Children grow quickly and therefore need to change their clothes regularly. Because children's clothes are often only worn for a short time, they usually still look very good and are very suitable for reuse. So there is no need to spend a lot of money on new clothes. The LimonadeBrigade and Waardlanden organise a special clothing exchange market for children aged 0 to 4 on Friday morning 19 April from 10.00 to 11.30 during the MamaCafé in the library of Gorinchem, at Groenmarkt 1. Exchange your child's clean and tidy clothes for something else for free. Good for your wallet and the environment.
Environmental coach of Waardlanden Nelleke Gouw: 'Children can look nice without having to buy new clothes all the time. A clothing exchange is a smart and sustainable way to get good and tidy clothes at an affordable price. Especially since little ones grow out of their clothes so quickly. It is a win-win situation that not only saves money but is also good for the environment. By reusing clothes, we create less waste and save raw materials and energy used in the production of new clothes.'
Submission times
Have your child's clothes become too small and you need a change of clothes? Then join the clothing swap. Bring the clean and tidy clothes you want to exchange one week before the swap on Friday morning 12 April between 9.00 and 12.00 to the library, Groenmarkt 1. Are you unable to bring your clothes on 12 April? Then you can also hand them in during the clothing exchange market.
Clothing exchange
For clothes handed in, you will receive vouchers with points. With these vouchers, you can pick out other clothes for free at the clothing exchange on Friday morning 19 April from 10.00 to 11.30 am. So you can leave your wallet at home. All you need are the vouchers and an empty bag to put your new acquisitions in. Clothes left over will be donated to charity. This way, together, we ensure sustainable and beneficial clothing for all.
Week of Second-hand Textiles
The clothing exchange is organised ahead of the Week of Second-hand Textiles, from 20 to 27 April 2024. During this week, nationwide attention is drawn to reuse and recycle clothes and textiles. This is necessary as the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. The aim is to encourage people to be more conscious about their clothing consumption and thus extend the lifespan of garments through reuse, repair and recycling.