October is quickly approaching, and with it comes Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time when communities come together to honor those impacted, raise awareness, and promote early detection. Across the country, many police, fire, and public safety agencies have found a meaningful way to participate: by incorporating pink elements into their uniforms throughout the month of October.
At Nelson Uniform, we’ve had the privilege of helping many agencies show their support in ways that balance professionalism with community engagement.
One example is our recent project with the Westfield Fire Department, who partnered with us to create pink heat press shirts for their personnel. These shirts not only stand out visually but also carry an important message: that the department stands with those fighting breast cancer and remembers those lost.
Why Heat Press Shirts Are the Perfect Option
If your agency wants to take part this October, now is the time to act. Custom shirts are the fastest, most flexible way to get your team outfitted before Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins. While custom pink badges have been popular in years past, it’s now too late in the season to get those produced. Shirts, however, are still very achievable—and we’ll handle all of the details for you.
Heat press shirts are:
- Affordable — a cost-effective way to outfit an entire department.
- Customizable — add your department’s name, emblem, or a ribbon design to make it your own.
- Comfortable & Practical — easy to wear during daily operations or at community outreach events.
- Impactful — a visible and meaningful way to show your department’s support for breast cancer awareness.
Act Now for October Delivery
With October just weeks away, don’t wait to get your order started. We’ll make sure your shirts are designed, produced, and delivered in time so your department can participate fully in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.