What’s behind the badge?
I am not talking about the police officer, the soldier or the firefighter. I am talking about what is right behind the badge or more accurately what is holding the badge: the uniform. We all have different feelings when it comes to uniforms: feelings of disgusts due to a strong smell of French fries because […]
What do Firemen Think of Their Gear?
To show our appreciation, NICCA USA decided to invite the firemen of the Fountain Inn fire Department to a cook out at our facility. I took the opportunity to discuss with them what they thought about their gear. One of their answers surprised me: “they work too well”! In fact the gear protects them so […]
Cotton: A Day in the Life
A single cotton fiber experiences many different places and processes before finding its way onto a shelf and into our lives. From the field to the closet, we can dive into the lifecycle of cotton! Starting as a seed, cotton is typically grown for six months beginning as early as February and as late as […]