Our Eco Fabric Boutique

Our Eco Fabric Boutique manager, Carolin, poses in front of our collection of fabric and notions!

 Photo credit: Kathleen Reichelt, United Way East Ontario

Our Eco Fabric Boutique is one of EcoEquitable’s main social enterprises. We accept and resell over 10,000 pounds of fabric every year, and the proceeds raised through this initiative help to support the sustainability of our programs and operations.

This initiative benefits both the environment and our community. We provide all of our students with fabric from the Eco Fabric Boutique, while also offering our community an alternative through standard and premium fabrics and notions at accessible prices. 

Please note: EVENING HOURS in the fabric boutique are on pause. Check back soon for updates!

Donating Fabric and Sewing Materials

All donated items must meet our donation guidelines in order for us to accept and successfully repurpose them. Thank you for your cooperation.

DONATION GUIDELINES

We accept: 

  • Non-used and non-sewn fabrics of all kinds that are at least 1 meter in length (no scraps please)
  • Fabric must be clean, non-sewn and in good condition. We ask that all fabric is free of pet hair and unscented. 
  • Sewing related supplies: rotary cutters, cutting mats, scissors, pins, gauges, quilting materials, rulers, etc.
  • Notions
  • Dress-forms in good condition
  • Complete patterns 
We do not accept:
  • Clothing (new or used)
  • Sewing machines that are missing parts or need repair
  • Partially assembled or completed projects
  • Bedding, tablecloths, towels, curtains, or anything that is already sewn
  • Scrap remnants (including upholstery samples)
  • Dirty, stained or smelly fabric 
  • Incomplete patterns
  • Weaving, macrame materials and tools
  • Craft materials (pipe cleaners, glue, construction paper)
  • Sewing cabinets or other sewing furniture
A couple things to note:

  • Drop-off hours of in-kind donations (ie. fabric and sewing supplies) are Monday-Friday from 10am until 2pm only. Our holiday hours may vary. Please check our Contact page for up to date information.

  • No appointment necessary.

  • Please do not leave donations outside if we are closed.

  • We do not recycle fabric, we re-sell and re-purpose it. Please check the City of Ottawa's Waste Explorer to learn of other options if your items do not match our guidelines.

EcoEquitable is a small organization. Please be mindful of our requirements when donating. Thank you for your support!

EcoEquitable is a registered charity and can offer tax receipts for in-kind donations. For donations of over $1,000, the CRA requires an independent third party appraisal to determine the fair market value of the donated gifts. Please contact us before dropping off the donation to ensure that we get everything in order if your donation is estimated over $1,000. For more information visit the CRA guidelines.

Charitable tax receipts will only be issued if the donation meets our requirements for usable textiles. All donations will be checked by staff before donation will be accepted.