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Royal Fleet Auxiliary Striping Up
Our RFA Striping Up service includes the complete removal and replacement of rank lace using regulation 2% gold lace, hand sewn using traditional military tailoring techniques by our experienced military tailoring team.
All work is completed in-house at Tin Trousers HQ by our security-cleared team, ensuring your uniform remains safe, secure and under our direct control throughout the process.
Turnaround Times
Standard Service
Up to 4 weeks from receipt of your uniform.
Urgent Service
Approximately 2 weeks from receipt of your uniform.
Emergency Service
Under 7 days from receipt of your uniform.
If you have a specific deadline, promotion date or event, please contact us before booking and we will advise on the most suitable service.
Dropping Off Your Uniform
Uniforms can be dropped off:
At Tin Trousers HQ, Gosport Marina
In our secure locker within HMS Nelson Wardroom
During one of our regular on-site tailoring clinics
If using the HMS Nelson locker, please ensure your uniform is clearly labelled with your name and contact details.
Postal Service
Unable to visit us in person? We offer a secure UK-wide postal service.
Please send your uniform to:
Tin Trousers
Charles House
Gosport Marina
Gosport
PO12 1FJ
We recommend using a tracked and insured postal service when sending uniforms.
Promoting multiple personnel?
Ask about our Group Promotion & Wardroom Packages and receive 15% off striping up services for groups of 6 or more uniforms booked together.
Our RFA Striping Up service includes the complete removal and replacement of rank lace using regulation 2% gold lace, hand sewn using traditional military tailoring techniques by our experienced military tailoring team.
All work is completed in-house at Tin Trousers HQ by our security-cleared team, ensuring your uniform remains safe, secure and under our direct control throughout the process.
Turnaround Times
Standard Service
Up to 4 weeks from receipt of your uniform.
Urgent Service
Approximately 2 weeks from receipt of your uniform.
Emergency Service
Under 7 days from receipt of your uniform.
If you have a specific deadline, promotion date or event, please contact us before booking and we will advise on the most suitable service.
Dropping Off Your Uniform
Uniforms can be dropped off:
At Tin Trousers HQ, Gosport Marina
In our secure locker within HMS Nelson Wardroom
During one of our regular on-site tailoring clinics
If using the HMS Nelson locker, please ensure your uniform is clearly labelled with your name and contact details.
Postal Service
Unable to visit us in person? We offer a secure UK-wide postal service.
Please send your uniform to:
Tin Trousers
Charles House
Gosport Marina
Gosport
PO12 1FJ
We recommend using a tracked and insured postal service when sending uniforms.
Promoting multiple personnel?
Ask about our Group Promotion & Wardroom Packages and receive 15% off striping up services for groups of 6 or more uniforms booked together.