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A to Zipyard Part Two – Finishing What We’ve Started

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T For Toys - MIlton Keynes Xmas Lights

News & Blogs A to Zipyard Part Two – Finishing What We’ve Started Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text T For Toys – MIlton Keynes Xmas Lights If you’ve read our first A to Zipyard blog, you’ll have discovered the wide range of services our stores across the UK can provide. If it fits under a sewing machine, we can do something with it.        Kilts – Whether your kilt is occasion or fashion wear, we can tackle any pleat problems.         Loved clothes last – An estimated £140 million worth of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year and you can help reduce that figure by bringing us your items to repair, alter or restyle.   Modern – Our stores offer an enjoyable experience – bright, clean and well designed with in-house changing rooms. All meet Covid-19 guidelines too of course.  Near you – You’ll find our stores […]

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A to Zipyard Part One – Why Making Loved Clothes Last is Elementary

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News & Blogs A to Zipyard Part One – Why Making Loved Clothes Last is Elementary Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Leeds – D for Dancers Here at The Zip Yard, we’ve always prided ourselves on seeing the bigger picture. Repairing and altering clothes is good for your pocket – but it is also good for the planet and prevents clothes which just need some tweaking and TLC ending up in landfill. Our A to Zipyard reflects the services we provide and the difference that we’re making to the environment on a daily basis. Alterations – The perfect place to start as we’re the fastest growing alterations and repairs chain in the UK. If it fits under the sewing machine, you don’t need to throw it away. Bags – Our distinctive bright yellow carrier bags are 100% biodegradable and strong enough to use time and time again. Coats […]

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Simple Steps to Sustainability

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Simple Steps to Sustainability

News & Blogs Simple Steps to Sustainability Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Six Simple Steps to Dressing More Sustainably There’s never been a better time to make a change to a sustainable or ethical wardrobe – and there’s no shortage of passionate people keen to inspire us from eco-fashion brands and models to environmental activists and writers. We’ve compiled six top tips to help you on your journey to a brighter – and wiser – fashion future.   1. Wear Every Item At Least 30 Times Pick more versatile pieces that can be styled in different ways, rather than that one item you know is going to fall out of fashion in no time, and try to veer away from buying that statement piece you know you are only going to wear for one occasion and invest in something with more longevity. 2. Shop Second-Hand and Vintage Every […]

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