At Chadwick Teamwear, we believe business should be about more than just profit, it should be about purpose. That’s why we’re proud to launch “Our little guide to making a big impact”, a new communication piece that sets out our commitments to ethical trading, sustainability and social responsibility.

For schoolwear and teamwear retailers, as well as growing brands who want to build their reputation on trust, this guide is more than just a document. It’s transparent look at how we can operate and what we stand for.

A Philosophy That Puts People, Planet and Profit on Equal Footing

Our philosophy is simple: do the right thing. As an independent British business with over 60 years of experience, we’ve seen the industry change and we’re evolving with it. Our “Three Ps” approach – People, Planet, Profit – is the backbone of every decision we make.

Whether it’s our ethical sourcing practices, the durability of our products, or our approach to shipping and packaging, we are building a business that supports long term sustainability for everyone in the supply chain, including our retail partners.

What You’ll Find Inside the Guide

Here are just a few highlights from our guide:

• Sustainability in Action: From sourcing fabric and trims from OEKO-TEX® approved suppliers to packaging every garment in biodegradable bags, we’re reducing environmental impact without compromising product quality.
• Ethical Sourcing: All our factories, under the stewardship of our team in China, are audited to amfori BSCI standards and we also make use of amfori BEPI, ensuring safe working conditions, fair pay and environmental care throughout our supply chain.
• Carbon Footprint Reduction: From container optimisation in shipping to switching to electric vehicles in our UK fleet, we’re taking action to lower emissions across the board.
• Reforestation Initiatives: We’ve helped plant over 400,000 trees through long-term partnerships in the UK and Tanzania, offsetting some of our carbon footprint while making a tangible difference.
• Premium Products That Last: Our teamwear isn’t fast fashion. It’s designed for durability and longevity, with many of our bestselling products still going strong over a decade later.
• People First: From weekly fitness classes and employee coaching to mental health support, we champion our people just as passionately as we support our partners.

Why This Matters to You

As a retailer or brand partner, your reputation is tied to the products you sell. Working with a supplier that’s transparent, ethical and forward thinking isn’t just nice to have, it’s a competitive advantage.

Consumers, schools and sports organisations are becoming increasingly aware of sustainability and social responsibility. By partnering with Chadwick Teamwear, you’re aligning with a supplier whose values add long term value to your business.

Join Us on the Journey

We know we’re not perfect. But we are committed. And we’re proud to be open about where we are on our journey and where we’re going.

Download “Our little guide to making a big impact”

Let’s build a more ethical, sustainable future together. Chadwick Teamwear – An Ethical Business

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“This years P&P was an awesome show. The best one yet. Really, really busy and we literally met up with hundreds and hundreds of customers old and new.” beamed Sales Director Tim Roberts.

This year’s show was an exciting one for us at Chadwick Teamwear. On top of showcasing our full Kinetic, Edge, iGEN, Radial, Pro, Tech Core and Core ranges, we were delighted to showcase a number of new products.

“We were thrilled to showcase a number of new garments, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Benefitting from innovative designs and high-quality fabrics, they look set to make a significant impact in the world of teamwear, training wear and schoolwear.” continued Tim.

The latest new products we launched at P&P

New to the Tech Core range this year are our 980 Chevron Puffer Jacket, a premium thermal 987 Chevron Puffer Coat and premium thermal team 993 Chevron Gilet which all feature contemporary designs.

Adding to the Core range is our weatherproof 971 Apex Quilted Jacket and a new functional kit and travel bag, our 956 Hybrid Holdall.

Our Kinetic range has grown with the introduction of our new functional and stylish 931 Tech Polo and our ever popular iGEN range now includes a new multipurpose 965 Showerproof Jacket and 967 Technical Tee made from 100% recycled polyester.

We’re always proud to showcase and introduce products that meet the diverse needs of our customers, whether for sports teams, businesses, or schools.

