Schoolblazer has confirmed a merger with Australia’s Hancock & Gore group, owner of the Mountcastle and LW Reid brands in Australia and Argyle in New Zealand, to create a global
Schoolwear manufacturer Trutex is the winner of the MadeForMums Best Durability School Uniform 2024. The parenting website awarded Trutex a Gold in its School Uniform Awards 2024, with findings from
Family-owned UK children’s footwear brand, ToeZone, will soon be launching its new Back to School range. The durable footwear collection offers breathable, wipe-clean and scuff-resistant styles across shoes and boots,
Over recent months, The Schoolwear Show has been busy behind the scenes creating a refreshed corporate image. New branding that better reflects the show’s core values will be unveiled at
David Luke’s new ‘circular’ school blazer will be recycled through Project Re:claim, the world’s first commercial-scale polyester recycling plant, which opened in the UK in January 2024. Project Re:claim is
The outstanding work of the charity Goods For Good has been recognised by a national award for one of its volunteers. Retired former schoolwear outfitter, Howard Skolnick, received the award
Laura Turner meets Marilyn Grose, founder and owner of Encore in Saltash, Cornwall, to discover how her passion for theatre led to a one-stop-shop for costumes, events and uniforms. Laura Turner:
For Back to School 2024, Banner will present its largest new product launch as well as a restructuring of its popular ranges. The launch involves new additions to the APTUS
At this year’s Schoolwear Show, Douglas and Grahame’s schoolwear brand, 1880 Club, will present its 2024 collection with increased use of recycled fabric. In a step towards a more sustainable
How online schoolwear retailer My Clothing is caring for its customers and the planet. Laura Turner: When and by whom was My Clothing established? Kelwin Heighton: When Tesco decided to exit the
In the run-up to Back to School, the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched a new school uniform fundraising campaign to support families working in the British fashion
Marks & Spencer has confirmed it is holding the price of its school uniform for a third year as part of its commitment to protecting value on the products that
Established in 2022, Oxfordshire-based Earth Uniform is on a mission to supply schoolwear with a clear conscience. Laura Turner speaks to founders Lib Charlesworth and Jo Beeney to learn more
Schoolwear Show exhibitors highlight their most popular products from the 2022 event as well as what’s new for Back to School 2023. David Luke The star product on David Luke’s stand at
The results of the MRW National Recycling Awards were revealed on 6 December at the Westminster Park Plaza, London, with Trutex winning in the Circular Economy category for its Re:Form
Banner, the UK’s largest supplier of school uniforms and sportswear, has partnered with full-service creative agency, Holdens, to launch a new website and direct mail campaign. With the recent introduction of
Over the years, the Schoolwear Association has helped families meet the costs of school uniform. Now it is calling on the Government to make school uniform tax exempt to drive
This year’s Schoolwear Show will provide a helping hand to charities, including Goods for Good, by connecting them with the industry’s key suppliers and retailers. Alongside children’s charity Sal’s Shoes,
Simon Gossling, co-founder of online school uniform recycling initiative Uniformerly, has received a Points of Light Award. Presented daily by the Prime Minister, these awards highlight outstanding individuals who are
A recent survey by school uniform labelling company Stamptastic has revealed that on average, 75% of primary school children lose 1-2 items of uniform per year. Furthermore, 21.5% of those
Visitor registration is now open for the 2022 edition of The Schoolwear Show. Simply click here and complete the online registration form to secure your place. Hosted at Cranmore Park Conference
