04/09/2026
👕♻️ SCHOOL UNIFORM – COULD PRE-LOVED BE THE WAY FORWARD?
With the cost of getting children ready for school putting increasing pressure on family budgets, there’s a growing conversation around making school uniform more affordable – and more sustainable too.
In our latest article, Sam Dale & Son in Holmes Chapel looks at why getting good value from uniform isn’t always about buying the cheapest option – sometimes it’s about making sure clothing lasts long enough to be passed on and given a second (or even third!) life. (Arch Publications)
Through their Pre-loved Trade-In Scheme, families can return good-quality uniform in exchange for credit towards future purchases, helping other local families while keeping perfectly wearable clothing out of waste. 🌍💚 (Arch Publications)
It’s a great example of how saving money and reducing waste can go hand in hand.
👉 Have a read of the full article here:
https://www.archpublications.com/post/school-uniform-affordability-sustainability-and-a-second-life