PE Kit and Sportswear Compliance Rules for UK

PE Kit and Sportswear Compliance Rules for UK

Looking for comfortable, durable and customisable PE kits for schools? GripActive provides high-quality school sportswear designed around the needs of pupils, PE departments and school sports teams.

From custom PE shirts and shorts to tracksuits, hoodies and training wear, we can help schools create a practical school PE kit that reflects their colours and identity.

Whether you're reviewing your current PE kit or looking for a new supplier, our team can help with design, customisation and bulk orders.

Custom PE Kits for Schools

A good PE kit needs to be comfortable enough for everyday lessons, durable enough for regular washing and practical for different sports and activities.

At GripActive, schools can customise their sportswear with:

  • School logos
  • School colours
  • Team names
  • Player numbers
  • House colours
  • Personalised designs

Schools can choose the products they need based on their pupils, activities and existing uniform policy.

Our School PE Kit Range

Our range of PE kits and school sportswear can include:

  • Custom PE shirts
  • PE shorts
  • Skorts
  • Leggings and tracksuit bottoms
  • Training tops
  • Hoodies
  • Tracksuits
  • Quarter-zips and midlayers
  • Sports jackets
  • Custom teamwear

This allows schools to create a complete sportswear range or simply order selected items to complement their existing uniform.

New School Uniform Rules in England

From September 2026, new school uniform rules apply in England.

The Department for Education (DfE) requires schools to limit the number of compulsory branded school uniform and PE-kit items to three or fewer. For secondary and middle schools, the limit is four or fewer where one of the items is a tie.

Importantly, this does not mean that every PE item has to be branded. Schools can decide which compulsory items they want to brand, while other required items can be generic.

For example, a school could choose a branded PE shirt while allowing pupils to wear generic PE shorts.

The rules are designed to help schools keep uniform costs manageable while maintaining school identity. Schools are also expected to consider factors such as affordability, quality and durability when selecting uniform items and suppliers.

Source: Department for Education

Why Choose Custom School PE Kits?

Comfortable for Pupils

Our sportswear is designed to allow pupils to move comfortably during PE lessons, training and school competitions.

Built for Regular Use

School sportswear needs to handle frequent use and washing. Durable materials and quality construction can help extend the life of each garment.

Designed Around Your School

Every school has its own colours and identity. Custom school PE kits allow you to create a consistent look using your school logo, colours and preferred design.

Suitable for Different Sports

Schools can create sportswear for everyday PE as well as extracurricular activities and competitive school teams.

Football, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball and athletics teams can all have their own customised teamwear.

More Than Just a PE Kit

School sportswear doesn't have to stop at the standard PE shirt and shorts.

For outdoor activities and school teams, schools can also consider:

Tracksuits & Training Wear
Ideal for outdoor PE, training sessions and school competitions.

Hoodies & Quarter-Zips
Useful for pupils travelling to fixtures, training and extracurricular activities.

Sports Jackets & Midlayers
Additional layers can provide flexibility for outdoor activities during colder weather.

Custom Teamwear
Create coordinated kits for school football, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball and other teams.

Choosing a School PE Kit Supplier

When choosing a supplier for PE kits for schools, it's important to look beyond the initial price.

Schools should consider:

  • Product quality and durability
  • Comfortable sizing and fit
  • Customisation options
  • Delivery times
  • Bulk-order pricing
  • Reordering options
  • Customer service
  • The overall cost for parents and pupils

A reliable supplier should also be able to support the school as its requirements change, whether that means ordering additional sizes, replacing worn items or creating new teamwear.

Why Choose GripActive?

GripActive specialises in custom sportswear and teamwear for clubs and organisations.

We can help schools create customised PE kits, training wear and teamwear around their existing branding and requirements.

From the initial design to the final order, our team can help make the process straightforward.

Need a new school PE kit?

Send us your requirements and we'll create a free design/mock-up for your school.

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Looking for PE kits for schools that combine comfort, durability and your school's identity?

Request your free design and quote today.

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