The Sports Rush Uniform Advantage Wins Best Customer Service Award by Newsweek magazine PR Newswire |  | Three Company Culture Hacks To Keep Your Company Thriving This Year Forbes While your company’s business strategies and profits have been tested by the pandemic, your company’s culture has been tested by employees working remotely and working longer hours. Even companies that have managed to stay afloat despite the last 18 months are facing employee retention problems as people are quitting at record rates this year. Company culture sets the tone of your company. Beyond a paycheck, it’s what makes employees return to their workspaces each day. In order for your company to continue to thrive, keeping your company culture up to par is vital. Before the year is out, consider implementing these three company culture hacks that your team will appreciate. Read More | What Companies Want Most in a CEO: A Good Listener Harvard Business School For a better shot at landing the top job at today’s companies, aspiring CEOs should set aside their slide presentations and work on their listening skills instead, new research suggests. Companies are increasingly seeking socially adept leaders—not charismatic smooth-talkers, but executives who listen empathetically, welcome input, and rally the workforce around a common goal. “The demand for social skills is increasing in every category of the economy,” says Raffaella Sadun, the Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration in the Strategy Unit at HBS. “[But] it’s not about schmoozing.” Read More | What I Learned After Posting on 10 Platforms Every Day for 30 Days Enttreprreneur The day-to-day reality in business almost always revolves around one objective: Make a sale. Every action is measured by the bottom line objective of “Is this generating income?” The ROI of content marketing and social media isn’t immediate. Even worse, it's typically accompanied by depressingly low results. Yet, the reality of the digital era demands that building an audience is the most reliable method to build a modern business. Read More | | | |
