School uniform embroidery in Chatham is done in-house at Print More, 39 Luton High Street, where we stitch school logos, crests, initials and names onto polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, PE kits, book bags and leavers’ hoodies. We work with schools, nurseries, PTAs, sports clubs and parents across Medway and Kent, from single named jumpers to full bulk orders.
This guide explains what we can embroider or print, how school logo embroidery works, what affects the cost and how to plan a bulk order before the September rush.
Where Can You Get School Uniform Embroidery in Chatham?
You can get school uniform embroidery from Print More, 39 Luton High Street, Chatham, Kent ME5 7LE (01634 840202, WhatsApp 07592 798549). We digitise your school logo, stitch a sample for approval and embroider the full order in our own workshop, so you can check quality in person and collect locally.
One thing to know first: Print More is a print and embroidery studio, not a high-street school uniform shop. If you searched for a “school uniform shop in Chatham” to buy a specific school’s stocked uniform off the rail, your school’s own uniform list will name where to buy it. Where we help is the branding: adding your school’s logo, a child’s name or a class year to garments, and producing custom items such as leavers’ hoodies, staff polos and PE kits.
We are on Luton High Street in Chatham (ME5), with customers coming in from Gillingham, Rochester, Rainham, Strood, Walderslade and Maidstone
What School Uniform Items Can You Embroider or Print?
We can embroider or print almost any school garment: polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleeces, PE T-shirts, shorts, hoodies, book bags, PE bags and caps. Embroidery suits everyday uniform that is washed often; printing suits PE kits, event T-shirts and large designs such as the names on a leavers’ hoodie.
| Item | Best method | Usual logo position | Who orders it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo shirts | Embroidery | Left chest | Schools, nurseries |
| Sweatshirts and cardigans | Embroidery | Left chest | Schools, parents (names) |
| PE T-shirts and shorts | Printing or embroidery | Left chest or back | Schools, sports clubs |
| Book bags and PE bags | Embroidery or printing | Front centre | Schools, PTAs |
| Leavers’ hoodies | Embroidered logo + printed names | Logo front; names on back | Year 6, Year 11, Year 13 |
| Staff polos and fleeces | Embroidery | Left chest, name below | Teachers, nursery staff |
Embroidered sweatshirts and polos sit at the centre of most uniform lists and need a logo that survives weekly washing. Leavers’ hoodies are our busiest school product in spring, as Year 6, Year 11 and Year 13 groups order them for the summer term. See the full range on our school uniform printing and embroidery service in Chatham.
Is Embroidery or Printing Better for School Uniforms?
Embroidery is better for everyday school uniform such as sweatshirts, cardigans and polos, because the logo is stitched into the fabric and lasts as long as the garment. Printing is better for PE kits, one-off event T-shirts and large designs with many names or fine detail, and usually costs less per item.
| Embroidery | Printing (DTF or vinyl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Raised, smart, traditional | Flat, smooth, full colour |
| Durability | Survives frequent washing | Good; can crack or peel over years |
| Best for | Crests, logos, initials, names | PE kits, large back prints, name lists |
| Cost | Set by stitch count and order size | Set by print size, colours and order size |
Many schools mix both. A typical primary school order we handle is embroidered sweatshirts for uniform and custom school uniform printing in Chatham for PE T-shirts in house colours. For larger printed garment runs, see our custom T-shirt printing in Chatham page.
How Does School Logo Embroidery Work?
School logo embroidery follows four steps: you send the school logo, we digitise it into a stitch file and send a proof, we stitch a sample garment for approval, then we embroider the full order. Your stitch file stays on file, so every reorder matches the first batch exactly.
- Send the logo: vector files (PDF, SVG, AI or EPS) give the cleanest result. PNG and JPG work too; we check them for stitch quality first.
- Digitising and proof: we turn the crest into a stitch file and confirm size, position and thread colours against your school colours.
- Sample: we stitch one garment so the head teacher, business manager or PTA can approve it in person.
- Production: the full order is stitched, checked and ready to collect from our Luton High Street studio
In our experience, the most common problem with school logo embroidery in Chatham is a crest with very fine lettering, such as a Latin motto. Tiny text does not stitch cleanly at left-chest size. We flag this at the proof stage and suggest a simplified version, rather than producing blurred text across a full order of jumpers. For more on how we handle logos for clubs and businesses, see our logo embroidery service in Chatham.
