The Natural Fashion Swap

More than just a clothes swap! This event is about demystifying where your clothes come from, where they go and how to understand what our clothes are actually made of, whilst getting a new cute outfit for your troubles!

This event is about swapping natural fibre clothes only, what does that mean you say? Look on your clothing tags for the below words-

• Cotton

• Linen (Flax)

• Hemp

• Ramie

• Wool (including Merino, Lambswool, Cashmere, Mohair, Alpaca, Angora)

• Silk

• 100% Leather/Genuine leather

No pressure, no judgement, just friendly guidance from Stephanie at Care To Rewear to help you feel more confident understanding your clothing choices.

What to expect

Bring 5 pieces of natural-fibre clothing. At check-in, we'll go through them with you — a conversation, not an inspection — and every item that meets the standard earns you a token to spend on the floor. If something doesn't quite qualify, you won't leave empty-handed either way: we'll give you a guide on what to do with it next.

We're also welcoming genuine leather -shoes, bags, jackets, up to 3 pieces. The one thing we ask you leave at home is faux or "vegan" leather.

The morning

• 10:30am–11:00am -Doors open for check-in and token handout

• 11:00am–11:45am -A short presentation, a game or two, and morning tea together — including a closer look at fibres that look natural but aren't (bamboo and rayon among them)

• 11:45am–1:30pm -The swap floor opens

Running a little behind? Not a problem -check-in continues all morning, so simply join us whenever you arrive.

Come curious. Leave knowing a little more about what's actually in your wardrobe.

Accessibility

Event is inside, all one level.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am