Re-Fab Linlithgow

15/10/2026

What have you repaired today?

12/10/2026

Tissue holders - a great stocking filler made from tweed offcuts and a way to reduce plastic. Filling a fabric holder with folded tissues from a cardboard box instead of buying plastic packed tissues.

01/10/2026

Thought for today

There are systematic changes that are needed to address the growth of ultra fast-fashion.

This new report, which surveyed a small sample of Australian millennials, found that impulsive purchases on ultra fast-fashion websites are a result of the pressures on young people, AND, the hyper-dynamic retail environments created by companies looking to capitalise.

The report suggests measures like making 'cost-per-wear' visible, so consumers know how durable, and therefore worth their money, the garment actually is. Also responsible platform design such as providing customers with information about previous purchases and spending habits, and of course, policy, like France's recent anti ultra fast-fashion law which penalises retailers based on the number of items they offer on their website.

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Reflecting on whether a purchase was necessary often occurs after the money’s been spent. AKA cognitive buffering...

According to the study, young people rationalise purchasing from sites they know aren’t ethical...

🔵 As meeting pressing social needs within their financial constraints.

🔵 Believing the responsibility for ethics is the fashion industry’s problem, not the individuals.

🔵 Believing individuals and their choices have limited influence on industry outcomes.

Young people are under pressure to purchase ultra fast-fashion.

🔵 Financial stakes aren’t as high for poor purchase decisions.

🔵 Social media is not only the starting point for purchasing, it creates pressure to keep up with trends and maintain a curated digital identity.

These platforms use consumer behaviour to personalise future recommendations and promotions. Like spin-the-wheel discounts.

The solution lies in changing consumer behaviour and addressing industry practices that encourage overconsumption.

Such as responsible platform design, government policy responses, and considering that every choice matters when they accumulate!

30/09/2026

Let’s celebrate the primary schools in Linlithgow! All are fabulous at uniform sustainability, lots of tales of uniform swaps and second hand sales. Choice of garments and options for parents to choose 100% cotton garments in school colours if they don’t want to buy polyester.
Well done parents and the local community we are ahead of the curve. 💚🖤💛💙💜♥️

28/09/2026

Busy session on Saturday with lots of projects and idea sharing and clear up from the swish. We also did some forward planning, 2 sessions left this year and a social outing to https://www.ticketsource.com/traddanceforumscotland/refashion-edinburgh-a-maverick-sustainable-fashion-event/e-ljqqlv

28/09/2026

Our event on Friday used resources from Linlithgow Tool Library - hanging rails, hangers etc, w**e glasses. We raised £175 to support Linlithgow Community Development Trust projects including ours.
We had 25 people on the night swapping, but we know at least 2 daughters benefited from their mums swish picks and a few items are heading to the barony theatre to be used as costumes. The unclaimed items were bagged and distributed to the local charity shops.
We were able to set up and reorganise the hub into a welcoming space complete with changing area.

25/09/2026

Fabulous night for our swish, lots of chat about sustainable fashion choices and a many happy people leaving with new to them clothes.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so fabulous 💖

21/09/2026

Last year we had around 30 swappers, discussing their fashion journeys. So many kind words, compliments and laughs. Fancy you join us on Friday?

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