Help their uniform last, term after term.
Washing and Drying
Always follow the washing and drying instructions on the label. To avoid any shrinkage do not wash your garment on a higher temperature than stated on the care label and where possible, garments should be washed inside out. Some of our garments cannot be tumble dried as this can cause shrinkage.
Ironing
Ironing at temperatures that are too high can result in unwanted shine marks on garment. Protect your garments by turning the heat down on your iron, turning it inside out or even cover the fabric with a damp towel before ironing.
Top tips for washing
Be mindful when doing washing to save energy and keep your clothes in good condition. Follow these simple tips:
Why settle for 100 days when our uniform is built to last all year long?
Our eco products have been entered into our ‘50 wash challenge’. Each garment is washed 50 times at an independent testing facility to simulate real use, checking for fading, shrinking, and seam damage, giving us confidence in their durability over time.
Behind the seams: Our approach to quality control
Each of our suppliers employ a team of Quality Control (QC) specialists dedicated to ensuring that all products meet our specific requirements. The overseas QC team will inspect product prior to sending, guaranteeing that we only receive products that are consistent with our high-quality requirements.
Further inspections are then carried out by our QC team in the UK. Their responsibility is to assess deliveries from our factories using AQL methodology, ensuring that every shipment meets our stringent standards and that suppliers consistently uphold our quality expectations.
We carefully choose high-quality fabrics that are not only comfortable to wear but also easy to maintain. We work with our suppliers to ensure that all our fabrics are fit for purpose and require independent testing to be carried out on our fabrics prior to selection.
Factory Standards
Our main supplier, Banner are proud to be a certified B Corp, they are committed to creating sustainable schoolwear and making a lasting positive impact on people and the planet. Banner’s B Corp certification means fair working conditions, transparent supply chains, and responsible sourcing practices. Sourcing from high quality factories remains our priority.
Fabric Consistency
One of the key factors in uniform production is fabric colour and consistency. To ensure uniformity across all stock, swatches from each new fabric batch are reviewed and approved by the QC team.
Pilling Resistance
Fabric is tested for pilling using a method that simulates wear and abrasion to see how easily tiny fiber balls (pills) form on the surface. One common method is the Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester, where fabric samples are rubbed against a standard abrasive material in a controlled motion.
Colour Fastness
Before production even begins, all our materials are tested in a dedicated laboratory to meet strict international standards. Colour fastness is tested by exposing fabric to light, washing, or rubbing to see if the colour fades or transfers. Light Rooms ensure colours are consistent across every item. We inspect fabrics and finished garments before and during production, so parents can trust in the uniformity and finish of each piece.
Stitching, Embroidery and Further QC Checks
Final quality checks in garment factories ensure products meet standards before shipping. Inspectors look for defects like loose threads, poor stitching, colour mismatches, and size errors. They also verify trims, labels, measurements, and test zippers and buttons. Only garments that pass all checks are packed and shipped, ensuring consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
Packing
Garments are neatly folded with protective inserts, sealed in polybags with barcodes, then sorted and packed into labelled cartons for secure, organised delivery.