Twyg’s Swap&Mends are back. This time we have additional experiences to further inspire your sustainable fashion journey. We want to ensure that you take home new fashion skills and leave having gained new knowledge about fashion. On 23 March, the incredible...
Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Daveyton township on the east of Johannesburg, you’ll find Patch and Stitch. Collen Shoko and Lesego Masilela opened the doors to their alterations and repair studio a year ago. They have been offering their...
The environmental impact of fashion waste is overwhelming. Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truck load of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill. And as the majority of garments are made from oil-based materials like polyester – 22.67 billion tonnes of...
We know the devastation that comes when a piece of clothing you’ve loved is damaged. While this might mean the end of the items’ life, it doesn’t have to be. By mending it, you can instead give it another life. Fast fashion brands often use cheap material to cut down...
When was the last time you mended your clothes? Have you ever? Do you keep the spare buttons that come with your purchases? As a larger woman with size 9 feet, I tend to treasure the clothes I do have and will do all I can to keep wearing them year-to-year. As a...
Our work is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12, which aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production. Read More
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