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

Posted on November 16, 2020 (November 16, 2020) by Jacek

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 […]

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

Posted on November 16, 2020 (November 16, 2020) by Jacek

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 […]

Second-Hand, Rentals And Clothes Swaps On The Up Among Young People

Posted on February 13, 2020 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Second-Hand, Rentals And Clothes Swaps On The Up Among Young People Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text More than half of 25-to-34-year-olds in Britain buy second-hand clothes and half have repaired damaged or worn-out clothes, according to a new survey. Young people are also turning their used clothing into cash, the report by Mintel reveals, as half of the people in the same age group have sold old clothes in the last year, compared with 35% of consumers overall. Swapping clothes with friends or acquaintances, known as swishing, is also a growing trend with three-quarters of 16-to-24-year-olds saying they either have swapped fashion items with others or would be interested in doing so in the future. This age group is also most likely to use rental services, with 54% saying they have already rented fashion items or would be interested in doing so, compared with an […]

Spend a Night In With Your Wardrobe

Posted on February 13, 2020 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Little Things Mean a Lot Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text How To Treat Loved Ones And Feel Good Too Christmas is for caring, sharing and smiling and you’re guaranteed to be grinning if you’ve sourced individual gifts and saved money in the process. How do I do that, we hear you ask. Simple – just head down to your nearest Zip Yard store. Our motto ‘if it fits under a sewing machine we can repair and alter it’ also applies to making bespoke gifts for family and friends. Use our seamstresses’ imagination and add a touch of class to your gifting – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and special occasions too. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Fancy Dress Costumes For Kids With Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting cinemas, youngsters are clamouring for film themed […]

Volunteers Hop To it To Help Australian Wildlife

Posted on February 1, 2020 (November 17, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Volunteers Hop To it To Help Australian Wildlife Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text More than 100 volunteers devoted a special Sunday afternoon to making 1,000 pouches for wildlife affected by the bushfires in Australia. The successful snip ‘n’ sew event was hosted by The Zip Yard, based in intu Milton Keynes, and attracted animal lovers aged from seven to 90. After seeing reports on TV, staff launched an appeal that went viral and reached close to a million people across the world. The initiative was also featured on Anglia TV. Russell Golding, owner of The Zip Yard Milton Keynes, said: “We’re always looking at ways to upcycle and recycle and, as a team, we’re passionate about helping people – and wildlife that has been through such a terrifying ordeal. Young animals without their mothers such as kangaroos, possums, koalas and wombats need pouches to aid […]

Centre Spot For Thriving Clothing Alterations Store

Posted on January 30, 2020 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Centre Spot For Thriving Clothing Alterations Store Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Maidenhead clothing repairs and alterations store The Zip Yard has a new base in the town. Franchise owner Dijay Soni and his three-strong team of skilled seamstresses have made the switch to Nicholsons Shopping Centre from the High Street, where they’d been based since 2012. “We’re thrilled with our new premises in Kings Walk Mall – we’ve got more space for storage, customer changing rooms and sewing machines and an excellent location opposite Tesco.” – said Mr Soni. “The feedback we’ve had so far has been positive and we’re looking forward to welcoming back existing clients and attracting new customers over the coming months.” As the UK’s largest garment alteration company, The Zip Yard is on a mission to encourage more people to repair, alter and upcycle clothes to extend their life and […]

Get Bang On Trend By Becoming a Guilt-Free Shopper

Posted on January 30, 2020 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Get Bang On Trend By Becoming a Guilt-Free Shopper Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text The tide is starting to turn with more British women avoiding buying new clothes from fast fashion labels after feeling increasing pressure to help save the planet. A recent survey conducted by sustainable French fashion brand Patatam found that one in five British women now admit to feeling guilty when buying new items. This guilt is now influencing women’s shopping habits with almost two in three (68%) of those quizzed saying that they’d happily buy second-hand and pre-loved items. This statistic highlights a welcome change in attitudes and shoppers relationship with clothes, as it’s leapt up from 45% three years ago. One in three British women says they are now more aware of the issues surrounding fast fashion, such as the huge amount of water used to produce clothes and an […]

Easing the Prom and Party Night Pressure

Posted on January 29, 2020 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Easing The Prom And Party Night Pressure Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text As we’ve got a passion for reuse, repairs and upcycling here at The Zip Yard, we love to share stories about folks across the UK who share our values. A recent story that warmed our hearts comes from the South Wales valleys, where Maesteg Comprehensive School adopted a refreshing approach to the traditional prom party for its Year 11 students. When the school’s headteacher realised that a pupil was reluctant to attend because of the cost of a new outfit, two PE department colleagues put out an appeal on social media for donations of prom gowns for pupils to use for free. The response was overwhelming. Around 200 gowns, plus shoes and accessories, were donated by ex-pupils, local people and businesses. A wedding shop loaned 30 brand new dresses. This is a win-win […]

Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 – SCAP Report

Posted on December 13, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 – SCAP Report Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Fewer Clothes Went to Landfills in 2019 as SCAP’s Mission Gathers Pace The Zip Yard is proud to be the first repairs and alterations company to have signed up to the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) 2020 Commitment, which is leading the way in targeting action to minimise the environmental impact of our clothes. During 2019 we’ve kept a keen eye on the latest news from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and fully support its #DonationGeneration initiative to encourage more people to donate clothes to charity shops and clothing banks. WRAP’s end of year Textile Market Situation Report has recently been published which shines a light on the progress being made but shows that there is still plenty of room for improvement. The stand-out figure is that there […]

Liverpool Store’s Anniversary Fundraiser is £7,800 Success

Posted on November 13, 2019 (February 13, 2020) by Jacek

News & Blogs Liverpool Store’s Anniversary Fundraiser is £7,800 Success Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text When The Zip Yard Liverpool South’s fifth anniversary on November 27 began to loom large, store owner Iain McGuigan was determined to go beyond the usual cake, banners and balloons. The plan was an ambitious – and selfless – one with three main objectives: to celebrate the store’s fifth year in business, to thank customers for their support and to raise funds for charity. Sales for a certain time period spanning November and December would all go to Macmillan Cancer Support, a cause close to Iain’s heart as Macmillan nurses had cared for his father when he was suffering from cancer. Iain takes up the story: “For a specific time period – three weeks out of four, our customers received a 50% discount, for example, we’d charge £5 for a pair of trousers […]

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