We represent all involved in the supply of school specific uniforms
From retailers, direct to school suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, decorators, agents and schools. Together, our members clothe three quarters of Britain’s school children. Our committee is made up of many people from across the whole industry who give their time voluntarily and share a passion for what we do.
We promote the benefits of school specific uniform
The Schoolwear Association represents all those involved in the supply of school specific uniform – retailers, direct to school suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, decorators, agents and schools. Together, our members clothe approximately three quarters of Britain’s school children. Our committee is made up of many people from across the whole industry who give their time voluntarily and share a passion for what we do. Established in 2006, we have over 200 members who subscribe to a Code of Conduct and work to drive up standards in our industry.
What we do
The Schoolwear Association represents all those involved in the supply of school specific uniform – retailers, direct to school suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, decorators, agents and schools. Together, our members clothe three quarters of Britain’s school children. Our committee is made up of many people from across the whole industry who give their time voluntarily and share a passion for what we do. Established in 2006, we have over 200 members.
We promote best practice among members
And strengthen the links between schools, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers to schools.Our members sign up to a Code of Practice
Outlining ethical and fair tradingWe communicate with schools directly
To encourage them to actively seek our members for their supply needs. Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, suppliers, decorators, agents and schools form our membership.
We provide advice and keep members up to date
Drawing on our collective experience and knowledge in the industryWe represent the sector when speaking to Government
We are in active discussion with a wide range of organisations including Government agencies, the Office of Fair Trading, the National Governors Association and teacher and parent organisations.We are the go-to contact for press and media
Our media team aim to get positive messages regarding school specific uniform into the press and deal with the very busy back to school period when there is an enormous amount of interest to school uniform stories.