www.alexandra.co.uk
Introducing
Alexandra
About Alexandra
Alexandra is a leading international supplier of corporate clothing
with 150 years of experience. Our expertise and knowledge means
that we can deliver innovative and tailored solutions to your uniform
needs.
Every day our customers benefit from:
Competitive prices
Our considerable buying power means that we get the best prices which in turn
we pass onto our customers making sure that you never pay above the odds for
your uniform.
Dedicated customer services and support
Alexandra is committed to its customer service and support ensuring that you get
the best service possible. Our friendly and knowledgeable UK based customer
services are able to provide you with effective support when you need it.
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Online service
24 hr online ordering is available to all customers through our user friendly, online
shop where you can log in, view and select from the complete catalogue range.
Catalogue garments are available from stock, with a next day delivery service
available for urgent orders. Our website also has some fantastic features making it
even easier for you to use and order:
Quick shop - if you know the product codes you wish to order, ordering online just got simpler. You now have the ability to enter your order by product code and then add all your choices to your basket in one go.
Add your logo online - you can now personalise your garments online.
Product reviews - you are able to review our products online. Simply go to the item you wish to review and rate the product.
We are constantly improving our online offering to make it easier for you to shop
at www.alexandra.co.uk
Personalisation service
Alexandra can help you make your uniform unique to your company by adding
company text or logos onto your garments. We help you to create a professional
look that your employees can be proud of and that easily identifies staff, helping
with security within your workplace.
Using sophisticated technology we can convert your logo to a high quality
embroidery or screenprint.
Business reassurance
Alexandra is owned and backed by the financial and international stature of
Men’s Wearhouse who are one of North America’s largest specialty retailers
of men’s apparel with 1,239 stored. Founded in 1973, they have revenues
approaching $2bn. For more information on our parent company please visit
www.menswearhouse.com.
So you can be sure that you always receive a first class service, with quality
products at the best value for money.
What our customers say
You don’t just have to take our word for it. See what our customers say about
buying their uniforms from us:
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“Alexandra’s extensive experience in the uniform industry means they recognise
and understand our needs as a university; this, coupled with excellent customer
service from their friendly and knowledgeable staff makes them the obvious
choice of uniform supplier for us.”
Mandy Powell, Campus Administrator, University of the West of England
Offering solutions for your uniform needs
Every business requires a certain amount of flexibility and reliability. At Alexandra
we deliver a range of high quality products combined with superb customer
service meaning that you get the uniform you need at the price you want.
Our extensive and unrivalled selection of workplace garments allows us to tailor a
uniform to your company.
Our ranges:
Businesswear – our range of tailored businesswear is designed to be both smart and comfortable, in a range of fabrics and styles to suit every budget
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Hospitality – our comprehensive collection covers everything you might need for catering and hospitality, from kitchen wear to service uniforms and housekeeping
Healthcare – our healthcare range offers practical, durable and fit for purpose clothing solutions for the healthcare professions. Our high quality non-fade fabrics are easycare, and many are suitable for industrial laundering
Beauty and Spa – our designers have echoed contemporary trends with fresh colours, metallic button finish and new trouser shapes meaning you’ll make an impact with your customers
Casualwear – we offer a huge range of good looking and comfortable casualwear in a selection of colours
Workwear – quality workwear classics are where we made our name, designing clothes that offer functionality, practicality and comfort
PPE Safetywear – our range of protective workwear covers everything from
hi-vis clothing and boilersuits, to ear defenders and footwear to ensure you’re
fully protected
Services to suit you
Each and every customer is unique. They are as individual as the solutions we
provide for them, so we aim for maximum flexibility in the services we provide.
Whether you are a sole trader or a global corporation, we can meet your needs
through our unrivalled ready-to-wear catalogue range, personalisation services
and bespoke managed services.
Our dedicated account management teams are there to build a tailored service,
providing real solutions and added value, helping to build your brand. We consult
and advise you at every stage of the process, aiming for a proactive approach to
all aspects of the service you receive.
Ready to wear
Our catalogue offers an extensive and unrivalled selection of workplace garments
for wearing in a range of environments.
The diversity and breadth of our catalogue product range means that we can
satisfy the requirements of businesses of all sizes across all market sectors:
formal suiting; PPE; chefs whites; beauty and spa tunics and footwear.
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The in-house design team work right across our ready to wear ranges, from smart
tailoring to casual collections and from outerwear to accessories. By working
in close partnership with our fabric and garment technicians, they continue to
push through innovations, for example machine washable tailoring or fabrics that
regulate body temperature.
Clothing that works as hard as you do
Here at Alexandra we understand that your garments will be worn more frequently
and for longer periods of time than normal clothes, so the demands on their
performance is inevitable much higher.
Our fabrics undergo numerous tests from abrasion, pilling and seam slippage
to stability, washing and colour conformity. After testing the fabric, we conduct
wearer trials that ensure that the designed and fabrics meet all the normal
demands of wearers and the workplace.
We work with tried and tested suppliers who share our standards of quality and
reliability. You can be confident that your uniform will be produced to the highest
standards as rigorous quality management is an integral part of the manufacturing
process.
When you buy your uniform from Alexandra, you can be sure that it will stand the
test of time.
Designed around you
Your employees represent the face of your brand and we understand that you want
to make sure that the uniform you choose not only reflects your core values but
makes your employees feel good too.
Our in-house design team are experts in creating uniforms which not only look and
feel good, but also offer great value and long lasting quality.
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Our bespoke service ranges from identifying innovative ways of applying your
brand to particular garments to designing a new tailor made collection. We will
work closely with you to research and identify a complete corporate concept,
which can include anything from businesswear to workwear including all
designed accessories.
Alexandra and the environment
At Alexandra, we always consider the impact our activities have on the
environment and the communities in which we work, and where possible we strive
to ensure that our impact is a positive one.
We recognise that our day-to-day operations have both a positive and negative
impact on the environment and we are fully committed to minimising the negative
effects of our actions and services wherever possible. To demonstrate this, we
have certification to Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004.
Alexandra recognises that we have a responsibility to ensure that we take into
consideration our wider social responsibilities when looking at the garments we
buy and sell and to consider the future impact we have on the clothing industry
and the part we play in it.
Ethical trading
Our business goes beyond commercial targets. Our UK business is a member
of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). We chose the ETI because they work in
partnership with retailers to improve the working lives of people across the globe
who make or grow consumer goods.
The ETI base code
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As a member of the ETI, we work to their base code to ensure that the uniforms
you buy are ethically made. The base code consists of:
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Employment is freely chosen
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
Working conditions are safe and hygienic
Child labour shall not be used
Living wages are paid
Working hours are not excessive
No discrimination is practiced
Regular employment is provided
No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed
We are proud to be members of the ETI and we are also the only corporate
clothing provider to be members.
www.alexandra.co.uk
We
Alexandra
Midland Way Thornbury Bristol BS35 2NT
t 0845 155 2288 f 0845 155 2211
e [email protected] www.alexandra.co.uk
MWUK Ltd trading as Alexandra.
Registered office: 3 Long Acres Willow Farm Business Park Castle Donington Derbyshire DE74 2UG.
Registered in England no 00454264 VAT GB 927156121