Business Details
Local School Uniform Experts in CT & MA
Blakes School Uniform has proudly served over 80 schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts for more than four decades. Our locally owned business employs current and former high school students from Stratford, CT and Springfield, MA, ensuring community-driven service. We offer personalized in-store assistance and a user-friendly online platform with school-specific dress codes and size charts. Our commitment to quality includes a satisfaction guarantee for the entire school year. We specialize in polo shirts, plaid jumpers, skirts, gym uniforms, and accessories, with on-site embroidery and screen printing services.By choosing Blakes, customers support their local economy while accessing reliable, school-approved uniforms. Our team works one-on-one with families to navigate sizing, styling, and special orders. We maintain physical stores for hands-on service while providing the convenience of 24/7 online shopping. Our expertise in school uniform requirements ensures accurate fulfillment for students and administrators alike.
Services
School Uniforms
Online Shopping
Embroidery Services
Custom Screen Printing
Uniform Accessories
Highlights and features
- 40+ years serving New England school communities
- Locally staffed stores with school-specific expertise
- Satisfaction guarantee valid through the school year
- Custom online platform with school dress code integration
- On-site embroidery and screen printing services
Services
School Uniforms
We provide comprehensive school uniform solutions including polos, jumpers, skirts, and gym apparel. Our inventory covers all sizes and styles with options for embroidery and school logos. Products meet specific dress code requirements for over 80 regional schools.
Online Shopping
Our customized website features school-specific dress codes and interactive size charts. Customers can shop 24/7 with confidence knowing all purchases meet institutional requirements. The platform minimizes returns through accurate sizing guidance.
Embroidery Services
On-site embroidery allows for personalized school logos and names on uniforms and accessories. Our in-house team ensures quick turnaround while maintaining professional quality standards for institutional and individual orders.
Custom Screen Printing
We offer same-day screen printing services for school uniforms and spirit wear. Custom designs are printed directly onto garments using durable, long-lasting inks that withstand repeated washing without fading.
Uniform Accessories
Complementary products include plaid-patterned lunch boxes, backpacks, and hair accessories. Our selection ensures complete uniform coordination while meeting school dress code standards for students of all ages.
Questions
Can I shop at Blakes if my school isn't listed?
Yes, while school-specific items require using our website's school locator, general apparel like polos, fleeces, and sweatpants are available to all customers regardless of school affiliation.
Do you offer embroidery services?
Yes, we provide on-site embroidery for school logos, names, and custom designs on uniforms and accessories with quick turnaround times for both individual and bulk orders.
How do returns work?
We offer a satisfaction guarantee valid throughout the school year. Items must be in new condition with original tags for full refunds or exchanges, excluding special orders.
Are size charts available online?
Yes, detailed size charts for all products are available on our website to help customers achieve proper fit and minimize returns when shopping remotely.
Do you supply schools directly?
Yes, we partner with over 80 schools in Connecticut and Massachusetts. School administrators can contact our headquarters to discuss becoming a partnered institution for uniform supply.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments in-store. Online payments require standard credit/debit card processing through our secure checkout system.
