Here’s why it could pay to secure your essentials from this trusted one-stop-shop for schools…
CLASSMATES, available exclusively at GLS, is the best big-brand alternative for stationery & office, art & design, facilities, and furniture (to name but a few), with prices up to 50% cheaper and packaging that’s 100% recyclable. We stand behind our range of products, which offer the same, if not better, quality and durability as the big brands.
Last year, secondary schools placed over 31,000 orders for our CLASSMATES range. Want to find out why? Read on…
CLASSMATES is best in class
Our glue sticks are like gold dust, a firm favourite, and we are proud to provide value for money with the results to prove it.
This year, we put our glue sticks to the test, and versus the big brands, our independent testing* shows the diameter of CLASSMATES glue is the widest on the market, giving you extra coverage with every application.
Simply put, you get more glue for your money.
CLASSMATES is engineered for education
Dropped our highlighters? Worried that our pencils won’t be strong enough for your students? With CLASSMATES, you can trust in the durability of our products.
In independent testing*, the CLASSMATES HB pencils came first in strength at the midpoint of the pencil, which is where a pencil would normally snap, and retained the gold medal position for core centralisation, which is essential when sharpening the pencil for use.
When it comes to products built to last, CLASSMATES has it covered.
Doing our bit
We know that pupils are leading the way with their knowledge on sustainability, and our CLASSMATES range is constantly being updated to ensure we do our bit for the planet.
Not only is our cardboard packaging 100% recyclable and completely plastic free, but since 2022 our range has become 7% more sustainable, with an improvement of 45% in motion all the way through to 2025.
“Not only is our cardboard packaging 100% recyclable and completely plastic free, but since 2022 our range has become 7% more sustainable.”
The trusted best friend
Our CLASSMATES range covers all the essentials needed for a secondary school – whether it’s exam desks for Year 11, colouring pencils for the art department, or copier paper for reception, there are over 1,300 products to pick from to support your budget and ensure every day runs smoothly.
If you need any more convincing that our CLASSMATES products are the best big-brand alternative, here is a reminder of why something from our range should be added to your next order:
- Every day our CLASSMATES range is taking steps to support our planet, using less plastic and more sustainably sourced items.
- CLASSMATES is up to 50% cheaper than big brands, so when budgets are tight, we keep our prices competitive to make sure you can secure the essentials you need.
- Our products are built to survive in a busy classroom, with our independent testing* putting us at the top of the chart across our pencils and glue sticks.
- Last year, over 2,100 individual secondary schools bought from our CLASSMATES range.
*Independent testing carried out in June 2023.