Thank you so much to everyone who visited us over the three days. It’s always great to hear your feedback and to know that our products continue to meet your expectations. A big thank you once again for stopping by our stand and engaging with our team. We’re excited for what’s to come and look forward to working with you in the future.

Get in touch

If you missed us at the show or want to learn more about our new products, don’t hesitate to reach out here – we’re here to help with all your teamwear, schoolwear and training wear needs!

For a copy of our new product leaflet contact our marketing team here.

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We are super excited about this year’s show and the opportunity to meet our clients old and new. Visit us on STAND A20 to view our Kinetic, Edge, iGEN, Pro, Core and Tech Core ranges, plus our specialist Radial Cricket range. Chadwick Teamwear will also be showcasing a number of new products including a technical t-shirt, coats and a hybrid holdall.

Chadwick Teamwear is the first choice for premium quality and high-performance non-branded clothing for sports teams, clubs and schools. Our unbranded sports clothing is suitable for a wide range of sports and is ideal for customising with your own brand. As a leading sportswear supplier with more than 50 years of experience operating in the UK, Chadwick Teamwear prides itself on the ability to offer in-demand products with unrivalled quality to match the needs of its customers.

“We are excited about this years show and the opportunity it provides us to meet up with clients old and new. It’s a chance to showcase our ever popular ranges and a number of new projects we’re launching this year” highlights Sales Director Tim Roberts.

Offering a uniquely designed and manufactured unbranded teamsport range available from UK stock, customers can choose from Chadwick Teamwear’s team sport hoodies, jackets, technical t- shirts, training pants, leggings, midlayers and much more.

What’s new this year?

We are delighted that at this year’s show we will be showcasing a number of new products. Come and join us…

When? Sunday 23rd – Tuesday 25th February 2025

Where? Stand A20, Hall 20, NEC, Birmingham

Want to pre-book an appointment with our expert sales team?

BOOK HERE

We hope to see you there.

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Our team in China

Our China office team, established over 20 years ago, is fundamentally crucial to our business. It makes us truly unique and sets us apart from other importers and brands. Looking out for the best interests of Chadwick Teamwear and our customers, they are specifically hand-picked and recruited by us. Unlike our competitors who work through third parties, we are proud to have our own dedicated team.

“As our range of products continues to grow and our stock levels increase, we continue to grow our team of sportswear specialists in China and will continually invest in our infrastructure over there to complement our UK headquarters. The new office is a major testament to this ongoing commitment” explains Managing Director Joel Chadwick.

Our supply chain

As an established importer, ensuring a reliable high quality supply chain and manufacturing process has been key to our success, especially given often turbulent times globally. All products are designed and developed in-house at our 40,000 sq. ft UK warehouse, office and showroom in Altrincham. We listen carefully to our wide customer base and seek to develop highly functional multi-purpose teamwear products of premium quality. Our complete development and production process is fully managed by a dedicated and highly knowledgeable team in the UK and supported by the experienced team in China.

Joel explains further “ We combine our 50+ years knowledge as a fabric supplier with our considerable experience of manufacturing sportswear garments offshore with specialist partners. We’ve travelled extensively throughout the Far East and Asia over the years, we’ve done ‘the hard yards’ when it comes to sourcing the right suppliers. Both our UK and very own China team also have a wealth of experience in our industry. When combined with our proven testing and inspection procedures, quality is rigorously controlled at every stage. This enables us to deliver consistent market leading products to our customers. ‘Fit for purpose’ products time after time, season after season.”

Quality control and ethical training

Our China team provide the eyes and ears on the ground, it’s an invaluable part of our operation – communicating, managing our expectations as well as understanding the local cultures and working practices. But they offer much more than that. Having our own dedicated and specialised quality control team on the ground has many, many benefits. It enables quick decision-making during time-critical production while also ensuring that bulk production accurately replicates the original approved garment samples and specifications time after time. Importantly, our China team help us manage that all manufacturers and factories associated with the production of Chadwick Teamwear’s products subscribe to a range of recognised ethical trading initiatives and understand their social and corporate responsibilities to their employees, buyers, and end users.

