First came the new livery with the stylized globe on the plane tails. New comes a new look in uniforms at United Airlines (NYSE: UAL).

Starting June 25, employees will don uniforms that further underscore the reality that United is a new airline sprung from the merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. United pilots, however, aren't expected to get their new outfits until the fourth quarter of this year. Altogether, approximately 60,000 United employees will get the new duds.

The new designs come in various shades of blue, gray and black — a range of colors familiar to passengers of both the merged carriers.

According to a United spokesman, the airline did not seek out a name fashion designer to create the new look. Rather the carrier considered several suppliers, but finally went with the one that made what United employees considered the most comfortable, yet attractive options.

The new accessories for men include ties in light blue and gold, as well as a rep tie that combines blues and gold. The men's suits are rather basic sack suit styles. For women, the options range from a gray suit to a navy blue pantsuit to a royal blue dress with horizontal and vertical dark stripes and a black belt.

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Total Image Group, a uniform and promotional products specialist, poked a vibrant face for the new international super home market store POCO which provides both quality and European styling home solutions at an affordable cost.

With their banana coloured vests and vivid red polo’s, the POCO team stood out vibrantly on the stores grand opening in Blacktown on Friday the 10th of May. Whilst reflecting POCO’S brand image, customers could easily identify POCO employees by their distinctive uniforms, an important aspect of customer service when browsing through a 6,000-metre square store. Employees also felt comfortable and practical in their uniforms with multiple pouches for their pens, phones, note pads and to clearly display their names.

Ann Newcomb, Total Image Group Account Manager says: "This is an exciting opportunity for Total Image Group to be working with the global furniture and home decoration company, Steinhoff International, which also operates Bay Leather Republic, Freedom and Snooze. We always put uniform practicality first and then incorporate a design that accurately mirrors and supports the brands image and POCOS uniform reflects exactly this."

Canadian-based apparel provider honoured as one of the best corporate suppliers in North America

Toronto, ON – Today, Unisync Group, a North American leader in corporate apparel and promotional products, announces it has received three awards from the North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD), the industry’s highest achievement. The awards are for three business-changing apparel programs with Unisync clients: The Ottawa Hospital, Rexall, and Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada.

NAUMD’s annual Image of the Year (IOY) Awards honours excellence in both the design and wear of image and corporate apparel programs. The award is the industry’s highest achievement and is selected by an independent panel of judges representing the fashion industry's most celebrated designers, journalists and fashion authorities.

“Rexall is committed to continuously improving our customer experience - from the introduction of exciting new products to the look and feel of our retail stores. Redesigning our employees' clothing was another important element in this focus,” says Paul Dale, Executive Vice President, Store Operations. “Our employees are the ambassadors of our brand. The uniforms that Unisync designed and developed helped to bring a sense of excitement to our staff, while also bringing the brand to life in our stores for our customers and patients.”

There is a saying that “the clothes make the person” which is equally true of image apparel. As a leader in the space, Unisync understands that strong uniform design can provide a visual extension of a brand story, and ultimately helps to illustrate the true DNA of the brand. In some cases, superior uniform design creates work efficiencies, like is the case at The Ottawa Hospital.

“The Unisync team could not be more deserving of this honour,” said Frances Furmankiewicz, Retired Director of Business Development, The Ottawa Hospital. “They really understand the impact that employee clothing can have on an organizations brand, as well as function.  The colour-coded uniform program that was developed and designed for our team was literally a business changer, both for our entire staff and for our patients.”

“As we embarked on designing a new uniform, we consulted with our members and it was clear the girls all wanted something modern, practical and comfortable.” says Pat Nykor, Supervisor of Merchandising, Girl Guides of Canada.  “The contemporary uniform that Unisync designed unites the different branches in girl-guiding and truly reflects the dynamic and cohesive organization that Girl Guides is today – and our members love them.”

Unisync was presented with the IOY Award for its work with The Ottawa Hospital in the category of Healthcare; in the category of Community Service for its program with Girl Guides of Canada; and won in the category for Retail Establishments/Non Food for Rexall.

“We are proud of the apparel programs that were developed for our customers, and to be honoured with three NAUMD awards this year is just the cherry on top,” says B. James Bottoms, COO, Unisync Group. “We are experts in image apparel and are thrilled to be recognized for the important work our team has achieved for our customers.”

