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:
Accusations of copycat airline uniforms in Asia
The blurred line between design inspiration and duplication
The direct sale vs. rental uniform debate and what’s driving global trends
How aging workforces and Gen Z expectations are reshaping public safety apparel
Smart threads, wearable tech, and the rise of drones in uniforms
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
