{"id":70935,"date":"2026-05-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/?p=70935"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:02:10","slug":"partnership-built-to-last-university-of-exeter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/partnership-built-to-last-university-of-exeter\/","title":{"rendered":"A Partnership Built to Last with University of Exeter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 2023, Kukri Sports has been the official sportswear partner for the University of Exeter, delivering bespoke kit and merchandise for one of the largest and most competitive university sport programmes in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, that partnership was further extended, a testament to what\u2019s been built together and what more is to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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52 Clubs. One Standard. No compromises.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting a programme of this scale demands more than a traditional kit supplier. Exeter needed a long-term partner who could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Deliver a consistent identity across their 52 sports clubs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Provide bespoke playing kit and leisurewear that reflects their heritage and pride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Manage ordering and fulfilment efficiently for a large and active student population<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Meet the sustainability expectations of a forward-thinking institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More than a kit supplier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kukri\u2019s university partnership model and 25+ years of experience in the sector was built for exactly this kind of challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working closely with Exeter, Kukri delivered a complete solution across all 52 clubs, reflecting the identity and pride of each team, tailored to each sport and designed to a consistent standard of quality that helps student-athletes feel and perform at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simplifying Kit Management at Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central to Kukri\u2019s offering is a dedicated online stock shop \u2013 built specifically for the University of Exeter and designed to make kit management simple for staff and students alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shop includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A dedicated microsite featuring Exeter\u2019s full product range<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Individual ordering for club members<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Bespoke garments that can be personalised across different sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Fast, reliable fulfilment \u2013 with a 72-hour delivery window for bespoke garments and three weeks for branded stock items<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three years of partnership delivered at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership in numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 52 sports clubs kitted out across playing and leisurewear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 4th<\/sup> in the UK BUCS rankings 2024\/25 out of 160 institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 110+ teams competing weekly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Over 4,700 garments delivered in the last three years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Exeter Say<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Kukri team have consistently demonstrated a genuine understanding of our needs and a proactive approach to collaboration, supporting us through design, production and delivery with professionalism and care<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir commitment to quality, reliability and service has been outstanding, ensuring our students and staff are provided with high-performance, professional-looking kit that reflects the pride and identity of our university.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Kirby, Senior Operations Manager at the University of Exeter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See the Partnership in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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