About Us

Our Story

Churchill Gowns was founded in 2018 by two recent university graduates, who had experienced first hand the rip-off prices and lack of choice when it came to hiring a gown. Ollie and Ruth wanted to put that right by starting an affordable and ethical gown company that put students at the heart of the service. Several years on the business has grown to stock gowns for 85+ UK universities, served over 75,000 students, become the top rated gown supplier on Trustpilot and even pitched successfully on Dragon's Den!

What We Do

Churchill Gowns a supplier of high-quality graduation services to university students throughout the UK. We provide services that are more flexible and affordable than those of traditional suppliers, while maintaining focus on our core beliefs: ethical manufacturing, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

At the core of our business lies a desire to leave behind a better world for our children than the one we inherited. We believe that sustainable, ethical and environmentally conscious business practices need to not just be seen as a side note to profitability - they need to become core to every business. We are very proud of the company we operate, and strive to lead by example.

As a textile manufacturer, we are also very aware of the environmental impact that has plagued our industry. Each graduation gown we make is made from 70% recycled polyester which is manufactured from recycled plastic waste. This is then blended with 30% viscose for a soft finish. Every graduation gown contains a minimum of 550g of recycled plastic waste, which equates to at least 28 500ml plastic bottles. We have spent years developing a material that looks indistinguishable from those used at all major universities, and are encouraging universities all over the UK to consider this as the norm to help reduce their impact.

All our garments are ethically manufactured, providing living wages and bright, clean conditions to workers in our factories. We are also a member of the Living Wage Foundation in the UK, committing to pay their living wage rate to all our staff.