Refresh Your Wardrobe (for free!) at our Clothes Swaps

Bring along your unloved clothes and swap them for something new at our FREE Clothes Swap events!

A collaboration between UCL and University of London.

Many of us love fashion, but it can have a huge impact on the environment and the people who make our clothes.

The University of London & UCL will be collaborating to bring you regular Clothes Swaps, free of charge, throughout the year!

Next swap: Friday 14 November

📍UCL Student Centre, 27-28 Gordon Square

All events are open to staff and students from any the 17 University of London federation member institutions. This includes the closest universities of UCL, Birkbeck, LSHTM and SOAS.

We are now requiring proof of student/staff ID status by ID. 

How it works

Bring Your Preloved Clothing: Dig out those items you've outgrown or no longer wear and bring them along. Maximum 8 items. The quality should be decent, staff/volunteers have the right to refuse items.

Browse and Select: Find something you like? It's yours to take home!

Loyalty Card: Didn’t find your perfect item this time? No worries! Grab a loyalty card, which gives you the chance to return to a future event and find something new. Our inventory is always changing, so there’s always a chance for a great find!

Did you know?

The UK discards 711,000 tonnes of textiles per year.

The production of clothes involves a series of energy-intensive processes, including raw material extraction, spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and transportation. Swapping clothes is therefore an excellent way to be more sustainable – as production of clothing has an enormous carbon footprint.

Extending the life of clothes by just 9 months of active use would reduce carbon, water and waste footprints by 20-30% per item.

Thank you for being a part of the second-hand movement!

Could you volunteer at our Clothes Swaps? If you'd be interested in keeping the 'shop floor' tidy and interacting with attendees, fill out this form and we'll be in touch.