Uniforms and Scrubs

A former Nike executive is starting his own medical apparel company, taking some of the lessons he’s learned from one of the world’s premier apparel brands to the uniforms and workwear sector. Lago, formed by Michael Tang, who most recently served in Nike’s corporate strategy department, will incorporate sustainability practices and high-end design...

Burger King is completely overhauling its brand identity, with a new (throwback) logo, updated packaging and all-new uniforms for employees. Despite the company calling its update a “more modern look,” the new logo will look familiar to most. It’s simple, minimal. And the packaging goes along with it...

Happy Veterans Day! We’re always grateful for the men and women who served in the nation’s military, but today is all about thanking them for their sacrifices. What better way to celebrate a national holiday than checking in on some of the latest and greatest promotional products we’ve seen from around the industry and beyond?...

The U.S. Air Force is crowdsourcing ideas for new appearance improvements, and it’s looking for inputs from both Airmen and civilians alike. In a press release, the USAF said it’s looking for opinions on “inclusive” designs for things like dress uniforms, accessories, physical training gear and badges.

A lawsuit alleges that Under Armour misled UCLA about its financial standing—resulting in an enormous $280 million apparel contract in 2016—and then failed to make scheduled payments or deliver products as laid out in the contract. Under Armour informed UCLA two months ago that it was terminating the deal with more than $200 million still owed to UCLA...

The Girl Scouts of the USA is reimagining its historic uniforms with the help of three students from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The new collection plays on themes seen in other uniform collections, such as interchangeable pieces, with 18 new items and a new vest and sash. It's the first redesign in more than 20 years...

After shortages early in the coronavirus pandemic, America’s PPE supply seems to have caught up. But why do so many hospitals and frontline health workers say they still don’t have enough? In this story, we look at the disconnect between supply and demand, plus revisit PPE in the promotional products industry to see how the market has changed and where it might go...

Apple is facing criticism after shipping records revealed that it sourced apparel from a Chinese company facing U.S. sanctions for using forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. The apparel was most likely uniforms for Apple Store employees. The timing is especially poor, as Apple CEO Tim Cook recently told Congress that he would not tolerate…

FACT. Businesses are opening. Not all, but many. Not at full capacity, but at some capacity. Eventually most of us will be back at work in a place of business. That means summer uniforms for some people. There is nothing normal about this summer but it doesn’t mean giving up smart style in your uniform…

An internal memo from Starbucks said that employees were not permitted to wear pins that read "Black Lives Matter," stating that it could be "divisive" or harmful to the brand's image. This morning, the company reversed its stance and not only allowed the pins, but made its own "Black Lives Matter" uniform shirts...