Future of Fashion – Spring ReSTYLE Clothes Swap Event
Penrith’s future is taking a fashionably sustainable leap forward as Council prepares to host its second “Spring ReSTYLE Clothes Swap” event
It’s Back!
Join us on Saturday, 11 October at St Marys Memorial Hall for the Future of Fashion – Spring ReSTYLE Clothes Swap Event.
Save money and keep valuable resources in use as you swap your way to a refreshed wardrobe for you and the family at this vibrant community event, where We will be hosting not one, but TWO clothing swaps facilitated seamlessly by the experienced crew from The Clothing Exchange, Sydney.
Event Itinerary:
Kids clothing swap (for children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Parents and guardians of children aged between 3 and 12 years are encouraged to bring up to five quality items of children’s clothing that they have outgrown or simply no longer enjoy wearing to swap for ‘new-to-you’ goodies!
- Check-in from 10 am – 10:30 am.
- Swap opens at 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Adult's clothing swap
Open to adults of all ages, shapes, sizes and genders! Be ready to swap up a storm. Attendees are encouraged to bring up to five quality items of clothing to contribute to the ‘swap stock’ as part of their participation in this fun and sustainable free market exchange.
- Check in from 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
- Experienced stylist presentation: 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
- Swap opens at 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Revamp your wardrobe at our pop-up clothing exchange market with a difference! It’s your chance to select up to five quality pre-loved clothing items to take home. Feel good and look fantastic in fresh threads without hurting your finances or the planet.
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy. Supported by Penrith City Council.
This is a ticketed event:
IMPORTANT TICKET PRICING INFORMATION.
Ticket Pricing: $10 per ticket, per swap (free entry for accompanying children aged 12 years or under). The ticket fees will be refunded** in full to all attendees who “check-in” on arrival to the event.
- To ensure participants get the most out of this community-minded event, tickets must be purchased via Humanitix in advance.
- Refunds will not be available for any ‘no-shows’.
** Refunds will be processed within 5 to 10 business days after the event date.
Further information
How does a clothes swap work?
A clothes swap is a social event where people bring gently used clothing they no longer want and exchange them for items brought by others. Here's how it typically works:
- Bring Clothes: Participants bring five clean, good-condition items; i.e., clothes, shoes, or accessories they no longer wear.
- Display Items: Items will be sorted and displayed similarly to a retail space, thanks to Sydney’s Clothing Exchange.
- Browse and Swap: Everyone browses the selection and selects items they like from the range to take home and enjoy!
It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe and reduce textile waste.
What condition is acceptable for clothing exchange items?
When selecting the five items from your existing wardrobe to bring to the exchange, it is a good idea to ask yourself if you (or a friend) would be happy to receive the item in its current condition.
- Is the item free from rips, holes, tears, pilling, visible stains, odours, and pet hair?
- Do any zips, ties, buttons, and buckles on the item function well?
If the answer is yes, then it is likely to be suitable as a swap item.
What will happen with any clothing items left over after the swap event?
New items will be donated to charities such as Women’s Shelter and Westcare in alliance with local business Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA). If items aren’t in wearable condition, through TRA, items will be cleaned, shredded and spun into new yarn, to make new products.
Why opt for ‘pre-loved’ or ‘second-hand’ clothing?
Currently, the textile industry contributes 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, if the fashion industry continues its current trajectory, it could use more than 26% of the world’s carbon budget by 2050.
Collectively, Australians spend $2,500, buying an average of 56 new clothing items per person every year. Increased consumption and poor-quality ultra-fast fashion trends have seen textiles rise as a growing waste stream of concern. Australia is estimated to contribute a staggering 300,000 tonnes of textile waste to landfills annually.
Buying pre-loved clothing is a simple and affordable way to tackle textile waste. Shopping second-hand keeps quality textiles in circularity for longer and slows down the consumption of ‘new’ items, effectively reducing the quantity of textiles sent to landfills.
What are the benefits of learning the art of ‘re-styling’?
Learning the art of re-styling can make your wardrobe feel new simply by wearing your existing clothing in creative and innovative ways. It’s an inexpensive and sustainable practice that allows you to express your unique style without buying new! The sustainable fashion movement is gaining popularity due to its environmental and cost-saving benefits.
Knowing how to style clothing to suit your body shape and size, you will view your current wardrobe with a fresh perspective and be confident to shop at pre-loved and second-hand stores.
As more sustainable fashion retailers emerge, saying ‘no’ to new has never been easier, and it’s a trend worth getting excited about!