Tramsheds clothes swap

Refresh your wardrobe, swap preloved items and leave with something new to wear without spending a cent.  

Give great clothes a second life and find something new at our community clothes swap at Tramsheds, Forest Lodge. Bring up to 5 items of clothing in excellent condition and exchange them for clothing you'll love and wear again.

This free event is open to City of Sydney residents only. Tickets are essential.

Come on your own or bring friends. You'll swap with other locals who love fashion, sustainability and giving great clothing a second life.

Timing

Depending on when you check in, you may have some downtime before the swap begins. You might like to grab a coffee or mingle with fellow swappers. 

• 10.45am to 11:45am: Clothes check-in time. All clothes must be checked in by 11:55am. 

• After check-in, our team will sort and set up the swap.

• If you arrive after 11:45am, you'll need to wait until after 12pm to check in your clothes and join the swap. 

• 12pm: Clothes swap starts.

What you can bring 

Bring up to 5 items of seasonally appropriate clothing in excellent condition for any size, gender and age. Excellent condition means the clothing is clean, pressed and free from rips, holes, stains or major faults. Only bring items you would proudly give to a friend. As we're heading into warmer weather, please bring spring or summer clothing that people can enjoy now. This could include:

• Tops, shirts, blouses and jackets 

• Pants, jeans and shorts 

• Skirts, dresses and suits 

• Belts, bags and shoes 

• Scarves, ties and hats. 

All styles and brands are accepted, provided they're in excellent condition. Every accepted item is worth 1 swap token, regardless of its brand or original value. Designer items may be brought along by other swappers, but there is no guarantee designer clothing or accessories will be offered on the day.

What you can't bring 

Items are checked before being put out for the clothes swap. If your items are unsuitable, you may be asked to take them home. 

• Jewellery and wigs 

• Underwear, socks and swimwear 

• Sportswear and activewear  

• Anything stained, torn or unclean 

• Noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items 

Please note, our clothes swap events are popular and often book out. Even though we cap numbers to fit the venue, it can feel busy with many energetic swappers in the one space.

If it’s your first time attending a swap, let us know on the day. Our team will be there to support you and explain how the swap works.