SCHOOL clothing firm Trutex has launched a new collection.

The Connected range for autumn and winter will be aimed at fashion-conscious children and includes fleeces and combat shirts.

The range is planned to be introduced to 80 major retail outlets across the country.

"New fashion in schoolwear will continue to be important not only to satisfy the demands of increasingly style-conscious children but also to show that school uniform has moved on and can reflect current fashion trends," said Clare Rix, marketing executive at the Clitheroe firm.