Penn Emblem Company Receives NAUMD Innovation Award for Glow-in-the-Dark Silicone Emblem

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Innovation award recognition: Penn Emblem Company receives the 2026 NAUMD Innovation Award for its glow-in-the-dark silicone emblem technology.
• Silicone emblem trend continues: Silicone emblems and patches remain one of the fastest-growing decoration categories, driven by demand for dimensional styling, durability, flexibility, and visual appeal.

Penn Emblem Company, a full-service branded apparel and promotional product decoration company, announces it has received the 2026 NAUMD Innovation Award for its glow-in-the-dark silicone emblem technology.

The design, the Centurion FR Silicone on Glow-in-the-Dark, was recognized for a combination of advanced silicone molding, intricate detail, and functional low-light visibility, the company notes.

According to the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD), Penn Emblem’s innovation “pushes the frontier of emblem design” by combining “detailed FR logo artistry with a functional glow-in-the-dark silicone backing.” The organization also highlighted the emblem’s micro-detail, raised elements, and precision lettering, calling it “a compelling identification solution that performs beautifully in all conditions, day or night.”

Silicone emblems have become one of the fastest-growing decoration solutions in the industry, known for their dimensional appearance, flexibility, durability, and modern aesthetic.

“We’re truly grateful to be recognized with the Innovation Award,” said Rich Hirsh while accepting the award on behalf of Penn Emblem Company. “Silicone has been dominating the emblem market for the past few years, so our goal was to take it to the next level. Seeing it go from concept to a finished product, and now to this stage, is incredibly rewarding for our whole team.”

The company emphasized that the achievement was the result of collaboration across departments, from design and development to production and manufacturing.

“Innovation like this doesn’t happen alone,” Hirsh shared. “It’s the result of collaboration across design, production, and everyone behind the scenes who helped push the idea forward and refine it every step of the way.”

Penn Emblem Company says it looks forward to continuing to develop innovative decoration solutions for the uniform and promotional products industries.

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