About Unisync Group Ltd.

Unisync Group is a privately held Canadian owned company and an established leader in corporate apparel and promotional products throughout North America. The company provides more than three million employees with uniforms: work wear and personal protective apparel under the Hammill brand, and corporate uniforms and image apparel under the York brand. Its wide range of services include creative design, technical specification development, global sourcing, manufacturing, online ordering, bilingual customer service, strategic services and inventory planning, as well as state of the art distribution and program management. Unisync’s customization capabilities have been recognized for numerous award-winning design and technological breakthroughs, including six design awards in the past three years, and three in 2013, from the North-American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD). For more information, please visit www.unisyncgroup.com.

SEMINOLE, Fla. -- Superior Uniform Group, Inc., (Nasdaq:SGC), designer and manufacturer of uniforms, image apparel and accessories, today announced that Gerald M. Benstock has transitioned to the role of Chairman Emeritus, effective May 2, 2013.

"Jerry is an exceptional individual who has spent more than 62 dedicated and productive years with Superior. During his tenures as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Jerry led the Company to significant financial growth and consistent returns for shareholders. As he transitions to the role of Chairman Emeritus, his vast experience and knowledge of our industry will continue to provide considerable value to the Company and be a useful resource for the Board. We are honored and grateful that Jerry has accepted the title of Chairman Emeritus and look forward to receiving his advice and collaborating on future projects," said Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.

ABOUT SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGC), established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Headquartered in Seminole, Fla., Superior Uniform Group manages award-winning uniform apparel programs for major corporations nationwide.  Leaders in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing and state-of-the-art distribution, Superior Uniform Group helps companies achieve a professional appearance and communicate their brands—particularly those in the healthcare, hospitality, food service, retail and private security industries. The company's commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, support customers' diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Superior Uniform Group is the parent company to The Office Gurus® and everyBODY media®.  For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visit www.superioruniformgroup.com.

WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Moisture management apparel, also referred to as performance apparel, is not just for athletes any more. It's also fast becoming a garment choice for employees who work in hot and demanding environments, as well as anyone interested in maximum on-the-job comfort, no matter the work activity or surrounding temperatures.

Moisture management apparel is made entirely or partially from synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, since these manmade fibers can be manufactured to create air pockets that serve as funneling tubes to wick moisture away from skin. Such wicking action, in effect, mimics capillaries in the human body, which push oxygenated blood from inner arteries to outlying cellular tissues.

Temperature and worker exertion levels will typically dictate whether moisture management apparel is 100 percent synthetic -- to maximize its wicking characteristics, or a blend of fabrics, such as 65/35 poly/cotton -- to take advantage of the natural fiber's supple and abrasion-resistant characteristics.

As styling options have increased in recent years, so has the popularity of moisture management apparel. "At one time, if you wanted moisture management clothing, your choices were often limited to t-shirts," says Adam Soreff, Director of Marketing at UniFirst, a leading provider of uniforms and workwear to businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. "That's all changed. Today, moisture management apparel includes such items as t-shirts, polo shirts, and a wide selection of industrial and other workwear shirts. At UniFirst, we even offer performance wear that's flame resistant."

Moisture management innovators are now able to weave fibers into small patterns on shirts that provide extra strength to the resulting fabric without any increase in weight. "One of the more popular weaves is known as micro pique," Soreff says. "Micro pique features mini geometric patterns on the fabric face; the added strength allows the apparel to withstand the rigors of tough work, as well as the industrial wash processes used in uniform rental programs like ours."

By helping to regulate body temperature, moisture management apparel has been shown to improve muscle performance and worker productivity. And that can be considered a "home run" on every athletic or business manager's scorecard.

About UniFirst:
UniFirst (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing, outfits more than 1.5 million workers each business day. The company's most popular brands include UniWeave®, SofTwill®, UniWear®, and Armorex FR® UniFirst also offers Facility Service programs including floor mats, mops, and restroom products. For more information, contact UniFirst at 800-455-7654 or visit www.unifirst.com.

Herkimer, N.Y. —

A new medical, chef, law enforcement and formal wear clothing shop will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 17.

A ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. for Dr. Uniforms will begin celebrations, followed by refreshments and giveaways.

