A Fitting Connection

As a certified social enterprise, we’re honoured to demonstrate that profit, people, and the planet can all coexist in a successful business. Our mission goes beyond reducing textile waste; we’re here to educate and support the behaviour changes needed as we move toward a circular economy. When we see a problem we can help solve, we don’t just talk about it—we take action. By leveraging our skills, connections, and passion, we create real solutions that empower our community to rethink waste and embrace sustainable practices. We’re proud to be part of the movement driving the shift toward a circular economy, where nothing is wasted, and everything has value. None of this would be possible without the support of our community and our certification as a social enterprise. @PeopleandPlanetFirst @SocialEnterpriseWorldForum #PeopleAndPlanetFirst

🎄✨ Celebrate Christmas More Sustainably This Year! ✨🎄 Are you looking for an eco-friendly way to deck the halls this holiday season? Tired of finding bits of plastic tinsel scattered around your home or office for months? Want to avoid contributing to microplastics? We’ve got the perfect solution—our Tee-Tinsel! 🌟 What is Tee-Tinsel? It’s festive tinsel made from unwanted tees! We wash these tees, turn them into yarn, and sew them together to create tinsel that won’t leave behind plastic residue or contribute to microplastics. Ready to make your Christmas decorations eco-friendly? 🎄 From just $12 per 1.3 meters, we can help you deck your halls sustainably this Christmas! Thank you for being a part of our journey towards sustainability. Your support means everything, and we can’t wait to share more creative and impactful solutions with you! Have questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! 🌿 #EcoFriendlyChristmas #TeeTinsel #SustainableDecor #ChristmasCrafts #ReduceWaste #NoMoreMicroplastics #AFittingConnection @seamlessaustralia

We are a proud supporter of @Seamless Australia's pioneering clothing stewardship scheme. By joining this amazing initiative, we're joining forces with other responsible leaders across the industry to make clothing more sustainable. Together with all of the Seamless members and supporters we're committed to reducing the 200,000 tonnes of clothing waste that ends up in Australian landfill each year (picture Sydney Habour full of clothing every year) and achieving a circular clothing industry by 2030. Join us as we continue to strive to disrupt what we know as the "norm". Together we can refuse, re-wear, repair, remake and recycle with purpose!. @seamlessaustralia @seamless

Meet our Penfolds Evermore grant recipient, A Fitting Connection   Empowering the local community through art and design, A Fitting Connection was awarded a $66,000 grant for their project ‘Empowering abilities through sustainable textiles’. Using the grant funding, they will acquire a FeltLOOM and transform textile waste into recycled fabrics, as well as run workshops for individuals with disabilities, and help participants with the set-up of micro businesses.  In episode two, we hear from Katrina at A Fitting Connection about their project, the importance of sustainable fashion, and how the ReFELT Employment Program will support participants. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gfqp7XeJ

🌿✨ Sustainable Living Tip: Sheets Edition! Give Your Old Sheets a Green Makeover! 🛌💚 Hey eco-warriors! 🌱 Time to elevate your sustainability game! Your old sheets don't have to retire – let's turn them into eco-masterpieces. Here are some planet-loving ideas: 1️⃣ Picnic-perfect Vibes: Turn your quilt covers into a picnic paradise! Spread them out for a cozy outdoor meal and soak up nature without single-use waste. 🍇🌳 #PicnicGoals #GreenLiving 2️⃣ Gift Wrap Glow-Up: Ditch the disposable wrapping paper! Wrap your gifts in the soft embrace of your old sheets. It's a sustainable, stylish way to share the love. 🎁💙 #GiftsThatGiveBack #SustainableCelebrations 3️⃣ DIY Home Decor: Get crafty! Transform your sheets into boho-chic curtains, cushion covers, or even a stylish tablecloth. Sustainable living never looked so good! 🌿🏡 #DIYDecor #SustainableStyle 4️⃣ Pet Paradise: Furry friends deserve comfort too! Donate your sheets to local animal shelters for a cozy haven. Or make a tug toy from the sheets just like the students from Yarra Valley Collage, now available at @shampoosmiles_ecoluxdogspa. It's a win-win for them and the environment. 🐾💤 #PetsDeserveComfort #SustainablePetCare 5️⃣ Quilted Memories: Upcycle sentimental sheets into a memory-filled quilt. Each square tells a story, keeping your cherished memories warm and cozy. 🧵💖 #SentimentalQuilts #SustainableMemories

#WorldCircularTextilesDay2024 ⁠ ⁠ World Circular Textiles day, takes place on 8th October every year. It's about exploring circularity progress from around the world across three themes, products & services, materials and people. The team at @worldcirculartextilesday reports, reflects, and celebrates the progress that circularity is making, and creates a roadmap to achieve full textiles circularity by 2050. What steps are you taking to help achieve full circularity by 2050?⁠ ⁠ Can you imagine if there were better systems in place to repair, reuse, remake and recycle? We're not quite sure what this would look like but we are sure looking forward to being part of the solution and the journey with @seamlessaustralia. Image credit @texintel #WCTD2024 #WorldCircularTextilesDay #countdownto2050

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It's World Circular Textiles Day tomorrow. Interested to find out more check out this webinar

We are saddened to read that estimates for the global value of the circular economy by 2030 have declined. "At current growth rates, the glass and polymer recycling markets are on track to achieve zero-waste (95% recycling rate) by 2050. However, Pulp & Paper, Fabrics, Metals, and E-Waste are not on track." The path to a circular economy is full of challenges, especially for those industries like fabrics/fashion that have never really had a "recycling" program in place unlike paper/card, glass, plastic bottles etc. The fact is that we have been curbside recycling for 30+ years and that system still has much work to do. Therefore when we look at the fabric/fashion industry we don't have a choice but to take URGENT action. France's government and our own team at Seamless are making a start but it won't be enough without individuals doing their bit to disrupt the way we all purchase, wear and dispose of their garments. Education plays a massive role in changing behaviour. We know from being out educating different areas of the community that they feel powerless to change brands' behaviour around overproduction but many say they can't afford "slow fashion" and rely heavily on op-shops when they need to 'clean out' their unwanted textiles. BUT with op-shops only selling 10-15% of what they receive. We can no longer turn a blind eye and expect op-shops to do the heavy lifting. We need MANY systems, options and programs in place but without education about these options and programs, they will not succeed. We are proud of the work we do in this space. Please help us by sharing what we do with others. Here is Sarah O'Sell article about the state of the Circular Economy https://lnkd.in/g3eZr8Pi

🎁 Corporate Gift Giving: Make It Sustainable and Stylish! 🎁 As companies look for ways to reduce their environmental impact, it's time to rethink corporate gift giving. Traditional wrapping paper, with its glitter, plastic coatings, and single-use waste, is no longer the best option for eco-conscious businesses. 🌍✨ At A Fitting Connection, we offer reusable fabric gift wraps made from upcycled materials—an elegant and sustainable alternative that leaves a lasting impression. These eco-friendly wraps not only eliminate waste but also give your gifts a unique, personalized touch that reflects your company’s commitment to sustainability. By choosing fabric gift wraps for your corporate gifts, you're not just protecting the environment—you're also promoting a culture of thoughtful, meaningful gifting within your organization. 🌱💼 Read our latest blog to learn more about the environmental impact of traditional wrapping and how switching to fabric wraps benefits both your business and the planet. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXM7s5F7 #CorporateGifts #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #GiftGiving #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableBusiness #EcoPackaging #UpcycledMaterials