mending kits
Why would I get materials rescued from landfill?
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Think of our materials as ‘Too-Good-To-Go’ for textiles. We work with textile industries to prevent high-quality materials from going to waste.
We collect, sort and redistribute textiles that have countless creative potential.
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By reusing the materials you are preventing the material from becoming waste aka ending up in landfill.
You are also replacing the need for newly manufactured materials that would require precious planetary resources and a lot of energy to produce.
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Anyone can go on Amazon and buy a new piece of fabric.
Working with a new-to-you materials stimulates your creativity and pushes you to experiment and achieve more creative results.
A note about reclaimed materials*
These pictures give an indication of the materials you will receive, but individual items may vary slightly. Due to their reclaimed nature, some items may bear marks of use or minor imperfections which we believe only add character and authenticity to your creations.
*Please be careful with the items you reclaim through The Fabric Folk Shop. Some of them may have sharp edges or present other hazards, and we can’t take responsibility for any harm or damage caused by using our material.