The 2005 Juniors collection comprises of 11 casual styles that together form an integrated schoolwear package. Ranging from toddlers’ T-shirts to teenagers’ fleece jackets, the garments are available in a choice of children’s sizes, from 1-2 years through to 14-15 years, depending on the style, plus adult sizes S-XXXL for larger pupils, and a total of 26 colours across the collection.

Already the basis for many school uniforms, the Fruit of the Loom Junior 65/35 Polo is perfect for the schoolwear market. The durable, easy care 65% polyester/35% cotton fabric (170/180 gm/m2) is highly resistant to the wear and tear associated with school life, whilst offering equally high levels of comfort.

The garment’s slightly slimmer fitting compared with less up to date polos, plus its contemporary self-coloured buttons, have received top marks from today’s appearance-conscious pupils. Parents are equally delighted by the well-executed design of the collar and mitred placket, which help to prevent curling in these areas, thus maintaining the garment’s smart looks for longer. The 65/35 Polo is available in 11 colours.

Complementing the Junior polo is a choice of three Junior sweatshirts. The Set-In Sweat, Raglan Sweat and Open End Sweat are made from Fruit of the Loom’s soft, but hard-wearing 70/30 cotton/polyester brushed fleece fabric (in 260/280 gm/m2), and are preferred over traditional woollen pullovers by a growing number of schools.

Providing the ideal background for school badges and crests, the garments feature comfortable cotton/Lycra rib crew necks (plus ribbed cuffs and hem with Lycra on the Raglan and Set-In styles), self-coloured jersey shoulder to shoulder tape (on the Set-In and Open End styles) and twin needle stitching throughout. The Raglan and Set-In Sweats are available in 11 and 13 colours respectively, the Open End Sweat in five colours.

Fruit of the Loom schoolwear customers also have a choice of two Junior hooded sweatshirts, the Hooded Sweat and Zip Through Hooded Sweat, plus complementary Jog Pants, all in the same cotton rich fabric as the crew neck sweats. The three styles are available in six, four and three colours respectively.

T-shirts are central to many modern school uniforms and sports kits, and Fruit of the Loom again offers a choice of three styles, in two fabric weights. The Original T is made in 135/145 gm/m2 cotton, features a taped neckline and is available in six colours.

The Valueweight T is preferred by the majority of schoolwear buyers, offering heavier weight (160/165 gm/m2) cotton fabric constructed from quality-assured Belcoro yarn for exceptional comfort and printability. This popular garment, which incorporates a cotton/Lycra rib crew neck to further enhance wearer comfort, is available in no fewer than 24 colours.

The new Valueweight Toddler T shares the Valueweight T’s specifications, but has side seams to give a better fit for nursery school age children (sizes range from 1-2 years to 2-3 years), a narrower cotton/Lycra rib neck, and every item is metal detected for total security. It is available in a choice of six colours.

Last but by no means least is the Junior Outdoor Fleece, a fashionable, cost effective item of school outerwear that it is lightweight yet incredibly warm and super comfortable. The short shear, pill-resistant polyester fleece fabric is breathable and offers fantastic easy care credentials.

The jacket features self-coloured YKK zips to the front and side pockets, and an elasticated draw cord and stopper to the waist. Available in a choice of seven core school colours, the Junior Outdoor Fleece is an indispensable part of this autumn’s back to school uniform package.

Jane Goodman, Vice President of Marketing, said, ‘Whatever your customers’ schoolwear requirements, Fruit of the Loom has an item of modern, functional activewear to meet their demands.

‘Moreover, our renowned product quality and consistency, unrivalled garment availability throughout the year, and over-arching emphasis on delivering value for money solutions, mean that you can be confident your satisfied schoolwear customers will return time after time.’

For further information on the Fruit of the Loom Juniors range, and matching young adult styles, visit the company’s European website at www.fruitoftheloom.com or contact Customer Services on 01952 682900 or email : cust_enquiry@ftlte.fruit.com.

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