School Logo Wear Uniform Recycling Program
Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in our school logo wear and plaid uniform recycling program.
In support of our mission to cultivate sustainability in all we do, Satsuma Uniform collects used school plaid and athletic logo wear to keep them out of landfills and give new life to otherwise unwearable clothing.
Our team of sewers upcycles these items into new products (baby hats, baby mitts, kids hats, cinch sacks, zip pouches, and MORE!) that we donate to local + international children's charities as well as sell to cover our costs.
We also shred uniforms in our industrial fabric shredder to use in our pet bed and home decor collections.
Partnership Requirement: Promote Our Pet Beds
This program is free to schools — and it stays that way because of your support. In exchange for participating, all schools agree to promote Satsuma Pet Beds & Accessories to their community through newsletters, emails, and social media.
Your uniform donations are shredded and upcycled directly into our pet beds — so when your community shops our collection, they're completing the sustainability loop. It's a fair exchange that keeps this program running for everyone.
Participating schools agree to share our pet bed collection in at least 2 newsletters and 2 social media posts per school year.
Please note: We reserve the right to donate any NON-logowear items.
We protect your brand integrity and would never donate/distribute your logowear garments. Example: if you donate athletic uniform sets that have a logowear jersey and numbered (NO logo/branding) shorts. We *may* donate the shorts if we find a use for them.
Our artisans also create a full line of plaid school uniforms at our workshop in Seattle, WA.
School Uniform Recycling Program Instructions
- Agree to promote Satsuma Pet Beds & Accessories to your school community via newsletters, emails, and social media. View the collection here. This is a condition of participation.
- Contact jennifer @ satsumadesigns.com with 'Uniform Recycling' in the subject. If you DO NOT hear back from us in 48 hours, please call/text 206-604-6465.
- Your donation is NOT tax deductible.
- Gather used/gently worn/heavily worn school uniform garments including the items listed under Items We Accept below.
- Package into a mailing bag or box.
- Mail by easiest and most cost effective method for you to Satsuma Uniform — We will give you the address when we confirm your donation.
Upon receipt of your shipment to our offices, you will receive confirmation and our sincere thanks for your effort and care. Thank you!
Items We Accept - All Logo Wear Please
Donate your school basics to the charity of your choice including Goodwill Industries or St. Vincent De Paul
- Plaid uniform garments - skirts, skorts, pinafores, jumpers
- Knit sweaters - cardigans, pullovers, vests
- Sweatshirts
- NON-stained tops
- Jackets
- CLEANED Athletic + Team Logo Wear (I can't stress this enough! Please have families deliver to you washed or have them laundered first. If you send unwashed, we cannot use them. Thank you!)
Items We Cannot Accept
- Items without logos
- Unlaundered athletic uniforms
- Socks
- Shoes
- Heavily stained tops and bottoms including polos, shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, pants, skirts, skorts, and shorts
School Uniform Recycling Program Features
- Free program
- Removal of all name labels and personally identifiable information on garments - your privacy is paramount! - Please review the video above for details on how we do this.
- Keeps school uniform clothing out of landfills
- Supports schools and families that need free and discounted uniforms
- Supports our social enterprise that funds skills development and sustainable jobs in the Pacific Northwest
Beneficiary Partners
Our program serves the following non-profit organizations with your help: Babies in Need, WestSide Baby, Kidvantage NW, and Lutheran World Relief. Thank you!
Get in Touch
Your support provides jobs, marketable skills and a boost in confidence to our region's newest community members. Thank you for lifting up our neighbors in this meaningful way!
Please reach out with any questions at the email and phone number listed below.
We look forward to partnering and serving your community.
With sincere thanks,
Jennifer Porter, Founder
Sewing Videos | See How We Do It!
Click on our Sewing Videos Page to see how to mend your own clothing with ease.