Nom Jit Set to Raise Student Uniform Prices Next Year if Production Costs Surge Beyond 20%
Nom Jit will freeze student uniform prices through 2025 despite production costs rising 5-10%, but warned it may raise prices next year if expenses spike beyond 20%.
Nom Jit Manufacturing Limited, represented by Managing Director Anon Jitmeesilp, announced the company will keep student uniform prices frozen throughout the 2025 academic year and both terms, even as production costs have risen approximately 5-10% from increases in energy, oil, and transportation expenses. Key raw materials including polyester fabric, plastic, buttons, and thread—all tied to oil prices—have become more expensive, but the company will maintain current prices since most uniforms being sold this year are old stock from 2024 produced before global cost pressures escalated.
Currently, Nom Jit manufactures continuously year-round, with nearly all uniforms sold during this semester coming from existing inventory. New batches hit by higher costs will be produced for next year's sales around May 2026, allowing the company to absorb costs in the short term. Although shipping costs have already impacted operations, management believes they can manage without immediate price increases.
"We will reassess average costs again," a company statement noted. "If costs don't rise much, we can maintain prices, but if they spike significantly—say 20-30%—we may need to adjust prices on specific necessary products next year."
Parental purchasing power in 2025 is expected to remain flat compared to 2024, which already saw weak consumer spending. Most parents buy only essential items, with students changing grades purchasing 2-4 uniforms on average depending on school requirements, while returning customers often buy just one uniform or opt for alterations and repairs instead of new purchases to save money.
Nom Jit's current uniform prices start around 200 baht per set and can reach 300-400 baht depending on size and type. The overall student uniform market remains highly competitive, with consumers choosing from various price points across major brands, secondary brands, and both retail and online channels.
While some schools are allowing casual or private uniforms on certain days, this trend won't significantly impact the market over the next 5-10 years, as most parents and schools still see value in uniforms for cost savings, discipline, and educational management.
