At Arrow Uniforms, NZ Made isn't a tagline – it's our blueprint. For decades, we've been designing and producing uniforms that work, right here in New Zealand. On NZ Made Day, we celebrate not just where we make our garments, but how we make them – and most importantly, who makes them.
Every trim, logo, and stitch is part of a story that started in 1990 with our founder. It's how we know what works for New Zealanders – because we've been dressing them for generations.
Step inside our factory and you'll hear it – the hum of embroidery machines, the snap of scissors, the press of steaming irons. These aren't just sounds of work. They're the soundtrack of the team that has spent over 12,700 days crafting uniforms that meet the unique demands of New Zealand's healthcare, hospitality, and corporate sectors.
Meet the team behind the thread:
Every role matters. Every person behind the product is a thread in the fabric of Arrow.
Despite the sewing industry in New Zealand being considered a sunset sector and in an industry where offshoring dominates, we've chosen a different path; we do both. This keeps skills and careers local, supports regional economies, champions quality over quantity, bespoke over bulk and speed over shipping. Yet we still have the contacts to produce offshore when we need to.
Local manufacturing gives us:
This isn't one-size-fits-all. This is tailored for real people.
When our clients wear Arrow uniforms, they're wearing:
From concept to delivery, every detail is designed for purpose – because your team deserves uniforms that work as hard as they do.
Today, we honor our people, our process, and our place in New Zealand's vibrant manufacturing story. Whether you've worn our scrubs, blazers, or branded polos – you've worn a piece of Kiwi ingenuity.
Here's to NZ Made.