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The Uniformer
Welcome to The Uniformer, a podcast devoted to the companies, teams, and individuals who provide uniforms, image apparel, and equipment to hundreds of millions of workers across the world. We are the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors, the NAUMD.
Episodes
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The Uniformer Live: Rethinking Uniform Sizing with Esenca
Getting uniform sizing wrong creates more than a return shipment—it adds administrative work, delays, and frustration for the people who need the right…
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The Uniformer Live: Lazzar USA on Workwear & Mexico Manufacturing
From its roots in swimwear to a growing uniform and workwear business serving Mexico and the United States, Lazzar has built its approach around adaptability…
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The Uniformer Live: Navigating Global Apparel Production with Merchfuel
Custom apparel is becoming faster, more flexible, and more closely connected to the uniform business. In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with…
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The Uniformer Live: Graffiti Caps & the Future of Domestic Headwear
What does it take to keep making custom headwear in the United States? In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Michael Struck, Sales Manager…
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The Uniformer Live: Draper Knitting's 170 Years of Textile Innovation
How does a textile mill keep innovating after 170 years? Rick Levine talks with Bethany of Draper Knitting, a sixth-generation family business in Canton…
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The Uniformer Live: Edwards Garment on Uniform Trends & New Essentials
What does a modern uniform need to deliver? In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Nicolette Dykstra and Chip Danby of Edwards Garment about…
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The Uniformer Live: SoCal Global on Smarter Global Sourcing & Supply Chains
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with David Price, President and CEO of SoCal Global Trading, about building a more flexible, resilient…
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The Uniformer Live: Kariwala Industries on the Human Side of Uniforms
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits down with Anil Kariwala, founder and CEO of Kariwala Industries, for a conversation that reaches far beyond…
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The Uniformer Live: Bodd on Smarter Uniform Sizing with SizeMatch
What if a 60-second body scan could transform the way uniform programs are designed, issued, and managed? In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits…
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The Uniformer Live: Workwear Outfitters & Licensed Contract Programs
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Kristi Hinton, Business Development Sales Manager for Licensed Contracts at Workwear Outfitters, about…
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The Uniformer Live: Supacolor on the Future of Uniform Decoration
From industrial laundering and high-performance fabrics to personalization and supply chain compliance, decoration has become one of the most technical aspects…
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The Uniformer Live: Neptune Uniforms — Old School, New World
Linda Cohen-Tobin, President of Neptune Uniforms & Equipment, joins The Uniformer to discuss how a legacy uniform dealer continues to thrive in an industry…
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The Uniformer Live: Rocky Brands on NFPA Changes & Next-Generation Duty Boots
How do you build a duty boot that's lighter, stronger, and ready for the evolving needs of first responders and military personnel? In this episode of The…
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The Uniformer Live: BAMKO on the Convergence of Uniforms, Promotions & Brand Experience
Uniforms are becoming more than just what employees wear—they’re increasingly part of a company’s broader brand experience. In this episode of The Uniformer…
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The Uniformer Live: CiCLO Technology and the Future of Biodegradable Synthetics
Synthetic textiles deliver durability and performance—but they also contribute to the growing problem of microplastic pollution. In this episode of The…
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The Uniformer Live: LION & Elbeco on the Future of Public Safety Uniforms
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Christina Parise, Director of Product Management for Elbeco by LION, about how public safety uniforms…
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The Uniformer Live: Tough Duck on the Future of Safer, Smarter Workwear
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits down with Gavin Rich, President of Tough Duck, to talk about how one of North America’s long-standing…
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The Uniformer Live: Read's Uniforms on Growing Through Service & Technology
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits down with David George, Vice President of Sales at Read's Uniforms, to talk about the growth of a…
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The Uniformer Live: Headwear USA from Factory to Front Line
In this episode of The Uniformer Live, Rick Levine sits down with Nik Mirich, President and Partner of Headwear USA, for a wide-ranging conversation about the…
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The Uniformer Live: JA Uniforms on Hospitality, U.S. Manufacturing & Innovation
