PPB May 2018

Terry Ramsay is associate editor of PPB. Who Is Wearing School Uniforms? From 2000 to 2014, the percentage of public schools with mandatory uniforms increased from 12 to 20 percent. Source: National Center for Education Statistics In the 2013-2014 school year 19 % of U.S. schools required uniforms 23 % of elementary schools required uniforms, compared to 15% of secondary schools. Up to 47 % of high-poverty schools had mandatory uniforms, compared to 6% of low-poverty schools The latest addition to the 100 percent certified organic cotton collection, the Organic Polo Shirt has a self-jersey collar, three-button placket and side seams. Classic and comfortable, polo shirts work well for both men and women in a variety of work spaces. Royal Apparel / PPAI 26995 / www.royalapparel.com The Port Authority ® Micro Tattersall Easy Care Shirt provides a fresh take on a classic pattern with yarn-dyed micro tattersall. The wrinkle-resistant 3.5-ounce, 60/40 cotton/poly blend makes it perfect for everyday wear. With features such as back pleats, a left chest pocket and a hemmed shirttail, the style is ideal for corporate uniform programs. Special touches include dyed-to-match buttons, button- through sleeve plackets, two-button adjustable cuffs and a hidden button-down collar. The versatile shirt comes in navy/heritage blue, heritage blue/royal and white/dark gray in sizes XS-4XL. Transfer Express / PPAI 690341 www.transferexpress.com | MAY 2018 | 19 INNOVATE