Fabric Guide
Ordering school uniform fabric in bulk
Matching the colour, choosing the right fabric for each garment, working out the metres and getting it all ready before the new session.
By Shahzad Cloth House, Sialkot ·
Start with a sample
The quickest way to match a uniform is to start from the one you already have. Send us a clear photo in daylight, or bring a swatch or an old shirt to the shop. Photos taken indoors under tube lights can make grey look blue and navy look black, so daylight matters.
Choose the fabric for each garment
| Garment | Usual fabric | Usual colours |
|---|---|---|
| Shirts | Shirting or light wash & wear | White, sky blue |
| Trousers and shalwar | Wash & wear or suiting | Grey, navy, black, khaki |
| Shalwar kameez uniforms | Wash & wear | White, grey, sky blue |
| Winter blazers and sweater layers | Heavier suiting | Navy, maroon, black |
Wash & wear is the usual choice for uniforms because it keeps its press through a school day and survives frequent washing. Our wash and wear guide explains what to look for.
Work out the metres
- Count the uniforms by rough size: small, medium and large children, plus any staff.
- Ask the tailor for the length of one shirt and one trouser or shalwar in each size.
- Multiply and add a little extra for new admissions during the year.
- Send us the counts on WhatsApp and we will work out the total with you, so you buy enough without waste. For adult lengths, see how much cloth a shalwar kameez needs.
Buy it all from the same batch
The same colour can vary slightly from one dye batch to the next, and on a row of children in uniform the difference shows. Order the whole quantity at once so it comes from the same batch, and keep a few spare metres for repairs and late admissions.
Order before the rush
Schools, parents and tailors all get busy before a new session and after the summer break. Place bulk orders a few weeks early so the fabric is cut and the stitching is finished on time.
How bulk orders work with us
Send us the colour, the garment and how many you need on WhatsApp. We check the shelves, send photos, confirm the price and delivery, and cut the full order to length. We deliver bulk orders across Pakistan, or you can collect from our shop at Chowk Adda Pasrooriyan, Sialkot. There is no minimum, so we also cut fabric for a single uniform. See our uniform fabric page for office, hospital and staff uniforms too.