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits down with Alexander “Alex” Arencibia, Founder and Owner of JA Uniforms, for a wide-ranging conversation…
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The Uniformer Live: Inside Modern Uniform Manufacturing with Thames Apparel
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine talks with Lisa Li, Creative Director for Thames Apparel International, about the changing demands of modern…
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The Uniformer Live: Blåkläder Workwear on Quality, Function, and Sustainability
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine welcomes Sean Kearley, Country Manager for Canada, and Andrew Perillo, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for…
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The Uniformer Live: Beyond the Patch with Penn Emblem
What turns an ordinary garment into a recognizable uniform? In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine speaks with Richard Hirsh and John Joseph of Penn…
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The Uniformer Live: The Science Behind Better Uniforms with Hohenstein
Independent testing has become an essential part of designing uniforms that are safer, more comfortable, and built to perform. In this episode of The…
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The Uniformer Live: FLEXGUARD® and the Future of PPE with Hunter Apparel Solutions
For 90 years, Hunter Apparel Solutions has evolved from a traditional tailoring business into one of the world's most innovative developers of PPE and…
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The Uniformer Live: Boston Leather and the Business of Public Safety Accessories
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine speaks with TJ Valentino, Sales Manager at Boston Leather, one of the uniform industry’s leading manufacturers of…
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The Uniformer: Natalie Wilson on Inclusive PPE, Uniform Standards, and the Future of Workwear
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine speaks with Natalie Wilson, Founder and Managing Director of Workwear Solutions International and a NAUMD Board…
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The Uniformer: Camo, Culture, and Cash: What’s Driving Workwear Right Now
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Uniformer News Round Table, where Rick Levine (Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors…
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The Uniformer News: When Uniforms Become the Message (January 2026)
Uniforms are never just clothes. They’re branding, identity, safety equipment, cultural signals, and sometimes a lightning rod. In this January 2026 news…
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The Uniformer News – December 2025: Dress Codes, Turnover, Women’s Workwear & the Rise of AI
In this December episode of Uniformer News, host Rick Levine is joined by columnists Leslie Watt-McArdle and Aileen Out for a fast-moving, global look at how…
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The Uniformer News: Comfort, Tradition, and Change — What’s Shaping the Future of Uniforms
Welcome back to The Uniformer — the show that explores the people, ideas, and companies driving the world of uniforms, image apparel, public safety, and…
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The Uniformer News: National Uniform Day Recap + Global Trends in Police, Workwear, and Retail Uniforms
In this month’s Uniformer News, Rick Levine, Eileen Out, and Leslie Watt-McArdle unpack the stories shaping uniforms and workwear across the globe. The trio…
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The Uniformer: Pricing Whiplash, Pocket Lore & National Uniform Day
Rick Levine (Executive Director, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors), Leslie Wale, and Aileen Out swap two fresh stories each and…
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The Uniformer News: Copies, Rentals, Robots & the Future of Uniforms
In this lively roundtable episode of The Uniformer News, NAUMD Executive Director Rick Levine is joined by columnists Leslie Watt-McArdle and Eileen Out for a…
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The Uniformer: News Roundtable - Uniforms, Wrist Warmers & Midnight Navy: A Global Look at What We Wear
In this episode of The Uniformer News Roundtable, Rick Levine is joined by columnists Eileen Out and Leslie McArdle to unpack six unique stories shaping the…
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The Uniformer: News Roundtable – Episode 1
In this inaugural News Roundtable episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine is joined by NAUMD columnists Aileen Out (Netherlands) and Leslie Watt McArdle…
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The Uniformer: The PFAS Puzzle - What Uniform Makers Need to Know
In this essential episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine, Executive Director of NAUMD, sits down with Bruce Calder, VP of Consulting at Claigan…
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The Uniformer: Blue Generation’s Eric Rubin on Apparel Innovation, Promo Power & Family Legacy
In this episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine speaks with Eric Rubin, President of Blue Generation, who shares his unique perspective from decades of…
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The Uniformer: Global Perspectives on Workwear with Aileen Out of Pretty Business
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine sits down with Aileen Out, writer, speaker, and influencer behind prettybusinessworld.com. Based in the…
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The Uniformer: Exploring Global Marketing with Anles Cabrera of Carrington Textiles
