Updating Your Wardrobe Without Harming the Planet
Mosman Clothes Swap
Every time we buy new clothing, we pose a serious threat to the ongoing climate crisis and to the environment. Many Australians are also confused about disposing of their unwanted clothes, with a large-scale Australian study finding a third of us throw them in the bin. Our aim is to provide a more considered and educated option whilst giving you the chance to update your wardrobe.
Where
1st Balmoral Scout Hall, Balmoral Park, The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088
Timings
First Swap:
Check-In/Drop-Off: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Swap: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Second Swap:
Check-In/Drop-Off: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Swap: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
When
Saturday March 8th 2025
Cost
The event contribution is $10. All proceeds go to charity.
Items could include:
Tops, shirts and blouses
Pants, jeans and shorts
Skirts, dresses and suits
Jumpers, cardigans and jackets
Belts, bags and shoes
Scarves, ties and hats
We will not be accepting:
Jewellery
Underwear, socks and swimwear
Sportswear, activewear and tracksuits
Fast fashion
Anything stained, torn or unclean
Noticeably worn out, pilling, frayed, sweat stained, smelly, marked or far from perfect
So no fast fashion
Items must be clean, pressed, and free from damage. Only bring pieces you’d proudly gift a friend, ideally on a hanger. This way, you can refresh your wardrobe while making an eco-friendly choice.
Chain store garments in single (cotton, wool, silk, linen, bamboo, rayon, viscose, lyocell and modal) or blended natural fibres will be considered. All styles will be accepted, so keep in mind that items will range from on-trend pieces to older classics. We therefore can’t guarantee everyone who brings a designer item will take home an equivalent piece.
*Proceeds and surplus clothing will be donated to The Resilience Circle and Lou’s Place - both provide trauma informed and person-centred care to women facing issues such as domestic violence and homelessness.