Custom Branded Cardigans & Jumpers UK: What to Know Before You Order

Every one of our jacquard knit styles has a 7 to 8 week lead time. If you want branded cardigans or jumpers in hand for autumn events, staff uniforms or school leavers' season, orders placed now are already cutting it fine for a September delivery. This is the one category where "we'll sort it closer to the time" genuinely costs you the season.

Cardigan, jumper or varsity: which fits your brief?

Our Jacquard Cardigan is a button-front, V-neck style with contrast tipping, suited to corporate uniform programmes, college societies and school sports captains who want something smarter than a hoodie. The Varsity Cardigan takes the same jacquard knit base and adds bold stripe tipping and patch pockets, built for university societies, alumni merchandise and leavers' collections as a premium alternative to the printed leavers hoodie everyone else is doing. The Crew-Neck Jacquard Jumper is the simplest of the three, a pull-over style for corporate staff uniforms and university teams who want the same knit quality without a button front.

What to check before you order

• Decoration method. All three styles are embroidery-ready, with the Varsity Cardigan also taking chenille letters and woven patches for a proper collegiate finish.
• Lead time. Every style runs 7 to 8 weeks, so factor that into any deadline, particularly leavers' events or an autumn uniform rollout.
• Minimum order quantity. All three sit at 100 pieces, and sizing runs from XS to 3XL with youth sizes available on request.
• Stitch count and detail. Embroidery goes up to 10,000 stitches on the cardigan and jumper, and up to 15,000 on the Varsity Cardigan for more intricate crests.

Need it faster, or in smaller numbers?

The three jacquard styles above are made to order because the knit pattern itself is bespoke, that is what takes 7 to 8 weeks. If you do not need the fully bespoke knit and just want your logo on a plain cardigan or jumper, we can also supply blank styles through our trade partner network, decorated with your logo by print or embroidery. This route usually comes with a shorter lead time and a lower minimum order, useful for a smaller school order or a tighter deadline. Browse our full range of blank styles here.

Custom-made or from UK and EU stock

The bespoke jacquard styles are made to order at our fully audited factory, with quality assurance built into every stage of production. We work with schools, universities, charities and corporate brands on both bulk and fully customised runs, whether that's a single leavers' cohort or an ongoing staff uniform programme. For blank cardigans and jumpers, and for other categories across the site, we also hold stock in the UK and EU through trusted trade importers for faster turnaround.

Frequently asked questions

Can we order a mix of cardigans and jumpers under one minimum quantity?
Yes, mixed styles can usually be combined to reach the 100 unit minimum, useful if a department wants jumpers and a leadership team wants cardigans. Confirm the split when you enquire.

Can we see a sample before committing to a full run?
Yes. Samples can be arranged before production, particularly worth it for a first order or a design with multiple embroidery colours.

What if we need these sooner than 7 to 8 weeks?
Speak to us as early as possible. We can sometimes prioritise simpler single colour embroidery on the jacquard styles, but complex crests or chenille work need the full lead time. The blank cardigan and jumper route is usually faster if timing is tight.

Do you offer chenille letters or patches on the standard cardigan, not just the Varsity style?
Chenille and patch application is available across the jacquard range on request, it's a standard feature on the Varsity Cardigan and an option on the others.

Is there a faster or lower minimum alternative to the jacquard styles?
Yes. Plain blank cardigans and jumpers, decorated with your logo by print or embroidery, are available with a shorter lead time and a lower minimum order than the bespoke jacquard range.

Is there better pricing for large school or university orders?
Yes, bulk orders for schools, universities and charities are priced accordingly, with the same quality assurance applied regardless of order size.

Whether it's a college leavers' collection or a full staff uniform refresh, get your order moving now while there's still time before the lead time bites. Browse our full cardigans and jumpers range, our wider full product range, or get in touch to discuss your requirements.