The amount of waste generated each year by the use of medical gloves is enormous. In England alone, healthcare institutions discard around 1.4 billion disposable gloves every year. That is why researchers from Aston University and manufacturer PFE … read article
In 2022, the Canadian military announced a switch to gender-neutral combat clothing. That decision has since proven ineffective. The debate has now shifted to new combat uniforms for women in the Canadian military, after it became clear … read article
Hugo Boss is now best known for its luxury fashion, but the Nazi past of Hugo Boss has received renewed attention in recent years. The company originally started as a supplier of German SS uniforms. A new academic … read article
AirAsia has announced that female cabin crew are now allowed to wear a hijab as part of their uniform. The headscarf has been specially designed to match the style and branding of the airline. And they are not … read article
For the first time in thirty years, the Surinamese police have introduced a new uniform. It is cheaper, more functional and improves visibility on the streets. However, not everyone is happy with the new look. The uniform strongly … read article
Do medical masks work with beards? That question became the center of a public debate when Prabhjeet Gill, a student paramedic at Monash University in Australia, refused to shave his beard for religious reasons. As a Sikh, keeping … read article
The flight attendant profession was created in 1930, mainly to provide first aid on board. They were also responsible for cleaning the aircraft, serving food and drinks, and ensuring that there was not too much weight on board. … read article
Forcing female employees to work in heels is no longer acceptable in 2025. Many airlines, where high heels dominated for decades, now introduce comfortable sneakers instead. But the new Japan Airlines sneakers are far more controversial than they … read article
After introducing ocean-waste uniforms for the cabin crew, Akasa Air’s ground staff will now also receive new workwear. The new Akasa Air ground staff uniforms come in various shades of purple, designed with a clear focus on comfort … read article
Anyone providing first aid must be dressed practically and be easy to recognize. Yet not all first aid clothing is the same. So how can you be sure that first aid PPE and workwear complies with Dutch occupational … read article