In this insightful episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine chats with Anles Cabrera, Group International Marketing Manager at Carrington Textiles. Anles…
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The Uniformer: Jose Gomez on Transforming Edwards Garment and the Future of Corporate Apparel
In this engaging episode of The Uniformer, Jose Gomez, President and CEO of Edwards Garment, sits down with host Rick Levine, Executive Director of NAUMD, for…
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The Uniformer: Navigating Global Production: Insights from Michael Lowery of Motives International
In this episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine, Executive Director of the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD), sits down…
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THE UNIFORMER: Randy Carr of World Emblem on Innovation and the Future of Uniforms and Emblems
In this episode of The Uniformer podcast, Rick Levine, Executive Director of NAUMD, sits down with Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem, to explore the dynamics of…
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The Uniformer: Inclusive Innovation: Fashioning Adaptive Apparel with Kate Annett-Hitchcock
Join us on this enlightening episode of The Uniformer as we sit down with Kate Annett-Hitchcock, Professor Emerita at the Department of Textile and Apparel…
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The Uniformer: Emblems and Patches - Crafting Excellence with Richard Hirsh of Penn Emblem
In this episode of The Uniformer, Rick Levine, Executive Director of NAUMD, sits down with Richard (Rich) Hirsh, National Sales Manager at Penn Emblem. They…
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The Uniformer: Crafting the Future with Simon Hunter
In this captivating episode of "The Uniformer," we sit down with Simon Hunter, CEO of Hunter Apparel Solutions, for an insightful conversation that delves deep…
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The Uniformer: Mastering the Art of High-Visibility Apparel with Scott Corrao
Join us in this engaging episode of The Uniformer as host Rick Levine, president of the NAUMD, sits down with Scott Corrao, the dynamic president of Reflective…
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The Uniformer - Anil Kariwala And The Conscious Approach to Uniform Industry Leadership
In this episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine, Executive Director of the NAUMD, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Anil Kariwala, CEO of…
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The Uniformer: Interview with Rossella De Angelis, Group Communication, CSR, and Circular Economy Director at Klopman International
In this enlightening episode of The Uniformer, host Rick Levine engages in a comprehensive discussion with Rossella De Angelis from Klopman International, a…
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The Uniformer: Mastering Leather Accessories for Uniforms with TJ Valentino of Boston Leather
Dive into the world of specialized leather accessories for the uniform industry in this captivating episode of The Uniformer, featuring TJ Valentino from…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Jeff Mergy from Bold Metrics
Jeff Mergy is the Vice President of Product Strategy, Partnerships, and Innovation for Bold Metrics. The company has a mission to change the way the world’s…
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The Uniformer - A talk with John Arquette from Galls and Josh Sandhaus from US Patriot
Join eCommerce Director for Military at Galls, John Arquette, and Josh Sandhaus, Vice President of Operations at US Patriot Tactical (a Galls Company). Both…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Mark Smith from LION Americas
Mark Smith is the President of LION Americas, which serves the personal protective equipment, uniform and logistics needs for fire departments and law…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Rhiannon McMahan of Midsouth Solutions
Rhiannon McMahan is the Sales and Operations Manager at Midsouth Solutions. She is a passionate leader driving herself and her team with a "can and will do"…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Charles Wang of Winnitex
Charles Wang is the Chief Operating Officer for Winnitex. He has an extensive background in workwear textiles and apparel manufacturing. The company has…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Jeff Mason of North59 and SimpleBiz360
Jeff Mason is the owner of North59, LLC, a sales and marketing agency representing various public safety and outdoor brands. He has worked at Oxford Industries…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Enzo Cancellieri of Game Sportswear
Enzo Cancellieri is the Vice President at GAME Sportswear & Workwear. He is an experienced and passionate executive of workwear, outerwear, and safety apparel…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Jill Coleman of Alvanon, Inc.
Jill Coleman is the Vice President Of Business Development Alvanon, Inc, a global innovations company that helps apparel brands improve their fit to reflect…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Andrew Ashcroft of Carrington Textiles
Andrew Ashcroft is the International Business Development Manager for Carrington Textiles, a global workwear textiles manufacturer with factories in Asia and…
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The Uniformer - A talk with Louise Becart of Pincroft Dying & Printing
Louise Becart is a Business Strategy Analyst at Pincroft Dying & Finishing. Louise is relentless in her pursuit of improving processes and eliminating waste…