That’s why it’s so encouraging to see more brands stepping up with in-house repair services – some even free of charge. As sustainability becomes non-negotiable and shopping secondhand becomes increasingly second nature, repairing what we already own feels like the next logical step. These are the brands leading the way in keeping clothes out of landfill and in your wardrobe.
Toast
With its repair program, Toast offers mending and reworking of worn garments to extend their lives. Feeling nifty with a needle? You can also attend in-store repair events. Prefer someone else to do it? Why, simply request repairs on pieces bought from their collections. We love its creative repair offering – think pops of bright red darning – plus, even better, it’s all free. And, if you want to snap up a repaired pre-loved piece, you can do that too through the brand’s Renewed initiative. Bravo Toast! Book in.
Barbour
Barbour’s jackets are, famously, built to last lifetimes – and beyond. But should your waxed goods meet with some kind of misdemeanour, the legacy brand will not let you down. Its legendary Re-Wax & Repair service has been around since the 1920s. Expect reproofing, patching, and replacing worn elements – and a jacket that will go on to serve for decades. Book in.
Marks & Spencer
In partnership with the brilliant Sojo, an initiative that is on the path to becoming the Uber of repairs, M&S now offers a clothing repair and tailoring service accessible through their app – a major move from one of the UK’s biggest high-street retailers. It covers everything from hem adjustments to zip replacements. Genius, no? Book in.
Levi’s
Through its Tailor Shops, Levi’s offers repair and customisation services – from darning jeans to replacing buttons and zips to embroidering and upcycling. Available in select stores, it's part of their broader circularity efforts, alongside resale and recycling programs. Search its map function to find your nearest store. Book in.
Patagonia
The trailblazer of garment repair, Patagonia’s Worn Wear program offers extensive repair services, both in-store and via mail-in. They’ll fix zips, tears, busted seams – and even teach you how to do it yourself via online tutorials. You can also buy refurbished gear or trade in your old pieces. Their motto? ‘If it’s broke, fix it.’ Amen to that. Book in.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo’s Re:Uniqlo Studio, available in select stores, focuses on mending and upcycling Uniqlo items. Think patchwork repairs, replacement parts, and functional fixes, all designed to keep your clothes wearable for longer. Book in.
Osprey
Osprey’s All Mighty Guarantee is one of the most generous in the gear world. The outdoor brand will repair any defect – free of charge – regardless of when you bought the product. For wear-and-tear, they offer paid repair options to help keep your packs going. We approve wildly. Book in.
The North Face
‘You might be done. Your gear isn’t’. So goes the motto of North Face’s Take Back programme, which allows you to drop off damaged gear for donation, from where it will be repaired or recycled – and you will get 10 per cent off your next order. We’d call that an all-round win.. They also have pop-up Renewed Labs where repairs and customisation are offered. Discover more.
Dr. Martens
Doc Martens are famously sturdy. But if yours are extremely well-loved and have taken a bit of a battering, you can now take advantage of the brand’s partnership with The Boot Repair Company for resoling and fixing up well-worn Docs. Giving already long-serving boots an even longer lease of life? Yes please. Book in.
GANNI
Another of our favourite brands, another judicious partnership with Sojo. Alterations and repairs just got exponentially easier for customers. Whether your item has split a seam or you just want something taken in or up, the service couldn’t be easier. Book in.
Timberland
Timberland's Timberloop initiative, launched in 2022, includes repairs and refurbishment services, especially for their boots. The aim? To build a fully circular footwear model. Some refurbished pairs will be available to buy on the site – and what’s more, the proceeds from these restored pre-loved items will support solidarity projects in education, agriculture, health, and community development globally. Book in.
Finisterre
‘We'd much rather breathe new life into our old products than see them added to landfill. That's what our Lived & Loved services are here for. Because the most sustainable product is the one you already own.’ So say the good folk at Finisterre and we heartily agree. This UK surf brand provides in-house repairs and mending services for all its garments. From wetsuits to jackets, they’ll help keep adventure gear in play – plus you can shop pre-loved pieces too. Thorough – and thoroughly excellent. Book in.