We are delighted to have invested in the long-term success of Chadwick Teamwear with our new China office.

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Fabric Selection – Ensuring it is Fit for Purpose

The foundation of any garment is its fabric. Selecting the right fabric is crucial, as it must meet the specific demands of the garment’s intended use. Here are some key properties we consider at Chadwick Teamwear:

• Durability – For items like pants that undergo significant wear and tear, fabrics need to be robust and resistant to damage, with snag ratings being a key factor in fabric selection.
• Comfort – Fabric selection for everyday wear needs to prioritize comfort and feel. Skin-friendly brushback and breathable fabrics are consistently delivered with Chadwick Teamwear garments.
• Functionality – Specialized garments, such as training wear, require moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties.
• Flexibility – Activewear fabrics should provide ample stretch and recovery to accommodate movement without losing shape.

By carefully evaluating these properties and leveraging our in-house fabric expertise with over 60 years in the industry, we ensure that the chosen fabric will enhance the garment’s performance, longevity, and look.

Colour Standards & Weight Selection: Consistency is Key

Colour is a critical aspect of a garment’s appeal and brand identity. Our colour standards and fabric weights are meticulously tested and require a number of approval processes before being signed off for production. This ensures colour and weight continuity throughout ranges, time and time again.

• Colour Matching – Fabrics are dyed to match exact colour standards on production runs, ensuring uniformity across different production batches.
• Long-Term Stability – We test for colour fastness to ensure that the garment maintains its vibrant hues despite washing, exposure to sunlight, and other environmental factors.

Comprehensive Fabrics Testing: Tailoring Tests to Garment Needs

Once the fabric’s weight and colour are approved, it undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets the necessary standards for its intended use. Testing is completed both in house and via 3^rd parties  – ITS Intertek – BS EN ISO methods. For example:

• Snag Testing – Garments are often subject to snagging tests to ensure the fabric can withstand overall wear and resist pulls and tears.

Further Testing: Beyond Basic Requirements

To guarantee the highest quality, we perform additional tests tailored to specific requirements. These tests include:

• Spirituality – Although this term typically pertains to human aspects, in fabric testing, it metaphorically relates to the intrinsic quality and integrity of the material.
• Print Durability – For garments with prints, we test the fabric to ensure that designs remain intact and do not fade or peel over time.
• Hydrostatic Testing for Waterproof Products – Waterproof fabrics undergo hydrostatic testing to measure their resistance to water penetration, ensuring they keep the wearer dry under various conditions.

Ready for Production: Ensuring Quality from Start to Finish

After the fabric has passed all relevant tests, production can commence. This stage involves cutting, sewing, and assembling the garment, all while maintaining stringent quality control measures to ensure that the final product meets our high specification standards.

By focusing on these critical steps – fabric selection, colour, weight, and comprehensive testing – we ensure that every garment we produce is of the highest quality. This meticulous approach not only enhances the garment’s performance and longevity but also guarantees customer satisfaction, encouraging them to return to Chadwick Teamwear time and time again.

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The Edge Team Polo is part of the ‘Edge’ team and training range. This polo is a stylish 3-button grandad-style ribbed collar shirt with raglan sleeves, scooped hem and side detail.

This next generation design is made with premium 180gsm super-soft pique, quick dry fabric that would complement any teamwear range. The range is unique and distinctive due to its subtle contrast colour panelling and signature “Edge” print design, yet it coordinates seamlessly with our broader product offering, making it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional teamwear polos.

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This 1/4 zip hooded pullover top is made from a 180gsm 3 layer bonded technical shell and is fully weatherproof.

With the signature Edge range self-colour print detailing along the shoulder line and the contoured arm panel in a contrasting texture produces the much-desired modern teamwear aesthetic. Whilst the construction, trim and fabric combine to create a fantastic feel that reflects the quality expected from Chadwick Teamwear.

