renew

each Standard Issue garment is crafted to last a lifetime, it is always our first hope to repair a well-loved garment. our in-house team of expert craftspeople determine the best method for repair on a case-by-case basis, carefully selecting the closest yarn match that we have on hand to get the best result. our mends are completed neatly by hand meaning they are visible post-repair, we believe this only adds to the intrinsic value of a cherished knit and the unique story each one holds.

reuse

for garments that no longer hold a special place in your heart but are still fit for wear, we encourage you to gift it onto someone who may be in need. we are proud to work alongside local community organisations to redistribute clothing on your behalf to those who need it most.

repurpose

for clothing that is beyond renewing or reusing, we have partnered with the New Zealand based textile recycling company, Textile Products, who repurpose raw, waste materials into household and commercial textile products. the 100% natural fibers used in the production of Standard Issue garments makes this the perfect fit. any elements of our garments that can't be recycled (such as buttons and zips) are removed from the garment for repurposing within our own workroom, the remainder of the garment is then collected along with our workroom textile waste and diverted for recycling.

please take note of below for our mending service

we are unable to repair threadbare items, marks/stains or garments with numerous holes/tears. some items may be deemed unrepairable by our expert menders, we will contact you to discuss next best step in this instance.

to ensure the health and safety of our team please launder your knit, we will not accept garments that have not been washed.

please do not send garments for repair by mail before completing the form below.

charges may apply for mends deemed complex.  we will contact you in this instance.

repaired garments can be collected from either of our stores or posted back to you. a postage and handling fee of $15 is charged for items posted back to you.

ready to repair / renew / reuse

complete the form below, including a picture of your garment. after completing this form, send garment to: care for life, mcdonald textiles, 4b lockhart place, mount wellington, auckland 1060.