School Partnership Guide


A Better School Uniform Partner

Top Marks helps schools across Canada build uniform programs that are reliable, professionally managed, and easy for families.

Or continue exploring below to learn why more than 200 schools trust Top Marks.

Students in school uniforms on a Canadian school campus
40+ Years supporting schools
200+ School communities served
300+ Uniform styles
99% First day of school fulfillment rate
$450K+ Given back annually

Why Schools Choose Top Marks

Schools choose Top Marks because we understand that a uniform program is more than a product list. It needs reliable service, thoughtful planning, and a partner that can support families throughout the year.

Reliability

Dependable service, clear processes, and year-round support schools can count on.

Product Expertise

Deep knowledge across fit, fabrics, customization, tartans, and school-specific assortments.

Service for Families

Online ordering, fitting support, customer service, and returns support designed around parents.

Program Management

Practical support across planning, fulfillment, inventory, communication, and account care.

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Built for Schools. Designed for Students.

Top Marks gives schools the product depth, service flexibility, and operational support to build a uniform program that reflects their identity and serves their community.

  • 300+ uniform styles
  • 70+ tartans
  • Traditional, Contemporary & Custom program options
  • Year-round inventory availability
  • 99% first day of school fulfillment rate
  • Full Service: Top Marks takes care of your program end to end
  • Wholesale: Top Marks works directly with your in-school shop

Designed in Canada

Our Montreal-based team brings hands-on school uniform expertise to product design, product development, local decoration, and program support.

  • Canadian product expertise
  • Local decoration and finishing
  • Flexible sourcing and program planning
  • School-specific customization support
Top Marks product development, decoration, and school uniform expertise in Canada

Explore our Product Catalogue

Check out the many options available across Categories, Styles, and Customization options.

Explore Our Product Catalogue

Responsible Fabric Sourcing & Product Safety

At Top Marks, fabric decisions balance comfort, durability, care, appearance, colour retention, and compliance. Our goal is to provide school-approved uniform programs that are Reliable for Schools, Practical for Parents, and Comfortable for Students.

Our Fabric and Product Standards

Top Marks develops uniform programs with a practical standard in mind: garments must look appropriate, feel comfortable, wash well, and hold up to repeated wear while meeting applicable safety and compliance expectations.

Tested & Certified Inputs

For overseas-sourced fabrics and garments, suppliers are required to provide recognized textile certifications, including OEKO-TEX where applicable. Top Marks also uses accredited third-party testing as part of our quality assurance process.

Canadian Compliance

Top Marks works with suppliers to meet applicable Canadian textile requirements, including restrictions on regulated substances such as specific azo dyes, lead, and nickel.

Local & Global Oversight

Top Marks works with both Canadian and international sourcing partners. Local manufacturing in Montreal gives us added visibility into materials, construction, finishing, and quality control.

Built for School Life

School uniforms are worn and washed repeatedly. Our fabrics are selected to balance comfort, durability, colour retention, ease of care, appearance, and long-term value for families.

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Fabric and textile testing equipment

How This Helps Schools

Responsible fabric sourcing and testing give schools greater confidence in the uniform program they recommend to families.

Confidence for Families

Parents can feel reassured that fabric selection is based on more than appearance alone. We consider comfort, wear, care, compliance, and daily student use.

Fewer Product Surprises

Testing and supplier documentation help reduce quality issues related to shrinkage, color fastness, pilling, and long-term wear.

Stronger School Partnerships

Schools benefit from a supplier that can answer parent questions clearly, support reasonable accommodations where possible, and continue improving product programs over time.

A Practical Balance

We understand that some families prefer natural fibers or specific fabric compositions. We also understand that school uniforms must meet the practical realities of daily wear, frequent washing, school identity, price expectations, and long-term durability.

Where a family has a specific concern or preference, Top Marks will work with the school and family to review reasonable options within the requirements of that school’s uniform program.

Continuous Improvement

Top Marks continues to review new fabrics, improved blends, supplier certifications, testing methods, and responsible sourcing practices as they become available.

Our commitment is to keep improving while staying focused on uniforms that fit well, feel comfortable, last through the school year, and can be trusted every day.

Questions about fabric standards or product options?

Our team can help schools understand fabric composition, care, testing, and available product alternatives within their uniform program.

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Supporting School Communities

Strong school partnerships go beyond supplying uniforms. Top Marks works to support the schools, families, and communities we serve over the long term.

  • Community partnerships
  • School fundraising and initiatives
  • Responsible operations
  • $450K+ given back annually

Trusted by Schools Across Canada

For more than 40 years, Top Marks has supported school communities across Canada with reliable uniform programs, practical service, and long-term partnership.

Quality & Workmanship

“Superior workmanship, customer service, and value.”

Rundle, Calgary, Alberta

Smooth Transition

“The transition from our previous uniform company went very smoothly.”

Heritage Christian Academy, Calgary, Alberta

Service & Quality

“Previous uniform companies we have dealt with have not even come close to providing the level of service and quality that Top Marks has.”

Aurora School, Edmonton, Alberta

Reliable Service

“Their service has been impeccable and deliveries are consistently on-time.”

St. Maurice School, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Part of the Team

“Top Marks has become part of the team at HTS.”

Holy Trinity School, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Promises Kept

“We have been delighted with their ability to fulfill promises and meet our expectations.”

Lakefield College School, Lakefield, Ontario

Is Your Uniform Program Working As Well As It Should?

Whether your school is reviewing its current provider, preparing for an RFP, or simply exploring new ideas, we’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your community and discuss how Top Marks can help.

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More Information

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