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What affects the cost of school uniforms and corporate wear in Kenya?

Uniform pricing varies by fabric, quantity and branding method rather than a single fixed rate — here’s what actually moves the number on a quotation.

Fabric choice

Cotton-poly blends cost more than pure polyester but wear better and are more comfortable for daily use; wool-blend blazer fabric costs more again than standard twill. Schools and companies balancing budget against durability usually settle on a cotton-poly blend as the practical middle option.

Order quantity

Bulk pricing improves with volume, as cutting and setup costs are spread across more garments. A single blazer costs more per piece to produce than the same blazer ordered as part of a 200-unit school order.

Branding method

Embroidery costs more per piece than screen printing but lasts longer through repeated washing — see our embroidery vs screen printing comparison for the full trade-off. A brand-new crest or logo also has a one-time digitising or screen setup cost that doesn’t recur on re-orders.

Customisation

A standard colour in stock fabric is more economical than a custom colour match, which may require a minimum fabric order from the mill. If your school or company colour is close to a standard shade, using the nearest stock colour can meaningfully reduce cost.

Getting an accurate number

Because of these variables, an accurate price only comes from a formal quotation against your specific garments, quantities and branding choice — we're happy to break down a quote line by line so you can see where the cost sits.