Above all, we want to ensure that the materials we use in our repairs and re-work services will be usable to our customers. That means that a machine-washable button with a consistent supplier will always win out over a trim that requires extensive care. Our services mean nothing if garments can’t continue to be worn over, and over, and over again.

After that, we look towards fair production practices that do not harm people or planet. We source regionally as much as possible, but there are certain items that can’t be found at scale in the United States, like our naturally-dyed Sashiko thread from Japan. We are always looking for ways to mitigate long shipping distances, and as we scale, we hope to develop lasting relationships with US-based manufacturers who can help us keep our supply chain close to home.

Finally, we want to ensure that our repairs can be easily recycled at the final stage of a garment’s life (though we hope that final chapter is a long, long way away.) Right now, that means using natural fibers and dyes in all of our materials. In the future, we hope to match a garment’s content with it’s mending materials to make recycling easier at the end of life.