New clothing saved from waste by sewing charity
Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.
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"Plus it's about sustainability, because our work prevents these items from going to landfill."
— Sharon Tombs , Executive
"It was really nice. It kept me warm and dry during the winter period."
— Patrick Lewis , Activist
"It's gives people self esteem as well as keeping them warm and dry."
— Dawn Prosser , Executive
"You've got spare garments because companies change their logos or they have discontinued items."
— Michael Osmond , Executive
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Unwanted clothes are reworked and donated by Dressability in Swindon instead of going to landfill.
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