About

Serving Working Professionals. Since 1952.

What began as a neighborhood clothing and uniform store grew into a trusted destination for quality apparel, footwear, and dependable service for New Jersey’s working professionals.

Our Story

1952 Outfitting
Those Who
Protect

The Old-Fashioned Way.
Since 1952.

Atlantic Uniform Company opened its doors in Belleville, New Jersey in 1952. Through seven decades and two generations of family ownership, the standard hasn’t moved: measure by hand, stitch in-house, stand behind the work.

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Atlantic Uniform & Textile Co. Season's Greetings ad, The Belleville Times, December 28, 1972

1972 The Belleville Times

Atlantic Uniform Co. Inc. Lee Riders Jacket ad, The Belleville Times, April 19, 1984

1984 The Belleville Times

Atlantic Uniform; the old-fashioned way feature article, The Belleville Times, March 5, 1992

1992 The Belleville Times

2026

Still here.
Still measuring
by hand.

Atlantic Uniform Company

Our Story

From Dungarees
to Department Programs.

Interior of the original Atlantic Uniform store in Belleville, with shelves of workwear and footwear — The original Belleville store

For generations, customers knew Atlantic Uniform for durable everyday essentials — blue jeans, or “dungarees” as many longtime customers called them — outerwear, pea coats, work boots, and accessories for tradespeople, municipal workers, and hardworking families throughout the area. Brands like Levi’s, Lee, and Timberland were longtime staples of the business.

A pressed Class A department uniform with insignia, representing Atlantic Uniform's shift from workwear into uniform programs — From everyday workwear to department uniform programs

DNA

Uniforms Have Always Been Part of Our DNA.

While Atlantic Uniform served the broader workwear market, uniforms were always central to the company’s identity. Over the decades, we supplied uniforms for crossing guards, public works departments, postal employees, police officers, and other professionals who needed to look sharp and perform on the job.

From the late 1990s through the early 2020s, Atlantic Uniform also became a trusted source for United States Postal Service uniform programs and postal employee needs.

Communities

Growing With the Communities We Serve.

Storefront of the 65 Market Street Newark location, formerly Katzin's Uniforms, with police, fire, EMS and security uniform signage — 65 Market Street, Newark — formerly Katzin’s Uniforms

As Atlantic Uniform evolved, so did the professionals we served. In addition to its long-standing Belleville storefront at 444 Washington Avenue, the company operated a Newark location at 65 Market Street — formerly home to Katzin’s Uniforms — and expanded its focus on law enforcement, corrections, EMS, and fire professionals in 2006.

In 2012, Atlantic Uniform moved to its current Belleville location at 468 Washington Avenue, a larger facility featuring expanded showroom space, customer parking, and dedicated on-site sewing and embroidery workshops.

Officer Protection

Ahead of the Curve in Officer Protection.

In 2010, Atlantic Uniform entered the body armor market, recognizing the growing need for advanced officer protection. Through its long-standing partnership with Armor Express, Atlantic Uniform has grown into the largest Armor Express dealer in New Jersey — and one of the largest dealers in the nation.

Giving Back

Giving Back.

Supporting the community has always been part of who we are. Atlantic Uniform proudly supports youth organizations, local and state PBA associations, fundraisers, and charitable causes throughout the region. If you are looking for a sponsor for your next charitable event, please contact us.

Leadership Team

A Combination of Operational Expertise,
Service Excellence, and Public Safety Credibility.

Led by a twenty-five-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, Atlantic Uniform understands the preferences, challenges, and day-to-day realities of law enforcement professionals in a way few uniform companies can. With diverse backgrounds and complementary skill sets, the team provides balanced leadership rooted in experience, trust, and long-term vision.

Lou Camacho in Newark Police Department uniform on horseback with the Mounted Unit — Lou Camacho, Newark PD Mounted Unit

Luis "Lou" Camacho

President

Lou leads agency sales, strategic customer relationships, and department partnerships throughout the region.

A lifelong New Jersey resident and retired Newark Police Department officer, Lou brings decades of firsthand law enforcement experience to Atlantic Uniform. During his career he served in a variety of assignments, including the department’s Mounted Unit, where his commitment to service became a defining part of his time on the job.

Lou works directly with agency decision-makers, procurement leaders, and command staff to ensure programs and orders are handled with professionalism, responsiveness, and care. He is known for always coming through for customers and delivering the kind of service that builds long-term trust.

Francesca DeRogatis

Vice President of Operations

Francesca leads operations, finance, administration, and strategic growth initiatives.

A proud New Jersey native, entrepreneur, and former management consultant, Francesca brings more than fifteen years of experience in marketing, sales, and business operations across retail, e-commerce, and B2B environments, with a focus on scalable systems and exceptional service.

Having grown up in the family business, Francesca returned as a second-generation owner to help lead Atlantic Uniform’s next chapter. She oversees technology, inventory management, workflow improvement, pricing strategy, and back-office operations — modernizing the company while preserving the trusted relationships built over the years.

Francesca holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a BA from Smith College.

Brittany DeRogatis

Vice President

Brittany brings extensive hands-on experience across every facet of the business, including retail operations, agency sales, and body armor programs.

Over the past three years she has focused exclusively on the company’s body armor division, where she oversees ordering, billing, processing, and customer relationships. She is highly knowledgeable in Armor Express products, department specifications, and the unique needs of individual officers and agencies.

Before joining Atlantic Uniform full-time, Brittany worked in hospitality and customer service — experience that continues to shape her people-first approach today. She is known for her commitment to making sure every customer receives exactly what they need.

Our Team

Meet the People Behind Atlantic Uniform.

From the retail floor to the sewing and embroidery workshops, our team brings the experience, care, and attention to detail that keep departments and individual professionals coming back.