The business is located at 328 E. State St. in Herkimer.

For those interested in planning to attend, contact the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce at 866-7820 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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DODGEVILLE, Wis., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether a company of 5 or 5,000, selecting the right business apparel and corporate clothing is an important process. Lands' End Business Outfitters, the business outfitting division of Lands' End, announced it is taking the guesswork out of developing a uniform program with its new Uniform Design Studio tool, available at www.landsend.com/business.

The Lands' End Business Outfitters Uniform Design Studio is unlike any other uniform outfitting tool in the marketplace. Users can select from the most popular styles to create complete looks for casual, business casual and business formal uniforms by gender-flattering fit and even color. Users can also upload their organization's logo to determine placement, then create a profile to save each look and share it with colleagues, making the internal approval process more efficient.

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Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Grand Hyatt San Francisco and The Breakers Palm Beach win for edgy, elegant & versatile uniform designs

CHICAGO—For the 14th consecutive year, customers of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) won Image of the Year (IOY) awards during a banquet held by the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) in Orlando, Fla. Selected from an extensive list of prominent nominees, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Grand Hyatt San Francisco and The Breakers Palm Beach were presented with awards based on the design, versatility and quality of their apparel programs.

“Each year, Cintas impresses us with the amount of detail and creativity they put into the uniform process and how it translates into meeting or exceeding its clients’ goals,” said Richard J. Lerman, president and CEO of the NAUMD. “We are pleased to celebrate their uniform expertise and programs with the awards, which recognize the best in corporate workwear.”

Winner in the multi-unit hotel category, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, partnered with Cintas to create the RED Collection—a new line of contemporary suiting that speaks to the brand’s heritage and passion with bold red hues. As Marriott Hotels & Resorts’ signature color, red plays an intricate part of the uniform program, standing out against backdrops of charcoal grey or black while making bold, modern statements in the form of accessories.

“Symbolizing passion and energy, red shows up throughout the Marriott collection as the thread that ties all the pieces together,” said Jeff Marino, Creative Director, Cintas. “The stylish, contemporary design provides Marriott’s team with impeccable taste and style, and emphasizes their role around the world as true hosts.”

Winner of the single-unit award went to Grand Hyatt San Francisco, where Cintas fashion designer Robert Fajfrowski created uniforms that reflect the city’s trendy atmosphere and strong emphasis on architecture and design. Using innovative trims, textures, colors and cuts, Cintas created an edgy, yet sophisticated look for staff in customer-facing positions, including front desk, lounge and banquet personnel.

“The key for this client was to depict a progressive hotel experience through funky, yet professional uniform designs,” said Fajfrowski. “A huge inspiration for the program was the hotel’s brand identity and San Francisco’s reputation as a trendsetter.”

In the fine-dining category, Cintas partnered with The Breakers Palm Beach to create a uniform program resembling the elegance of the 1950s and 60s. Partially inspired by “Mad Men”—an AMC hit television series—the program sets the stage for drama and impact with multi-pleat dresses, textural fabric juxtapositions, and Dior-esque bow belts. Predominantly black with white and red accents, the uniforms capture the elegant, refined look of the previous decades while incorporating elements from the 21st century.

“The goal for this program was to create a memorable apparel program more in line with costumes than uniforms,” said Fajfrowski. “The wardrobe, along with staff hair and makeup, sets the stage for performance and captures the spirit of the 50s and 60s cocktail environment—perfect for guests seeking a true getaway.”

“We are very proud of the work that went into these apparel collections and honored that they are being recognized by the NAUMD awards” said Todd McKeown, Vice President Global Hospitality and Gaming, Cintas. “The awards are a testament to our team’s ability to create innovative, stylish apparel and deliver workwear programs that meet our clients’ objectives. It is inspiring to see our customers’ ideas develop into image programs that reflect their unique brands.”

For more information about NAUMD or a complete list of IOY award winners, visit www.naumd.com or call 516-393-5838. For more information about Cintas, please visit www.cintas.com or www.cintas.com/uniform-work-apparel or call 1-800-UNIFORM.

