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A review on several products related to Work clothes industry including the Italian Melton Wool Blend Unlined Car Coat in Light Blue Banana republic; the Slim Perfect T-shirt in Navy from Jcrew; the Majesty Midi Skirt in Peacocks from Mod cloth is presented.

The article reports on the family-owned business Sweet-Orr & Co. which makes work clothes. The Sweet family is the sole owner of the company, which recently celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary. The company has been keeping off from sales promotion due to high demand of its products and is keeping its advertising within institutional buyers. In the early days of the company, Clanton W. Sweet, a partner, encouraged competition in the work clothes industry.

The article reports on issues about the minimum wage of employees in the U.S. It notes that under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, the secretary of the Department of Labor had specified the need for manufacturers of work clothes that fill government orders to pay a minimum wage of 37.5 cents an hour. It states that the Walsh-Healey Law demands a contractor with a government order to pay prevailing wage rates.

The article reports on the increase in factory employment in the jeans and work clothes industry in the U.S. during the World War II. The War Production Board (WPB) considers the clothing industry as an important sector for the nation's war program. Moreover, it notes that about 600 companies in the clothing industry have experienced higher outputs amidst the war than their production in 1937 or in pre-depression period.

The article discusses the work clothes industry and topics including protective clothing, clothing for employees in the hospitality industry, clothing worn to promote an image, and French manufacturer Cepovett Safety, and includes comments by several executives including Jacques Gindre, Olivier Morel, and Marc Pradal.

A list of companies that provide apparel and personal protection products is presented, including Correct Nonwovens Corp., Dupont Co. and Warwick Mills Inc.

This article asserts that good dealings with its workers and large-scale merchandising helped work-clothing manufacturer H.D. Lee Co. succeed in its field. It shows how the Kansas City, Montana firm has taken advantage of its image as a company that makes work clothes and carefully molded it into good labor relations. It discusses the future expansion plans of the company and the overall good future that it shares with fellow work clothing makers. The article then explores the beginnings of the company and its eventual road to success.

The article features Jobbers Over-All Co., a manufacturer of overalls in Lynchburg, Virginia. Background is presented on the company's business operations including its emphasis on producing higher quality overalls. It highlights the industrial peace the company has enjoyed since its founding which is made possible by management's efforts to ensure the welfare of employees.

The article provides insight to global workwear market forecasts as of 2019 and includes topics such as major players in direct sales, garment rental and fabric weaving; nature of the workwear market; and world workwear value of garments sold per year at wholesale prices.

A list of arm and hand protection products manufacturers is presented, including American Permalight Inc., Knoxville Glove Co. and Chase Ergonomics Inc.

This section presents a chart showing information on various protective garments used for industrial safety.

Discusses the financial outlook for Benetton. Competition from Zara and H&M Hennes & Mauritz; Problems with Benetton's look and fashion style; Efforts of chief executive Silvano Cassano to improve Benetton; Neglect that Benetton's core casualwear business has suffered; Biographical information about Cassano, including his employment at Fiat and Hertz; Importance of color in Benetton's style; Sales that come from franchise operations.

The article discusses the growing workwear market in Great Britain and emphasis on protective clothing and uniforms to improve the corporate image. Topics discussed include workwear rental providers, professional industrial laundry services, fabrics for work wear, their maintenance and use of technology like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for management of rental stock. Insights are offered from suppliers like Johnsons Apparelmaster, Fisher Services and White Knight Laundry Services.

The article discusses the findings of a prototyping project which compared new constructions using the lyocell fiber Tencel by Lenzing with conventional workwear fabrics. Specifically, the developments reportedly aims to provide enhanced performance and comfort without increasing the costs. The worth of the workwear market is about 10 billion U.S. dollars. The benefits of Tencel for workwear include high strength, high absorption capacity and smooth surface.

The article discusses how Work Wear Corporation, a work clothes manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio, is working to create new markets for its line of on-the-job markets. According to the author, Work Wear sold 31 subsidiaries that clean and rent uniforms to ARA Services Incorporated in July 1977. The deal marked the end of a 10-year battle with the U.S. Department of Justice over Work Wear's network of acquired laundry-leasing companies.

