Parents shop for school uniforms for their daughters.

A MYANMAR company this month introduced the first readymade school uniforms for girls to be produced in the country, in time for the start of the new academic year in June.

He and She fashion has begun manufacturing readymade versions of the traditional green longyis and white blouses, the latter in two designs – short sleeved and long sleeved.

“I introduced the readymade school uniforms (for girls) because I sympathise with parents who have to spend not only money but a lot of time finding outfits for their children,” said Daw Myat San Win, a director of the company.

“We make uniforms for girls in fifth through 10th standards,” she said.

Daw Myat San Win said the company will manufacture 6000 uniform sets in its first phase of production, in six different sizes.

“The price is fair – only K3000 for a blouse and longyi set,” she said.

Daw Myat San Win said her company has sold the clothes – which have been available on the market since the beginning of May – to retailers both on consignment and using a credit system.

The U Lay Gyi shop in Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon also produces readymade school uniforms, for boys in preschool through 10th standard.