The Office of Fair trading findings. The OFT Ruling

The Office of fair trading in 2006 has now asked for Schools to avoid individual arrangements with clothing retailers as from their finding this has had the effect of increasing the cost of uniforms to the parents.

 Where schools are prepared to co-operate we are able to offer two levels of service to help Parents 1) We can add the school logo to suitable garments purchased direct by the parents (i.e. Tesco's Asda etc) 2) we can supply direct to the parent a matched garment to the schools specification with the logo.

These two services would offer benefits of price savings and greater flexibility to the parent for further information on how we can help you please email us at Schoolwear@ketteringembroidery.co.uk

   How to order the correct sizes for school uniforms?

 Manufacturers quote ages and chest sizes eg. Ages 3-4(24”), 5-6(26”), 7-8(28”), 9-10(30”), 11-12(32”), XS(34-36), S(36-38).

Measure over undergarments.

Keep tape measure level and close, not tight.

Chest: Measure at the fullest part of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up under the armpits and over the shoulder blades.

Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of the natural waistline.
Neck: Measure around the base of the neck.

Arm / Sleeve Length: Bend elbow slightly. Start at center back of neck and measure across the shoulder to the elbow - down to the wrist.