Uniforms by Kajan makes sure students meet dress codes

Though Uniforms by Kajan store is now located in Metairie, the once Destrehan-based business still carries deep roots in St. Charles Parish, where owners and Destrehan residents Paulo and Kay Casanova are proud to call home.

Though the store location may be different than it was three years ago, the variety of services and uniform selection St. Charles residents have grown accustomed to are still very much in place. Uniforms by Kajan is a supplier for most schools in St. Charles Parish, including shirts with and without embroidered logos, shorts, pants, skirts, skorts, outerware and JanSport backpacks.

Each item is in compliance with the school district’s dress code as well. Uniforms by Kajan stays in touch with St. Charles Parish school district representatives to make sure everything available at the store meets the appropriate dress code.

“It’s not something where you have to keep coming back,” Paulo said. “We make sure the logos are the same, the lengths are right and that everything is fully approved and ready to go.”

The store stocks uniforms all year long as well, as opposed to stores that may only offer uniforms seasonally.

“That is probably our biggest advantage,” Paulo said with emphasis. “We keep our inventory well-stocked, but if the situation arises we’ll make a special order and get you what you need.”

Paulo said the St. Charles Parish community is special to he and his wife.

“The community here is so dear to us and we’ve wanted to stay involved,” said Paulo, a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church along with Kay.

Paulo is a longtime softball and baseball coach with the St. Charles recreation department and former member of the Destrehan booster club.

“We live here and we want to give back in any way we can,” he added.

One way they’ve done that is through a partnership with United Way of St. Charles through St. Charles Parish child welfare, which has been in place for many years and creates discounts for students at the parish’s schools. The business also gives 10 to 15 percent off coupons to the public in June and July.

“It’s a way to help everyone across the parish, not just specific schools, but on both sides of the river. Everyone benefits,” Paulo said.

Other services offered included corporate apparel, medical scrubs and chef wear.

Uniforms by Kajan is located at 7103 Veterans Memorial Blvd. and can be reached at (504) 888-4840.

 

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