Colex Uniformes

What Colex Uniformes does

Colex Uniformes SL is a family-owned Spanish school uniform and sportswear manufacturer founded in 1990, headquartered in Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona). The company operates a vertically integrated 1,600m2 production facility combining design, pattern making, cutting, embroidery (4 machines, 25 heads), sublimation (4 Epson printers), screen printing with water-based inks, sewing, and quality control, producing 10,000-15,000 garments per week and supplying over 500 schools across Spain. Manufacturing is 100% national, with sustainability positioned as a core differentiator through GRS and Oeko-tex certifications and a self-sufficient factory model achieving 60% CO2 emission reduction.

The company operates three distribution channels: consultative direct sales to schools (including needs analysis, sample collections for size verification, stock management, and temporary on-site sales points during peak enrollment periods); e-commerce through tiendacolex.es for direct-to-consumer purchases by parents; and proximity retail stores throughout Spain supplied under a made-to-order wholesale model. A separate sub-brand, Buzzed (buzzed.es), extends the product surface into merchandise and casual apparel. The company also generates custom uniforms for corporate events (e.g., Enpetrol congresses) and pursues social-employment integration partnerships (Obra Social La Caixa Incorpora program, municipal governments, Projecte Singulars SOC/EU youth employment program). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are customized per institutional requirement.

Name

Colex Uniformes

Legal name

Colex Uniformes SL

Website

https://colexuniformes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colex Uniformes is a family-owned Spanish school uniform and sportswear manufacturer, founded 1990, operating a 1,600m2 vertically integrated factory in Barcelona and supplying over 500 schools across Spain via direct, e-commerce, and retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School Uniforms

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAAAHAE

School Uniforms (Children)

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Children’s & Baby Apparel

SECONDARYEDAEAIAG

Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Education Supplies, Equipment & Furniture Procurement

Keywords

• School uniforms
• Sportswear manufacturing
• Custom embroidery
• Textile production
• Uniform consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Reixach

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. School Uniform Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of school uniforms directly to educational institutions and through online/retail channels. Includes sample collections for size verification and stock management services.
2. Sportswear and Athletic Apparel: Production and sale of sports uniforms and athletic wear for schools and sports organizations
3. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct online sales to parents and families through tiendacolex.es platform, offering convenience and mobile-optimized shopping
4. Proximity Store Distribution: Wholesale supply of uniforms to local retail stores throughout Spain under made-to-order model

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Colex Uniformes designs, manufactures, and distributes school uniforms and sportswear for educational institutions across Spain. The company operates a vertically integrated 1,600 m² production facility in Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona, handling design, pattern making, cutting, embroidery, screen printing, sublimation, sewing, and quality control in-house, and reaches end customers through direct sales to schools, an e-commerce platform (tiendacolex.es), and proximity retail stores.

Product overview

Colex Uniformes is a family-owned Spanish uniform manufacturer founded in 1990, specializing in school uniforms and sports apparel. The company operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer offering design, consulting, manufacturing, and distribution services through multiple channels including direct sales to schools, an online store (tiendacolex.es), and a sub-brand called Buzzed. The core product line includes school uniforms with customization options through embroidery, screen printing, and sublimation services. Manufacturing is performed in-house at their 1,600m² facility in Montcada i Reixac, Barcelona, with the company supplying uniforms to over 500 schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Buzzed: Online store for merchandise products
• CreaEscola

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 500 schools with school uniforms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Obra Social La CaixacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Incorpora program of Obra Social La Caixa, promoting social-labor integration of people at risk of social exclusion, long-term unemployed youth, people with diverse abilities, and seniors with employment difficulties.
• Ajuntament de Montcada i ReixacminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal collaboration commitment for social employment integration and support for vulnerable groups.
• Ajuntament de la LlagostaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal collaboration commitment for social employment integration and support for vulnerable groups.
• Consell Comarcal del Vallès OccidentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty council collaboration for social employment integration initiatives.
• SekelekaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial project collaboration, including 2020 donation of materials to a center in Mozambique for minors in orphanhood, poverty, or disability situations.
• La NAU (Banco de Productos No Alimentarios)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial aid partnership; donated 22,000 masks to La NAU food bank in 2020.
• Promo-MICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with promotional items company for merchandise and uniform accessories.
• Projecte Singulars (SOC/European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with employment program directed at youth aged 16-29 wanting to pursue careers in textile sector. Also supports student internships through agreements with various educational centers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trutex: UK school uniform manufacturer with vertically integrated production and school-focused distribution. Comparable to Colex in business model (vertical integration, school-channel GTM, multi-product uniform offering), though operating in the UK market.
• Adler Uniformas: Spanish uniform manufacturer serving hospitality, healthcare, corporate and public-sector clients. Comparable to Colex as a Spain-based vertically integrated uniform manufacturer, though Adler's primary end-markets are corporate and service-sector rather than schools.
• School Trends: UK-based school uniform supplier with custom embroidery, manufacturing and direct-to-school distribution. Comparable to Colex in its consultative, customized school uniform offering with embroidery and personalization services.
• Mayoral: Spanish children's apparel manufacturer and brand selling across Europe and internationally. Comparable to Colex as a vertically integrated Spanish children's apparel producer targeting school and family customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Tuc Tuc: Spanish children's apparel brand focused on fashion-forward clothing for kids. Comparable to Colex as a Spain-based children's apparel brand, though Tuc Tuc's emphasis is more on fashion than on institutional uniform contracts.
• Zippy: Portuguese children's apparel brand owned by Sonae, with a strong presence in Iberia and school uniform offerings. Comparable to Colex as an Iberian children's apparel company with school uniform product lines serving similar end-customers.

Regional players

• Smith & Bradstreet: UK school uniform supplier offering customized uniforms to schools with bespoke embroidery. Comparable to Colex in school-channel uniform specialization, but operating in the UK rather than Spain.
• Stevensons: UK-based school uniform specialist serving schools with bespoke uniform programs and embroidery. Comparable to Colex in school-channel uniform specialization and customization, but operating in the UK market.

Broad incumbents

• El Corte Inglés: Spain's largest department store chain with a substantial school uniform business under its Uniformidad division, selling to families across Spain. Comparable to Colex as a school uniform supplier to Spanish families, though it operates a broader retail portfolio and outsources manufacturing.
• Benetton Group: Italian global apparel group with school uniform lines and a wide children's apparel portfolio. Comparable to Colex as a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer with school uniform offerings, though operating at vastly greater scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colex-uniformes
• Instagraminstagram.com/colexuniformes
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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