It’s almost Black Friday… and honestly, we’re completely over it. 😩
The world isn’t ruined by a single day, but by how we deal with stuff. There’s simply too much of it, and the worst part is: most of it isn’t even good quality. It’s no longer about owning, it’s just about buying. People rush from Shein to Temu and other fast fashion giants, just to satisfy that urge to shop. But buying doesn’t free you from this addiction – it doesn’t solve anything.
What does work is being mindful of what already exists. The clothes and items you already own, or that are already in the world, are valuable enough. That’s what we focus on. ✨
That’s why we invite you to join our clothing swap! It’s not only sustainable, it’s also cozy and personal – way more fun than rushing through crowded shopping streets looking for deals you don’t really need. By participating, you show that you value what already exists and that you won’t fall for the endless cycle of buying new things.
Together, we make a statement: buy less, care more for what already exists. 💛♻️
New this edition:
We will no longer accept Ultra Fast Fashion clothing for the swap. This includes brands like Primark, Shein, Boohoo, Temu, Asos, and Fashion Nova.
- Ultra Fast Fashion is clothing produced very quickly, often at low cost and with constantly changing collections. It’s usually cheap, low quality, and less sustainable. It wears out quickly and is mostly made from polyester.
- By not accepting this type of clothing, we ensure that our swap collection is full of quality items that last longer and bring joy to everyone.
Ultra Fast Fashion items can still be donated, but they won’t count towards your swap points.
Come along, discover beautiful new pieces, and give your fall wardrobe a sustainable upgrade. We can’t wait to swap with you!
Check the details and get your ticket here: https://www.denaaierij.nl/kledingswap/
How does a clothing swap at De Naaierij work?
- Buy a ticket.
- Sign up for a time slot via the link in your order confirmation. At the start of ticket sales, only the first two time slots are available. As more tickets are sold, new time slots will be added. 🙂
Time slots:
- 11:00 – 11:45
- 11:45 – 12:30
- 13:30 – 14:15
- 14:45 – 15:15
- 15:15 – 16:00
- Select your clothing. Choose at least 5 items to bring in. Make sure they are nice pieces you’d be happy to wear yourself. The better the items you bring, the better the swap! All clothing must be clean.
NEW: Since we always have an excess of pants, each person can bring a maximum of 2 pairs of pants. - Drop off your items in the weeks before the event (Friday, November 14 – Friday, November 28, check our opening hours). Can’t make it during these times? We can arrange something. After dropping off your clothes, you’ll receive a stamp card – bring this with you to the event.
- Come to the swap on Saturday, November 29 at your assigned time slot (with a friend, colleague, sibling…). Experience a wonderful clothing store atmosphere – all items are neatly hung and ironed.
- Try on and choose 5 items to take home. Get your stamp card validated. Any remaining stamps can be used at our next event.
- Go home happy and satisfied!
Excited? We understand! Get your ticket now!
All info about the clothing swap can be found on our website: https://www.denaaierij.nl/kledingswap/
