Ralawise offer a range of garments, of which the materials can withstand the daily rigours of a child at play, whilst remaining gentle to their skin. For the school, its important that colour consistency and durability are evident - allowing continuity in uniforms to be consistent throughout the age groups.

Fortunately, with the leading brands seeking to ever improve the quality of the products they offer, parents and schools alike have a greater choice than ever before when it comes to kitting out their young ones. This highly competitive sector of the industry sees brands product offerings increase in both quality and number each year.

Maddins has long been recognised as providing high quality schoolwear products. Its garments are soft to the touch and the colour consistency is resilient, with incredible durability.

A fine example of this is the MD01B kid's raglan sweatshirt. This easycare crew neck sweatshirt is made from a special woven fabric of 45% acrylic, 30% cotton, 15% polyester and 10% mixed fibres. The extensive range of colours - 11 in all - means almost all school colours are available, and as these colours retain their vibrancy even after repeated washing, the sweatshirt is a very popular choice.

An exciting new product from Maddins is the MD17B kid's craft apron. A child's creativity is something to always be encouraged - but the cleaning up afterwards can sometimes prove a bit of a nightmare! This apron, available for both infants and juniors, minimalises the potential mess from paints and crayons to children's clothes by keeping them well covered.

Russell Europe's re-branding for 2006 saw the introduction of Jerzees Schoolgear. As the name would suggest, the label concentrates solely on garments for the classroom and playground. The J539B children's polo shirt is available in 14 colour ways and is suitable for ages one through to 12 years old. The 65/35 polyester/ringspun cotton pique material is perfect for displaying the school crest.

Many of today's schools opt for a T-shirt as part of their uniform as opposed to a shirt and tie. Fruit of the Loom's SS031 kid's valueweight tee is a great choice for this part of the uniform. A long time strong seller for Ralawise, the garment is available in an impressive 21 colours with a range of sizes suitable between the ages of 1/2 - 14/15 years old.

Result's R160J junior reversible stormproof jacket is perfect for keeping a child warm whilst they play outside. Available from XXS - XXL, the jacket has a strong waterproof PVC coated polyester on one shell and a non-pilling polyester fleece on the other and is windproof. Designed to withstand everyday school wear and tear, the jacket is available in seven colours. Along with the R150J Rugged Stuff Junior Long lined coat, which is available in five colours, Result now offers a selection of school outerwear that is second to none in the industry.

Kustom Kit has introduced its K995K kid's training top for 2006. The top has a 100% nylon outer, 100% polyester mesh body lining and 100% polyester lining. With a concealed hood, shoulder and sleeve panels and air vents at the underarm, the top is ideal for wear at after-school sports clubs or during physical activity.

Quadra offer a range of bags suitable for various parts of a school pupil's week. Its QD017 gymsac, available in seven colours, is perfect for sports. For day to day use, the new QD455 junior backpack is ideal. The ergonomic padded back panel and padded adjustable shoulder straps ensure comfort for the user. The QD455 has a 12 litre capacity and with various pockets throughout, this bag is designed to hold all the books, stationery and lunch a child may need for a day at school.

With styles also available from BagBase, Henbury, Whytes plus many more, the kids & schoolwear section of the Ralawise Directory should accommodate all your requirements. Take a look through pages 225 - 246 to see what is available.

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