About Cintas Corporation:

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom cleaning and supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and document management services for more than 1 million businesses. Cintas is a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

Seattle, Wash; March 25, 2013 –SanMar® Corporation, a leading industry supplier of apparel and accessories, today announces the opening of its newest full-scale warehouse in Minneapolis. The 570,000 square foot distribution center replaces SanMar’s temporary 100,000 square foot facility, opened last year to more quickly serve the region.

The Minneapolis location offers next day shipping to Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, as well as portions of Nebraska and South Dakota. Over the coming months, SanMar will add more products, sizes and color options to its stock of inventory in the new warehouse.

“Our goal is provide customers the inventory and overall experience they expect, from ordering through fulfillment and shipment,” said Jeremy Lott, president at SanMar. “This investment in a full-scale warehouse is our commitment to house the most on hand inventory in the Upper Midwest.”

The new warehouse, located in the Twin Cities suburb of Shakopee, Minnesota, is an environmentally friendly building, conveniently located with easy access to major interstates in the area. Featuring a large show room, customer meeting room and onsite kiosk for ordering, the new warehouse is an ideal setting for local customers interested in experiencing SanMar products in person, and its expanded size will benefit all customers in the region.

The Minneapolis warehouse is now open and processing orders. Will call hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday for customers interested in picking up orders onsite.

SanMar® Corporation is a premier supplier of wholesale apparel and accessories including Nike Golf, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer®, Red House®, New Era®, Port Authority®, Port & Company®, District®, District Made, CornerStone®, Sport-Tek® and Precious Cargo®. A family owned and operated business since 1971 SanMar is based in Seattle, WA with seven national distribution centers.

WICHITA, Kan. — INVISTA has acquired Ashburn Hill Corp., associated intellectual property—including the TECGEN® brands—and a manufacturing operation in Texas. The TECGEN® flame resistant garment products expand INVISTA’s existing performance and protective fabric offerings, as well as add a new skillset to the company.

“INVISTA has an aggressive growth strategy that includes identifying new business opportunities to allow us to continue building a product portfolio that delivers value to customers,” said Jeff Brown, executive vice president, INVISTA Performance Materials. “The TECGEN® flame resistant brands have quickly gained trust in the marketplace, and by coupling that expertise with INVISTA’s existing global workwear capabilities, we have high expectations for the specialized garment segment.”

The acquisition includes two flame resistant brands:

• TECGEN Select® brand: Arc rated, flame and flash fire resistant clothing developed for manufacturing, transportation, mining, oil and gas, and energy utility operations
• TECGEN Xtreme® brand: NFPA/UL certified, lightweight apparel that repels moisture designed for firefighters for wildland and technical rescue applications

The brands will fall under INVISTA’s existing Performance Materials business segment, which includes the CORDURA® fabric brand. The TECGEN® brand research and development, sales and marketing teams will now have access to INVISTA’s global resources with a goal of growing the product offering.

“Developing workwear products with comfort and safety benefits are our priorities,” added Brown. “Our expanded team looks forward to building upon this best-in-class flame resistant fiber, fabric and garment technology.”

Employees from the Greenville, South Carolina, administration office and Angleton, Texas, manufacturing site will transition to INVISTA, which has 10,000 employees in 20 countries.

Jon Heard–who left INVISTA in 2008 to become chief executive of Ashburn Hill–returns to INVISTA and will continue to lead the business under the new ownership.

The TECGEN® brands are distributed through networks in North America and Australia. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Prior to the acquisition, INVISTA held a minority interest in the company.

TECGEN® fiber is a patented process developed with the next-generation of flame resistance technology for protective clothing including coveralls, base layers and hoods. TECGEN® fabric is produced in the USA and sold through a North American distribution network. For more information, click here.

INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. With a business presence in over 20 countries, INVISTA’s global businesses deliver exceptional value for their customers through technology innovations, market insights and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including: ADI-PURE®, ANTRON®, AVORA®, C12™, COMFOREL®, COOLMAX®, CORDURA®, CORFREE®, DACRON®, DBE®, DYTEK®, FLEXISOLV®, FRESHFX®, LYCRA®, PERFORMA™, POLARGUARD®, POLYSHIELD®, POLYCLEAR®, SOLARMAX®, STAINMASTER®, SUPPLEX®, SUPRIVA™, TACTEL®, TACTESSE®, TECGEN®, TERATE®, TERATHANE®, THERMOLITE® and TORZEN®. For more information, click here.