The article offers information on the Workwear and Corporate Clothes Show, to be held in Birmingham, England in April 2008. The organizers report that the corporate clothing, workwear and personal protection is estimated at £430 million in Great Britain. Workwear, according to the article offers wearers functionality and protection geared toward their specific field of employment. Exhibitors at the show include Snickers, Dickies and Lion Apparel.

In this article, the author talks about manufacture of apparel for PHCP-PVF professionals adapt for customer needs. Topics include the views of Brian Ciciora, founder of professional apparel manufacturer Truwerk, on the Traditional work wear being familiar to many and missing the mark when it comes to keeping professionals comfortable and healthy, providing durability can fail to regulate body temperature, and changing weather elements in mind being a key when designing clothing for pro workers.

This article discusses cleanroom protective clothing that can be periodically laundered and reused. These work clothes prevent particulates from escaping into the cleanroom environment. Suppliers of cleanroom garments include Aegis Environments, Robin Howie Associates, Cintas Cleanroom Resources, and Nitritex.

As legislation on health and safety at work has gained momentum, so also has the West European market for personal protective equipment. The driving force has been the European Union, which has enacted regulations and created industrial standards that are binding upon its member states. Other European countries, although not themselves members of the EU, have inevitably found themselves drawn into this process. The textile elements of personal protective equipment--protective clothing and gloves--constitute a major component of the West European personal protective equipment market. Together, the two accounted for 57.5% of the total value in 2000, growing to an estimated 59.8% in 2004 and to a forecast 61.8% in 2008. By the end of this period they are expected to generate as much as Euro2,976 mn (US$3,777 mn) in sales revenue compared with Euro2,417 mn in 2003, representing a compound average growth rate of 4.2% per annum over the period. Individually, protective clothing is the biggest sector within the European market for personal protective equipment. End users spend almost twice as much on protective clothing as on head protection, or gloves or footwear. Sales of protective clothing in Western Europe are forecast to grow at a compound rate of 5.5% a year between 2003 and 2008, from Euro1,425 mn (US$1,612 mn) to Euro1,862 mn. Meanwhile, sales of protective gloves are forecast to grow by an average of 2.3% a year, from Euro992 mn to almost Euro1,114 mn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A review is presented of PEAK workwear from Mewa.

The article reports on the growth of workwear sector in France and opines that the sector asserts itself thanks to its authenticity and its timelessness.

The article reports on the growth of the workwear market. In 2009, the number of workwear wearers worldwide is 215 million. Workwear includes jackets, shirts, trousers or skirts. It notes that as of April 2010, the market grows around 4.5% every year, but some analyst said that the annual growth rate of the workwear market is more than 8%. The author states that the growth reflects growing interest for workwear in Asia.

The article discusses the optimism of the workwear sector that business operations will improve in 2011 after the economy showed signs of recovery. It explores the perspectives of workwear suppliers such as Tibard and DG Textiles which both suffered the decline in workwear rental in 2009 due to the aftermath of hospitality industry and food service and catering downturn. It also explores the product development such as the introduction of breathable fabrics to adapt to customer needs.

The article discusses the workwear brand Carhartt and its opening of a store in Shoreditch, London. The Shoreditch store will appeal to Carhart enthusiasts and those seeking more exclusivity in merchandise. The article also mentions the Carhartt range and its prices, including cooperatively produced items.

The article discusses clothing industry companies in Poland which produce and market uniforms and work clothes for businesses such as hotel chains, restaurants and hospitals. Polish companies considered include Weltmex, Prym Fashion and Aveon. The possibility of increased international competition in the uniforms market is considered.

The article focuses on the acquisition of workwear manufacturer Dickies Inc. by apparel and footwear company VF Corp. Topics discussed include the intention by VFF Corp.'s president Steve Rendle to make further acquisitions of workwear brands, the company's decision to increase its 2021 revenue target by 1 billion U.S. dollars following the acquisition, and the company's plans on how to grow the Williamson-Dickie brands.