Explore uniforms in the public sector, including police, military and government roles. Discover how clothing reflects authority, identity and function in these professions.
The United Nations (UN) collaborated with the Swedish School of Textiles, part of the University of Borås, for its new uniforms. Students designed a collection of sustainable uniforms that will be worn by UN tour guides. Accessories are … read article
A new uniform is never just about comfort. Culture, image, identity and sometimes even politics all play an important role. The controversy surrounding the new Belgian police uniforms shows this clearly. Time and again, criticism has emerged about … read article
Every now and then, a news story appears about someone wearing a nazi uniform. It almost always leads to outrage and public debate. But is wearing a nazi uniform actually illegal? Or simply offensive? In this article, I … read article
The Netherlands Fractal Pattern will soon become the new camouflage of the Dutch military. From 2026 onwards, Dutch military personnel will receive their new combat clothing. The Royal Netherlands Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and the Royal … read article
Digital camouflage has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more countries are replacing traditional blotched patterns with pixel-based designs created by computer. The general belief is that this approach works better for soldiers. Yet the South … read article
Police uniforms in the UK and Scotland: health risks, poor fit and infections made headlines worldwide last year. British officers complained about crushed testicles, infections, and other physical discomfort. An official investigation has since been carried out into … read article
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The Federal Police will test the new Belgian uniforms over the coming months in 13 police zones. But the rollout still faces some challenges, since the new gear hasn’t yet received … read article
False eyelashes at work are not always allowed. In recent years, beauty treatments for lashes have exploded in popularity. Besides the classic false lashes you can apply yourself, there are now lash extensions, lash lifts, lash fillers, lash … read article
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Organizing the NATO Summit was quite a task for the 50,000 employees and volunteers involved. That’s why the Dutch Ministry of Defence decided it was time for a fitting thank-you gift. … read article
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“Many risk assessments and measures are still based on the ‘standard’ adult white man,” writes Kim Putters, chairman of the Social and Economic Council (SER), in his advisory report to State … read article