The Edge Pro Hooded Jacket is available in both Black and Navy in sizes ranging from LY up to 4XL.

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First to land in January is a black and navy version of our popular Cricket Trouser aimed at the T20 market.

Early Summer will see the launch of a new premium unlined training short with a tech waistband & zipped pockets. Also a new showerproof jacket with concealed hood & premium spandex midlayer. All will be available in plain black and navy to slot into our Core range. These additions bolster our “good, better, best” price point offering in our Core range, which will complement any of our existing colour combination ranges.

There’s also a new ladies 2-in-1 sports with short with baselayer inner to be added to the iGen range available in black and navy. In addition, Chadwick’s will add navy/royal expanding iGen to 12 stock colours.

We will also be adding a new rucksack to our stock range, perfect for school and teamwear.

Finally, we are adding a brand new colour combination range in addition to all our existing stock ranges. This will include a full zip midlayer, traditional collar polo, tech T-shirt, sweat top and zoodie.  Look out for more information on forthcoming launching and “pre-launch” preview sample drops!

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Over the past few years there’s been an explosion in interest in changing robes. Originally designed to keep surfers warm in cold climates, they’ve now become essential kit for anyone looking to keep warm and dry.

And it’s not difficult to see why – a good changing robe solves the problem of getting changed in a public space whilst helping you to dry and keeping you unbelievably warm at the same time.

Even if you’re not planning to use a changing robe to get changed out of cold, wet gear, they’re also great at protecting you from the elements.

We’re now seeing our Weatherproof Changing Robes used for a variety of purposes from getting changed on the sidelines of a rugby game, watching outdoor events, wrapping up after a swim, or even walking the dog! There are so many uses for them.

Why Use A Changing Robe?

There are many reasons to use a changing robe, but chief among them is the convenience that comes with a hands-free option to help you transition between wet or dirty clothes and clean ones. It is all done under the robe, where you have plenty of space to move. It also creates privacy where you may not otherwise have any available.

What To Look For

Weatherproof qualities: The best Weatherproof Changing Robes keep out the rain and are also windproof to protect you from the elements. They also come with soft and warm linings to help you dry off and to keep you warm.

Size:  Sizes are very generous to enable you to change easily, so bear this in mind when choosing your ideal fit. Check the dimensions carefully and don’t necessarily opt for the size you’d normally choose for a standard jacket. If you’re normally a size large you may be surprised to find that a medium looks and feels better.

Price: There’s a broad price range for weatherproof changing robes, and for the most part, you get what you pay for in terms of material quality and use. Low-cost robes may look the part but will not offer the same level of protection from the wind, cold and rain or keep you as warm and dry.

Why Chadwick’s?

Our Weatherproof Changing Robes are designed to compete with the best in the market. Unlike leading competitors, Chadwick’s offer fully taped waterproof seams as standard and a 170gsm waterproof pu-coated outer shell to keep out even the harshest of elements. And with a 340g Sherpa fleece lining you can be sure that our Weatherproof Changing Robes will keep you warm.

Available in sizes 10-13 to XL our robes come fully unbranded. There are access zips in the lining for you to add your own brand, or to add your customers’ branding.

To find out more about our Weatherproof Changing Robes call our sales team on 0161 9272571 or visit https://chadwicktextiles.co.uk/product/weatherproof-changing-robe/

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The changing robe is fast becoming one of the most popular items for college and university sports team-sports. It’s the must-have accessory for those looking for something to wear whilst drying off, getting warm, keeping dry as well as changing.

Chadwick Textiles Weatherproof Changing Robe is now available from UK stock in black and navy in children and adults sizes.

• Specialised fit for all outdoor and watersports changing needs
• 170 gsm waterproof PU coated outer shell
• Fully taped waterproof seams
• Heavyweight sherpa fleece lining
• Heavy duty 2-way zip and external zipped pockets
• Internal zips for embroidery & print access

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