Kids grow up very fast! And so do the stacks of their outgrown clothes. Take some pressure off our planet and join the green revolution with these kid-friendly circular fashion brands in Singapore.
Trying to get bub into that adorable teddy dungaree, but it won’t fit? Ahh, we know that feeling all too well. After spending so much for just one-time wear, it makes no sense! Don’t get us wrong – watching the littlies grow up is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life, but the build-up of outgrown clothes staring back at us from the overflowing wardrobe also comes part and parcel with that journey and can be overwhelming. With the pace at which kids grow, imagine the volume of textile waste generated across Singapore each year – it’s a terrifying thought. But there is another way. Take some pressure off the planet by treading on a greener path for a change. Enter: circular fashion…
What is circular fashion?
Circular fashion is an ethical form of fashion, where good condition preloved clothes are given a longer lifespan by repurposing. This reduces the generation of textile waste and the need for fast fashion significantly. Very cool! So, if you are racking your brains on where to hit up the best circular fashion brands for the kiddos in Singapore, save yourself the trouble. We’ve curated a list of great brands to start your journey.
Best circular fashion brands for kids in Singapore
1. Cloop
Cloop is a circular fashion brand that collects and curates preloved fashion and then circulates clothing through swaps and resales. Through channelling unwanted textiles, it aims to reduce fashion waste and overconsumption. Our team had the pleasure of volunteering at Cloop, and from what we witnessed, we’ve arrived at one conclusion – one man’s trash can indeed be another man’s treasure! Circular fashion has won us over! So while you are at it, try swapping your kids’ old clothes for preloved ones instead of making a crazy beeline for a branded store. Psst…you will also be pleasantly surprised by the huge savings in your wallet!
2. fumbles & jumbles
Elly & Joo, founders of fumbles & jumbles, kick-started their journey into circular fashion after they became parents themselves. They also realised it was a problem not exclusive to them. Today their brand, fumbles & jumbles, allows you to sell your preloved ware to them at the best price determined by the brand (after evaluating your items). Want to join the swapping squad instead? Well, you have the option to do that too. Win-win!
3. Retykle
Looking to enter the circular fashion world but with higher-quality brands in mind? Retykle is your one-stop shop that sells items from over 2500 quality children’s and maternity brands. Best part? You can buy high-quality fashion for up to 90% off their original brand price. Wowie! Retykle also lets you sell shoes, clothes, strollers and even cribs via their platform. Through this option, you put money back into your pocket each time one of your items sells successfully. Very cool! Before you hop on to the selling wagon, visit its website to check out the list of quality brands accepted at Retykle.
4. Nimbu
Nimbu is a circular fashion one-stop shop for all things kidswear. Think artisan-created Indian ethnic wear, Montessori wooden toys, bamboo baby essentials and the like. The best part? The brand lets you return good condition preloved items in exchange for credits. The returned items are then repurposed and sold as preloved items at a discounted price on the brand’s website. So if you’d like to give circular fashion a go and are hoping to save up some dollars, too, this preloved site is the place to be!
5. The Fashion Pulpit
Here is a swapping special for your teenage bunch. Nope, we have not forgotten this age group at all! The Fashion Pulpit is the perfect pit-stop for all things preloved, stylish and trending in the fashion world. It’s also a swapping heaven where your teenager can swap their own clothes for any preloved clothes off the racks. We love that there is no extra cost involved, plus your teenagers can experiment with fashion as often as they like. And you might nab a bargain in the process too!
6. SEA APPLE
A little hesitant to take the complete circular fashion deep dive? Why not tread on a greener path instead with SEA APPLE? We love that the brand allows you to buy brand-new clothes made sustainably from repurposed fabrics like polyester and nylon, while its toys are made from recycled wood and plastic materials. In our books, the kiddos will like it either way. The company uses ethical techniques to reduce the generation of fashion waste, like using leftover fabric pieces to make accessories and face masks.
And there you have it! A list of great brands you can begin your family’s circular fashion journey with. Know of more brands doing good? We would love to know! Drop us a DM.
This article was originally written by Rohini Gomez in 2023 and updated by Syazana Hishamuddin in 2024.
