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 world of uniforms and workwear. From a U.S. fire department's shift to PFAS-free turnout gear, to the fashion-forward wrist warmers of Air Greenland, to the ongoing global push for properly fitting women’s PPE—this episode has it all.

The trio also explores:

• The pros and cons of school uniforms and their cultural implications.

• Philadelphia’s dramatic police uniform color change from powder blue to midnight navy.

• How Gen Z is quietly reshaping workplace dress norms with minimalist, uniform-inspired wardrobes.

A thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation filled with data, global perspectives, and just the right amount of playful banter.