Quick answer: Schools should choose durable, easy-care fabrics, collect sizes early for every year group, and order a sample kit before confirming bulk quantities and delivery dates.
Schools and academies buy sportswear differently from clubs: many sizes, many students, tight budgets and a hard deadline at the start of term. This guide helps PE departments, bursars and academy managers plan a kit programme that lasts.
Quick answer
A school sports uniform programme usually includes a PE t-shirt or polo, shorts or skort, a training top or hoodie, a tracksuit, and team kits for competitive sports. Choose durable, wash-friendly polyester fabrics, collect sizes per year group, order 10–12 weeks before term, and keep the same design for 3+ years so reorders stay simple.
What a typical programme includes
| Item | Who wears it | Recommended fabric |
|---|---|---|
| PE t-shirt or polo | All students | Polyester or poly-cotton, 140–180 GSM |
| PE shorts / skort | All students | Polyester with elastic waist |
| Training top / quarter-zip | All students or teams | Polyester tricot or brushed fleece |
| Tracksuit | Teams, staff | Polyester tricot, 240–320 GSM |
| Team kits | Football, rugby, netball, basketball teams | Sublimated polyester |
| Staff wear | PE staff, coaches | Polos and jackets with embroidery |
Planning timeline
- 12–16 weeks before term: agree design, colours, crest files.
- 10–12 weeks: approve samples and size chart.
- 8–10 weeks: confirm quantities per size and year group.
- 6–8 weeks: bulk production and shipping.
Sizing for students
Order youth sizes for younger years and adult sizes for older students, plus a size set for fitting days. Keep 10% stock in the most common sizes for new students. See how to collect team sizes.
Durability matters
- Sublimated designs never crack or peel after school laundry.
- Embroidered crests last longer than heat-pressed badges.
- Reinforced seams for rough play.
Keeping reorders simple
Keep the same design and colours for several years. Your approved sample and artwork stay on file, so reorders need no new setup. Related: custom teamwear for clubs, football kits, team uniforms.
From our factory floor in Daska, Sialkot
At Ravix Pro Industry we have manufactured sportswear and clothing since 2008. Design, pattern making, cutting, stitching, sublimation, screen printing, DTF, embroidery, quality control and packing all happen under one roof, so we control colour, fit and timing ourselves. Our advice in this guide comes from what we see on real orders every week: the questions buyers ask, the mistakes that delay production, and the details that make a sample match bulk.
Ready to start? Request a free quote or message us on WhatsApp with your design, quantity and sizes. MOQ from 30 pieces per design. We reply within 24 hours.
FAQs
Can schools order small quantities?
Yes. Our MOQ is 30 pieces per design, with sizes mixed.
Can you add the school crest?
Yes, by embroidery, sublimation or patches, matched to your Pantone colours.
How early should schools order?
10–12 weeks before term for a new design, and 6–8 weeks for a repeat order.
Do you supply staff and coach wear?
Yes: polos, quarter-zips, jackets and tracksuits with matching branding.
Sources
- Ravix Pro Industry teamwear and school orders, 2008–2026.
