T.O. the Good Swap is a monthly clothing exchange for all genders, all bodies, and all ages.
Love clothes and the planet? Then you'll love this event...
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We're so excited to be partnering with Fashion Revolution and Hot Docs in June as they present levelFILM's theatrical premiere of FASHION REIMAGINED at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema June 16-30. Directed by Becky Hunter, FASHION REIMAGINED follows Amy Powney’s trajectory from outsider to industry leader as she sets out to create a fashion collection that is ethical and sustainable at every level. Learn more about the film on the Fashion Reimagined website.
Head down the street to Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St. W) to catch the 4:30pm screening! Tickets are available now.
Use Discount Code: FASHION50 for 50% off your screening ticket.
Please note: tickets for the swap and the screening are separate. Please register for the swap here and the screening on the Hot Docs website.
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HOW THE SWAP WORKS
1. Drop
Stop at the welcome area with up to 10 items of preloved clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories in good condition (a.k.a laundered and folded, no rips, stains, used undies or socks).
2. Swap
Find some thing(s) you love and try it/them on in the Centre for Social Innovation’s gender neutral (and mirror-filled!) bathrooms.
3. Keep
Take what you want home with you. We ask that you to limit the amount you take home to a similar amount to what you brought.
4. Share
Tag @t.o.thegoodswap to share your finds with the world. Sign up for our mailing list to find out when the next swap is!
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COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Be nice to each other.
Vet your items: no holes, no stains, clean, and ready to be loved by someone new.
Respect physical boundaries.
Don’t hoard.
Don't hover.
Don’t use the swap as a dumping ground. The end-of-life care of your textiles is your responsibility. You bought it, you bury it.*
Don’t do stuff that makes us have to write more community guidelines.
*Don't actually bury it. 85% of textile waste ends up in landfills each year.
Fine print: *We don’t take responsibility for garments donated and swapped and accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from any transaction taking place at the event.*
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VENUE & ACCESSIBILITY
Centre for Social Innovation Annex: 720 Bathurst Street
The ground floor of CSI Annex is fully accessible for mobility devices. Guests will enter through the south-east door – the entrance is equipped with a lift.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Good Swap Hamilton takes place at The Move Room. Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas.
We are grateful to make use of this space and hope to learn from, and integrate, Indigenous knowledge and values into these events.
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COVID-19
Masks are optional. Maintain a safe distance from your fellow swappers and wash your items before you swap them.
If you’re feeling under the weather or have recently been around someone who is, stay home and join us at the next event! Covid or not, no one wants to get sick.
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OUR PARTNERS
The Centre for Social Innovation
The Centre for Social Innovation is a hub for people working for people and planet. With two co-working, meeting room and events locations in downtown Toronto and member programming, they’re a perfect place find space, make connections, and make impact. We’re very, very happy to host our swaps at CSI!
The Move Room
The Move Room is a community-minded studio space in East Hamilton powered by DIY spirit, not boutique vibes, always with a commitment to support facilitators and participants equally. They offer classes, workshops, and rental space. We are so excited to be partnering with them for our Hamilton swaps!
Wanna be a pal? Message us to talk about partnering and sponsorship!
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OUR MISSION
Eliminate textile waste in Toronto and champion ethical and sustainable fashion practices globally by encouraging participation in the conscious fashion movement through swap events, advocacy, and education.
Our mission differs from service organizations such as clothing banks which provide access to free or low-cost clothing for those in need of it. This list of clothing banks in Toronto may be useful if you are looking for these services.
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WHY SWAP?
By swapping instead of shopping (or dumping your clothes at a thrift store), you’re participating in the circular economy, keeping clothing out of landfills, saving money, updating your wardrobe, avoiding unethical fast fashion and resource depletion, and sharing with a community of likeminded people… and sharing feels good.
All the sweet haul dopamine, none of the ethical dilemma!
Learn more about the fashion industry and how to care for clothing you truly no longer need on our Resources page.