Can Parents Order Personalised School Uniforms in Chatham?
Yes. Parents can bring in sweatshirts, cardigans, PE kits or book bags for personalising with a child’s name or initials. Names stitched into the garment do not peel off like iron-on labels, which helps when every child in the class has the same jumper.
For personalised school uniforms in Chatham that include the school crest, we ask for confirmation from the school before stitching its logo. Schools own their crest and many control where it is used, so this protects you, the school and us.
Popular parent orders include:
- Names on the inside collar or below the logo
- Initials on PE bags and book bags
- Year group or house name on PE T-shirts
Do You Handle Bulk School Uniform Orders Across Kent?
Yes. As a bulk school uniform supplier in Kent, Print More handles orders of all sizes for schools, academies, nurseries and PTAs, from a few named garments to whole-year runs. Orders can be split by size, class or child’s name, and your logo file is kept for top-up orders through the year.
Bulk orders run smoothly when they are planned around the school calendar:
- For September: confirm garments and sizes by the end of June. July and August are our busiest weeks.
- For leavers’ hoodies: send final name lists by mid-March for delivery before the summer term ends. See our custom hoodie printing options.
- For staff and nursery uniforms: these can be ordered any time. We confirm turnaround in your quote once the sample is approved.
We supply schools across Medway and the rest of Kent, including Maidstone, Sittingbourne and Gravesend. Because we stitch everything in Chatham, you have one local contact for proofs, samples and reorders.
How Much Does School Uniform Embroidery Cost?
The cost of school uniform embroidery varies from order to order. There is no single price, because it depends on your logo, your garments and how many you need. A one-off digitising charge, where applicable, creates your school’s stitch file, which is reused on every future order, and larger orders usually bring the per-item price down.
What changes the price:
- Stitch count: a detailed crest costs more than a simple text logo.
- Logo positions: a front logo plus a back name costs more than one position.
- Garment choice: heavier sweatshirts and premium polos cost more but last longer.
- Quantity: the per-item price falls as order size rises.
- Personalised names: names are priced per order, depending on how many you need.
For an exact figure, send us your logo, garment list and quantities and we will reply with a written quote based on your order.
Conclusion
For school uniform embroidery in Chatham, choose a local studio that digitises your crest properly, stitches a sample first and keeps your logo on file for every reorder. Print More does all three from Luton High Street, for single named jumpers and bulk school orders across Medway and Kent.
Frequently Ask Questions
Print More is an independent print and embroidery studio in Chatham, not a school’s appointed uniform stockist. We embroider and print school logos for schools, PTAs, nurseries and clubs that commission us directly, and we personalise uniforms for parents. If your school names an official supplier on its uniform list, check whether crested items must be bought there before ordering elsewhere.
If you are searching for “embroidered school uniforms near me” in Medway, Print More is at 39 Luton High Street, Chatham ME5 7LE. We serve Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Rainham, Strood and Walderslade, and supply schools across Kent. Call 01634 840202 or WhatsApp 07592 798549 to check opening hours before visiting.
In most cases, yes. We can add names, initials or an approved logo to plain sweatshirts, cardigans and polos bought elsewhere, as long as the fabric is suitable for stitching. Very thin or stretchy fabrics can pucker, so we check each garment first.
Embroidery usually lasts as long as the garment, because the logo is stitched into the fabric rather than printed on top. To keep it sharp, wash uniforms inside out at a low temperature (follow the garment’s care label), avoid bleach and do not iron directly over the stitching. Polyester embroidery threads hold their colour well through a full school year of washing.
Send final name lists by mid-March for delivery before the summer term ends. That allows time to collect sizes and names from pupils, approve a proof and print the name list on the back. Earlier is better, as spring is one of our busiest periods.
Ready to brand your school’s uniform?
Call 01634 840202, WhatsApp 07592 798549, email sales@print-more.co.uk or visit at 39 Luton High St, Luton, Chatham ME5 7LE or request a school uniform embroidery quote today.
