Belgium has a new police uniform. After 22 years, the officers of the Belgian Integrated Police are finally getting an update. This change is not only driven by the outdated design, but also by a longstanding image problem. … read article
Over the past few years, IKEA uniform recycling has become a major sustainability project within the company. Instead of discarding old workwear, the home furnishings giant transformed thousands of uniforms into new accessories.
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Why do farmers wear jeans? Although denim started as workwear for miners in the 19th century, farmers eventually embraced jeans as practical clothing for everyday farm work. In this article, I’ll explain why jeans became so popular among … read article
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Recent research has shown that women still often have to work with personal protective equipment (PPE) that doesn’t fit properly. As a result, their feet, hands, head, and eyes are less … read article
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When you start looking for overalls, you’ll quickly discover that there are numerous names for them. There’s a difference between a regular overall and an American overall. But there are also … read article
Doctors usually wear white clothing. But what would happen if they were to choose a different color? Recent research has shown that patients can get a very different impression when the doctor wears green, blue, or black. In … read article
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KLM announced that employees in uniform may wear sneakers starting from May 6th. This news immediately caught the attention of the media; I was interviewed for both television and an online … read article
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Just like any profession, stuntmen and women naturally wear workwear. But what they wear is something I haven’t even considered before, and I’ve been writing about workwear for about 10 years … read article
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Young people in China find dress codes old-fashioned. As a protest, they are wearing pyjamas, bathrobes, wool socks, and slippers to work. A remarkable trend, but not very exceptional. Because various … read article
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When you have to be on call for work and therefore sometimes wear a uniform in your free time, should you be paid for it? This question was at the center … read article