Back To School?? Yes I know it seems like we have only just broken up from school but I was reading a report this week following some test results carried out by The School Association on school uniform, so it is clearly still on everyone's minds. 

"The tests, carried out by High Street Testing for The Schoolwear Association, compared generic uniform from well-known chain stores with generic uniform from independent retailers and suppliers. Researchers put pullovers, polo shirts, trousers and skirts through a series of rigorous tests and found the independent garments washed well with minimal shrinkage, compared with their supermarket equivalents. The independent retailer garments were generally made from heavier and thicker material, meaning they would tend to last longer and be less prone to rips and tears, as well as being warmer in winter.

Garments from the independents washed better than their supermarket equivalents with a pullover from one of the supermarkets shrinking over seven times more than one from an independent"

I got a little bit cross at this point.

I have bought from an independent retailer and I have bought from well known chain stores and to be perfectly honest, there have been good and bad choices with both. I have had expensive "heavier and thicker" material bobble after a few washes, whereas its supermarket equivalent has washed and washed and washed. I have also had polo shirts that have shrunk in the wash (although this may have something to do with my washing machine, not me obviously).

I understand The Schoolwear Association wanting to promote independent retailers but ultimately cost is a huge issue for parents, especially if like my daughter, she manages to lose a couple of cardigans each term! So when we were given the opportunity to review the Asda back to school uniform, we jumped at the chance to test this seasons range.

Value for money is undeniable.

The quality is apparent.

The flexibility of the adjustable waist bands on the skirts is fantastic.

Asda do an extensive range of colours that are not available at all independent retailers. 

Shopping at independent retailers is supporting local business and I am all for that.

Shopping in your supermarket is savvy.

So being a savvy shopper doesn't mean you are cheap, it means you are sensible ...... especially when you have a daughter who manages to "misplace" uniform on a regular basis!

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Disclosure: We were sent some uniform from Asda to review but all opinions and views are our own.