Schools
Sustain Textiles specialises in creating breathable, durable and comfortable school uniforms, using sustainable materials which are tailored to meet the demands of the Northern Territory climate whilst reflecting the ethics and values of your community.
We can create Polos, Shorts, Skirts, Sweatshirts, Jumpers, Sun Hats, Shirts, Dresses, Skirts, Pinafores, Socks and much more.
Whatever uniform item you seek, we can assist with the ideal sustainable clothing solution.
Our Process
1. Design
We create digital design mock ups of your desired product
2. Fabrics
We guide you on what materials will best meet your uniform requirements
3. Samples
Our Master Tailor creates a sample/prototype for your approval
4. Delivery
Once approved, we manufacture and deliver your order within your chosen timeframe
Want to discover our full range of clothing and accessory options? Then download our catalogue here.
We understand that uniforms need to be both functional and smart, long-lasting and able to withstand the daily activities of your students, whilst suiting a range of heights, sizes and age ranges.
On average, your students will be spending 35 hours every week wearing their uniform. This means it’s vital that your uniforms are hard-wearing, wearable and a proud representation of your school.
Sustain Textiles has an extensive history of designing, manufacturing and delivering environmentally-conscious uniforms to schools across Australia, including the Northern Territory and remote aboriginal communities. With members of our team having lived in remote communities, this means we utilise our experience and real-life understanding to provide you with the best quality clothing options possible.
Whatever your uniform needs, whether seeking multiple styles and colours or you are uncertain of which option to select, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help guide the process from start to finish.
You can select from sweatshirts, sportswear, tees, polos, varsity jackets and shorts – suitable for year-round wear.
If you are still unsure, we welcome you to talk directly with our team to provide personal, one-to-one support. We are committed to building partnerships with schools, working together towards a brighter, healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Our Experience
We have extensive experience working with schools of all shapes and sizes; so whatever your wholesale uniform requirements, chances are we’ve worked on a project similar to your own before.
Here are a few examples of past projects we partnered on.
Northern Territory School
This particular school hosts 600+ Kids (from Preschool to Year 12), and approached us for a uniform design solution.
This school had an issue with their design consistency, and wanted a uniform solution that both looked smart whilst tailored to suit each year groups’ needs.
They also wanted to find a solution for the cooler months in the Northern Territory, as they’d not been able to source any feasible options for students that addressed the colder climate.
We worked closely with school’s leadership team and business manager, offering our expertise and guidance to produce an appropriate uniform solution.
We recreated a consistent school wide design and patterns for this school, all without changing the basic colours that they had for preschool, primary and secondary schools.
For the cooler months, we designed two styles of sweatshirts, retaining this same colour scheme.
We created a long sleeve tee using 100% premium cotton, in addition to another sweatshirt with woven cotton outside and woollen fleece inside for the extra warmth.
The sweatshirts were a big hit and we ended up making the same fabric sweatshirts for their staff as well. In fact, we produced over 1000 more units for this school following this project.
Ultimately, we were able to provide a simple solution to this Northern Territory School which was practical, attractive and met their every requirement.
Referral School
This new school customer approached us last year through good word of mouth.
This school explained how they did not want any changes made to their uniforms. However, they did want a quicker turnaround period for their uniforms as their current supplier did not meet the deadlines and took 9 – 12 weeks to fulfil orders on average.
They required a better standard of customer service, and were looking to establish a long-term supportive partnership with the right uniform supplier.
We supplied this school’s first batch of uniforms within the promised time frame, with their uniforms delivered within 30 days.
Despite this occurring during the height of the pandemic, where transport links were hugely disrupted and freight services were severely delayed, we were able to commit to and meet this key deadline.
Most of all, this school required efficiency and great customer service. They wanted to find a uniform supplier who was trustworthy, dependable and could be counted on to stick to their word – which we are proud to say we accomplished for this project, and continue to do so for this client.
They are now a regular customer and we are currently in the process of helping this Australian school develop more sustainable uniform options for this school.
Rugs & School Accessories
Uniforms aren’t the only wholesale items we supply for schools.
Our recycled plastic rugs make fantastic additions to any educational setting. Robust, attractive and made to specification; you can choose the colours, pattern and size, making this versatile rug suitable for any space.
Our school accessories are the perfect accompaniment to your uniforms; with customised backpacks, rucksacks, tote bags, socks, hats and stationery accessories available making these items completely unique to your school.
Our Fabrics
Organic Cotton
Linen
Tencel
Recycled Polyester
Blends
We offer organic cotton, recycled cotton, linen, Tencel, recycled polyester and fabric blends, so you can select from hard-wearing, light weight and environmentally responsible uniform options.
You can also be confident that our manufacturing processes reflect your school’s values, with our fair wage and ethical policies guiding every element of our operations. We ensure our wages work to support families in providing their own children with an education and improved quality of life.
If you would like to read more about our transparent manufacturing policy or our mission to support every individual’s right to safety, security and opportunity click here.