LOANHOOD - Redbridge Clothes Swap

CLOTHES SWAP

Clothes swaps are an opportunity to circulate clothes and accessories with other members of your community.

350,000 tonnes, that’s around £140 million worth of used but still wearable clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year and we want to prevent that from happening so bring your clothes along and swap for something new to you. Only together can we make a difference.

Please bring no more than 5 items of clothing, accessories and/or footwear freshly cleaned * and ready to go on the racks. We accept all shapes and sizes including children's clothing.

We offer a token system for customers who bring no more than 5 items. Items will be categorised into relevant tiers (1 token under £50, 2 tokens over £50) based on the type, brand, RRP and condition. This will dictate how many tokens you can use to shop for new items. 2 token items will have a yellow sticker assigned to them.

This is a community driven swap where we accept items from high street up to high end.

DROP 11:30- 15:00

Rolling drop and swap - You will be able to drop and swap all day from Midday until 3:30pm.

We open the doors for drop only at 11:30am, this gives us chance to populate the shop before we officially open the doors for swapping at 12:00pm.

Bring up to 5 items to trade for tokens. Items will be assessed by the Swap Shop Assistants on arrival and displayed on the rails. Once the items are traded for tokens they go straight onto the shop floor, so make sure you are 100% sure before you pass them over.

SWAP

12:00- 15:30

Browse the rails and use your token currency to exchange for new preloved items. You can only swap if you have dropped items during the drop period.

If you don't use all your tokens you can save and bring to the next clothes swap.

***LAST DROP 15:00***

Something you once valued or will be valued by someone else. Ask yourself - would you give this to a friend? We can't accept poor quality items at our swaps so please keep this in mind.

• Clean and of good quality
• Free of faults or minor repairs
• No underwear, swimwear, socks, tights, toys & bric-a-brac
• All items will be assessed using LOANHOOD ‘Swap-Shop Item Guide’ by our Swap Shop Assistants.

Please note* We will not be accepting shoes unless unworn at our swap shops.

***SWAP CLOSES 15:30 sharp***

TOKEN CURRENCY

1 Token – preloved under £50

2 Tokens - preloved over £50 & great condition (keep an eye out for the yellow stickers)

Discover the art of Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique, in this hands-on drop-in workshop led by Japanese textile artist Mika Sembongi.

Meaning “little stabs,” Sashiko originated in Japan during the Edo period as a practical method used by farmers and fishermen to repair, reinforce, and extend the life of worn clothing. Over time, it evolved into a celebrated decorative craft, admired for its striking geometric patterns and its mindful, sustainable approach to textiles.

In this relaxed drop-in session between 12pm and 2pm, participants will learn the basics of Sashiko stitching while exploring traditional Japanese patterns and visible mending techniques. You’ll learn how to trace and stitch classic designs to patch, repair, and embellish your clothing, combining function with creativity and slow craftsmanship.

This technique is especially suitable for woven fabrics such as denim and jeans.

You are welcome to bring your own garments to mend and decorate, or practice on fabric provided during the workshop.

RULES

Please be considerate of your fellow swappers and swap shop assistants

You can only hold onto 5 items at any one time, which means

❤️ Please don't put items in a corner/pile up whilst you browse as these items

❤️ Please don't put multiple items in your bag

❤️ If you don't want it, please put them back on the rail for others to swap

❤️ No large bags accepted in the swap

Please give our Swap Shop Assistants space as they sort through items - clothing must be taken from rails, not from the sorting area.

Finally, please treat your fellow swappers with respect

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DROP - The value of each items will be assigned by the Swap Shop Assistants and unchangeable after donation.

SWAP - You can only swap if you bring items to exchange.

SHOP -We can refuse any items brought to the event that do not meet the criteria of the token system. We appreciate your honesty. Please refrain from taking any garments you have not officially swapped.

LOANHOOD is the fashion community made for people who want to wear new stuff without buying new. Done with waiting for a sustainable change to happen, its two female co-founders came together to make it happen.

It’s not just clothes LOANHOOD like to share. We’ve got a lot of knowledge about the fashion industry and sustainability. We want to get everyone hyped up on slowing down fast fashion.

DISCLAIMER

We take no responsibility for garments donated and swapped. Please bring items you are happy to swap and emotionally detached from. You may not find items of the same quality as the ones you bring. Once you have donated an item you will not be able to change your mind after token exchange. LOANHOOD accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from any transaction taking place at the swapping event. All garments remaining after the event will be donated to local charities.

PRIVACY NOTICE

This event is a collaboration between LOANHOOD and East London Waste Authority (ELWA). By booking a ticket, you consent to your email address being shared with both organisations, which may be used to contact you for follow-up (e.g. to sharing new events or requesting further feedback). You can opt out any time by emailing [email protected].uk / or [email protected]

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