New uniform FAQs

Our recommendation for girls joining Girlguiding before new uniform launch is not to wait for the new range, and buy what they need when they need it. Uniform won't be updated until summer 2026. 

Don't worry if you or your unit can't find the uniform you want. While we are a uniformed organisation, it's important that nobody's prevented from taking part in guiding activities because they don't have uniform.  

Any guiding apparel from our casual wear range or country and region t-shirts are fine to wear as uniform during this period. Older girls who need a smart option can use our Ranger and young leader blouses – we still have lots of stock of those.  

Do check local uniform banks, or your local volunteer shop if you're looking for something in particular. 

There will be no set date by which everyone needs to wear the new uniform.

Everyone can keep wearing their current uniform until they need a replacement, or decide the time is right to get something new. It’s up to every individual, and volunteers don’t have to tell parents/carers that they have to buy the new range. 

After launch, we’ll likely continue to sell current uniform alongside the new range at discounted rates. This means there'll be an extended period where lots of units are mixing and matching between old and new. 

When our new uniform launches, the only thing members of all ages will need to wear to be ‘in uniform’ is a t-shirt. There are different tops and bottoms for all sections and volunteers to choose from, which all count as uniform. But the t-shirt is the lowest priced option, easy to wear with your own clothes, and comfortable for all activities. By being clear about this, we’re hoping to make sure that parents, carers and girls who are thinking about joining see us as an accessible choice.   

With a lot of delivery logistics to coordinate, we're not confirming the exact launch date until we're as confident as we can be that everything will happen on time. We're currently on track to launch in summer 2026, before the start of the autumn term, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.

We’re now at the exciting stage where we're receiving samples of all the designs!  

It's great to see all the designs come to life. We’re testing things like the fit, the stitching, different fabrics and colours. And as we expected, by doing this, we have found there are some aspects of the designs that need tweaks and adjustments. 

So right now, we’re working through all the changes needed. All this testing is crucial to ensure the uniform pieces are of the highest quality, best fit, have a limited impact on our planet and are affordable. 

We’re mindful that the moment we announce our new uniform is a big opportunity to show the world who we are, and recruit more girls and volunteers. To make sure our reveal gets as much press coverage and excitement as possible, and because of how long the production process takes, we’re keeping the designs confidential for a while longer. We won’t be sharing the designs for our sections until the uniform is launched in summer 2026. But in the meantime, check out our sneak peek series above, where we're sharing design details! 

Girlguiding uniforms won’t be updated until summer 2026 and there will be no set date by which everyone needs to be wearing the new range. This slow approach will help us keep costs down, minimise waste, and be as sustainable as we can.  

Girls have also told us over and over how much the environment matters to them, and how important it is that we prioritise sustainability. This means we're viewing this redesign as an opportunity to improve the way we currently source our uniforms, with the goal of reducing the overall environmental impact from the manufacturing process. And we're committed to making a new uniform that can survive wear and tear and is easy to repair when it needs it.  

Girlguiding’s shop is also committed to safety, good ethics, and environmental sustainability. Find out more about shopping with Girlguiding. 

Making sure the uniform is inclusive and affordable is one of our key principles for the redesign and one we are prioritising. Members have told us how important this is and we’re taking that seriously. This means we’re thinking about both the overall cost, and also how to make sure that what we’re making is good value, lasts you a long time, and can be handed down and re-worn. 

And, although we're proud to be a uniformed organisation, we're committed to making sure that uniform isn't a barrier for any girl who wants to join us. We'll continue to support local recycling schemes, and help members who find it difficult to afford uniform with schemes like our units in need grant. 

We're committed to being a place where every member feels welcome and that they have an equal sense of belonging. This is a key principle in our new uniform design brief - uniform should feel comfortable and something that everyone feels good in. It shouldn’t present any barriers to any girl or adult who wants to wear it.

Girls and volunteers told us how important it was that uniform was designed for a diverse range of body types. Volunteers in particular asked for more accurate and consistent sizing across our ranges. That’s why we’re using this redesign as an opportunity to rethink how we currently approach our sizing, and provide better, clearer options for all.

We’re also considering the raw materials used to make the fabric for Girlguiding uniforms very carefully. As much as possible, we're looking to use raw materials from sustainable sources such as organic cotton and recycled fibres. We also want to choose responsibly and sustainably sourced materials that will not only perform well, but also be long lasting and easily recycled into new textiles when the garment reaches the end of its life.