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Made Unique for Her. Fashion Wellness for Women's Body & Mind.
During our everyday life and activities we all invariably experience minor tears to our clothing; a button may fall off or a zipper may need to be replaced.
All these things can be easily repaired to extend the life of your loved clothing while also saving you money by not having to replace the item.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Supports the growth of local micro-businesses.
- Plus, saving you money by extending the life of your existing clothing.
Every women is unique and has different body proportions.
With different brands offering their own version of standard clothing sizes, many women have the need to alter their new clothing for a better fit, e.g skirts, trousers, tops and sleeve lengths may need to be reduced and waistlines or bustlines may need to be reduced or extended.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Supports the growth of local micro-businesses.
- A better fit means you will wear it more often and get a better return on your investment in terms of cost/per wear.
Do you love the fabric but not the current design or a feature of an existing garment? No problem. Our community of Women-Led Designers and Makers can work with you to redesign your garment. From changes to necklines to removing sleeves, creating pockets and more.
The redesign options are endless and you will have fun co-creating and collaborating on the design with your artisan maker.
Another option is to redesign loved clothing which may have been partially damaged or permanently stained. For example, you can redesign a long pair of trousers or jeans to stylish shorts for summer or an A-Line skirt to a straight skirt. You can even use natural dyes to change the colour of a garment.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Supports the growth of local micro-businesses.
- Saving you money by extending the life of your existing clothing.
- Plus, you are likely to wear it more often and get a better return on your investment or cost/per wear.
Curious about what's in your clothing? Is it good for you and our planet?
Given the increased usage by fashion brands of synthetic fibres in our clothing, today it is estimated that 60-70% of our clothing is made from synthetic fibres.
Synthetic fibres are man-made and derived from fossil fuels. They are both a non renewable resource and non biodegradeable. Creating a heavy burden on our planet. Each time we wash our clothing synthetic fibres release microplastics into our washing machines and in turn our oceans, food systems and now researchers have found microplastics in human bodies.
Natural fibres on the other hand are derived from plant and animal fibres. e.g. linen, cotton, wool, bamboo and new bio fibres are being innovated and made into clothing. 100% natural fabrics are both a renewable resource, biodegradable and good for people and our planet. Benefits of different 100% natural fabrics, include: allows our body / skin to breathe, moisture-wicking, insulating, temperature-regulating, odour-resistant and some are even hypoallergenic.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- 100% Natural fabrics are good for both people and our planet. They are both a renewable resource and biodegradable.
- Consider reducing the use of synthetic fibres for the wellness of people & our planet.
You may already be aware of some of these, if you are a gentle reminder to help care for your clothing investments.
1. Consider using cold water for washing.
2. Consider using earth friendly laundry detergents.
3. Air dry clothing outside whenever possible.
4. Use a Guppyfriend washing bag when washing synthetic clothing to stop microplastics being released into your washing machine and in turn into our oceans, food systems and even our bodies.
5. Woollens and silks need a gentler and specific laundry liquid to retain their size, shape and natural oils.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact.
- Reduces the release of microplastics.
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Reduces emissions from washing and drying machines.
- Plus, saving you money be extending the life of your existing clothing.
You may already be aware of some of these, if so a gentle reminder to help care for your clothing investments:
1. Avoid use of plastic garment bags or sleeves (e.g. from the dry cleaners). Plastic does not breathe, can damage your clothing over time and it does not protect clothing from insects.
2. For natural fibre clothing, cotton calco storage bages are a good solution. Moths and other inserts are not attracted to eating the calco and the calco bags allow your clothing to breathe.
3. Consider investing in wooden hangers instead of plastic hangers which may damage or not hold your clothing's shape over time.
4. As a start and to learn more, visit KazziKovers (an Australian Women-Led business) to explore their range of garment storage options and to learn more.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Plus, saving you money by extending the life of your existing clothing.
The resale of clothing is another great way to avoid your unwanted clothing going to landfill while also receiving some money back on your original investment.
Another option is to swap and share your unwanted clothing with other friends who have a similar fit or style aesthetic.
If you would like to resell your clothing, Simple Chic has partnered with AirRobe to help you earn some money from the resale of your unwanted clothing.
Social, Environmental & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textile waste going to landfill.
- Plus, you can earn some money for your unwanted clothing.
Did you know on average Australians purchase 27kg of new textiles each year and then discard around 23kg into landfill annually?
Building on our mission to reduce textile waste and our commitment to a circular economy, Simple Chic has partnered with Upparel so you can send any of your unwanted clothing to be reused, upcycled and recycled through Upparel and avoid it being sent to landfill. Plus,we will reward you for doing so with a $25 Digital Gift Card from Simple Chic.
Social, Environment & Economic Impact:
- Reduces textiles waste going to landfill.
Need Help? Book a Wardrobe Coach to help you make your Wardrobe the most sustainable, circular and loved place to shop.