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Zero-Waste Sewing: Creative Ideas for Using Fabric Scraps

At Our Social Fabric, we believe in making every piece of fabric count. We accept donations of fabric over half a metre in length. But what should you do with those smaller pieces? Though we’ve don...

Discover Chitosante

Discover Chitosante Are you looking for a fabric that is antibacterial, odour-resisting, moisture-wicking, breathable, fast-drying, anti-static, pill resistant and has built in sun protection?! Sou...

The numbers are in for August 2024!

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to our customers, donors and volunteers. Working together, we saved an impressive 3,247 pounds of fabric and sewing-related materials from the landfill in August 2024. Your su...

The Year So Far at Our Social Fabric

The Year So Far at Our Social Fabric We're excited to share the incredible progress we've made in 2024! In just the first six months, we've diverted a staggering 76,525 lbs of fabric and sewing m...

Celebrating the Emerging Talents in Sew Fun(d) Round 3

Celebrating the Emerging Talents in Sew Fun(d) Round 3! We're thrilled to introduce you to four incredible students who have emerged as stars in our latest round of Sew Fun(d). Their passion for f...

June 2024 recycling totals

In June 2024, Our Social Fabric successfully diverted an impressive 6,277.5 lbs of fabric and sewing-related materials from landfills! This achievement is thanks to the incredible generosity of o...

Dive into sewing swimwear

Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than by sewing your own custom swimwear? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new collection of swim fabrics and supplies. As always, our p...

Understanding Fabric Weights: Bottom-Weight, Dress-Weight, and Blouse-Weight

When it comes to sewing your own clothes, choosing the right fabric is crucial. One important aspect to consider is the weight of the fabric, which significantly affects the drape, durability, and...

May 2024 was a record-breaking month!

May 2024 was recording-breaking for Our Social Fabric. Last month we diverted an incredible 58,919 pounds of fabric and sewing materials from landfills. That is the most we’ve ever diverted in a ...

What is Supplex?

  At Our Social Fabric, we’re passionate about offering the best in sustainable and high-performance fabrics. One of our standout fabrics, and team favourites, is Supplex, a fabric that combines t...