New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
Summary
A charity called Dressability in Swindon saves brand new clothing with company logos from being thrown away by removing the logos and donating the clothes to people in need. The charity now alters and distributes over 1,000 items every year to people in places including Liverpool and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Dressability removes company branding from new coats, fleeces, and other garments.
- The altered clothing is donated to homeless people and others in need.
- Initially serving Swindon and Wiltshire, the charity now sends clothes as far as Liverpool and Ukraine.
- Demand for the rebranding project is growing, with over 1,000 items redistributed annually.
- The project started after Dressability received coats from a company that stopped trading, which would have gone to waste.
- Surplus branded clothing often comes from companies changing logos or having damaged items.
- Dressability wants local sewing groups to volunteer to help rebrand more clothing.
- The project prevents useful clothing from ending up in landfill, supporting environmental sustainability.
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