Credit for Colours
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DISPOSABLE FASHION
We have faith in the brands we sell and are happy to see them again. To help encourage reduction, reuse, repair and re-wear, we are going to buy back the clothes we’ve sold you.
How it works
1. Return your clothes
Bring back any outgrown or excess clothing from brands we stock at The Colours are Brighter and one of our lovely staff will assess the items for re-sale.2. Receive store credit
We will give you store credit towards your next purchase.(How Much? Generally about 15% of the item’s original retail value.)
3. Give back to our community
Your previously loved clothes will be re-sold in-store at an accessible price so they can be loved and re-worn again.The responsible reuse of clothing
Exchange your pre-loved kid’s clothing for store credit.
Shop our quality pre-loved clothes at great prices.
Why we are a conscious retailer
Every 10 minutes, 6 tonnes of clothing ends up in Australian landfills*, with kids' clothing being a significant contributor. In today's era of cheap, fast, disposable fashion, children outgrow their clothes at a rapid pace, exacerbating the waste problem. While it's tempting to opt for a $5.00 t-shirt, the true cost to both the people who made it and the environment leaves a nagging feeling of guilt.
But fear not, we're not here to scold you or take the fun out of kids' clothes shopping. We understand the joy of choosing something fabulous for your little one. However, we also recognize that our little store is part of a larger global problem, and we need your help to address it. With fashion becoming cheaper and faster, it's time to slow things down.
By purchasing less, opting for natural fibers that break down over time, and passing down well-made, quality clothes, we can break the cycle of waste. Our clothes may cost a bit more, but they're built with heart, built to last, and we believe this initiative will allow our little articles to live their lives to the fullest!
*Source: www.ragtrader.com.au, **Baptist World Aid Australia (16 April 2015). "The Truth Behind the Barcode: Australian Fashion Report 2015." Gershon Nimbalker, Jasmin Mawson, Claire Cremen, Haley Wrinkle, and Elin Eriksson.
FAQs
We want to be transparent. Here’s what we imagine you might want
to know.
Assess them and resell them on our pre-loved rack at an affordable price or donate them to Olivia’s Place to support local families in need. Eventually, we hope to work with local makers to repair, up-cycle and re-purpose garments as well.
Re-selling pre-loved clothes will provide us a small income stream and a warm and fuzzy feeling.
No, but the clothing must be a currently stocked brand, sizes 00000 to 8yrs.
All items of clothing, with the exception of hat/beanies, socks, bibs and swimwear from the following brands:
Anarkid, Aster & Oak, Bebe, Burrow & Be, Crywolf, Designer Kidz, Dukes & Duchesses, Hux Baby, Korango , Love to Dream, Milky, Minti, Nature Baby, Peggy, Purebaby, Rock Your Baby, Rock Your Kid, Salt Water Sandals, Sun San Sandals, Toshi, Wheat, Wilson + Frenchy
Good question. We can’t individually price every item, but you will receive on average 15% of the full retail purchase price as a credit.
For the return of re-saleable clothing, we will offer the following credits to your account:
Bunny Rugs/ Jersey Blanket Muslins $5
Casual Collared Shirts $8
Casual T-shirt/jersey dresses $8
Circus /tutus dresses $9
Cotton/Wool Knit Blanket $9
Cotton/Wool Knit cardigans and jumpers $10
Denim Jeans / skirts $10
Duffel Coats, Rain Coats, Denim Jackets $12
Growsuits /all-in-ones $5
Long Sleeve fleece/jersey crews and hoodies $9
Love To Dream swaddles $8
Overalls, playsuits and rompers $10
Shorts $7
Special Occasion/ Liberty print dress shirts/vest/pants $12
Special Occasion/Liberty print dresses/pinafores $15
T-Shirts $7
Trackpants $8
No - we will provide you with credit to use in-store on new or pre-loved clothes. You can use it straight away or accumulate it to use later.
Credit for Colours Terms and Conditions
Clothing Condition: Clothes must be in clean, wearable condition. Clothing with significant stains or damage may incur a lesser credit
at the discretion of our staff or management. (Items with major damage/staining will receive only 50% of the available rebate.)
Right to refuse: If an item is in unwearable condition, i.e, damaged beyond repair, has a significant odour or stain it may be refused at the discretion of staff member.
Exchange for Cash: Items can only be exchanged for store credit. No cash payments will be offered.
Discontinued Brands: only brands currently in stock will be accepted.
Swimwear shoes, socks, toys, bibs, hair accessories, except for Saltwater sandals: will not be accepted as part of the buy-back project.
Company MCE Trading Company Pty Ltd trading as The Colours Are Brighter.
Have any questions?
We are here to answer any questions you have. Send us an online enquiry or call the store to chat with one of our friendly staff.
Otherwise, browse our current collection of pre-loved childrenswear and get shopping!
Browse our Pre-loved Collection