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BRIEFINGS

SWATCHES

United Airline personnel
look good and feel good
in uniforms that work for
them-because they were
designed with their input.
Photos: United Airlines.

Working the runway

R

emember Tim Gunn's advice to Project Runway designers to "Make it work"?
That phrase takes on a whole new meaning when designing uniforms for
United Airlines personnel who literally work the runway.
The airline's 28,000 technical operations, ramp service and catering operations
employees need clothing that can handle the demands of their jobs, including exposure
to all kinds of weather from freezing cold to maximum heat and humidity.
United turned to Carhartt Company Gearâ„¢, a Dearborn, Mich.-based global premium
workwear brand, to create a collection of uniforms. To develop the designs, Carhartt went
directly to the source-United employees-to understand what they needed on the job.
Carhartt conducted focus groups and wear tests with approximately 1,000 domestic
and international workers, using their feedback to enhance the garments' features and
functionality. This included developing fabrics that addressed all kinds of climate
conditions.The company also incorporated safety elements including color-blocking
on high-visibility gear to address dirt and grime. Practical details like bottoms with
custom-designed pockets to fit wands and other tools ensure efficiency.
Carhartt paid particular attention to feedback from female employees, designing
a women's collection that offers proper fit and functionality. Ultimately, Carhartt
designed more than 50 pieces made to fit the specific needs of the below-wing
workforce. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.

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