Posted by Lorenzo van Sichem
on June 14, 2022
Cheerful Loida from the Dominican Republic is a real mood-maker in the atelier at i-did. She started in the sewing atelier and learned everything about sewing and laser cutting. In addition to production work, she takes Dutch lessons, has coaching sessions, and learns from her colleagues.
It is no wonder her motto is to ‘learn from everything’. According to Loida, that is the key to a new future. In this i-did mini-doc, you follow participant Loida during a workday at i-did.
Video made by: Diana Banasch Productions
i-did creates social impact from textiles
Every year, more than 200,000 tonnes of textiles are thrown away in the Netherlands, including large quantities of workwear. At the same time, there are more than 400,000 people receiving social assistance, including refugees and people for whom access to work is not a given. They have few opportunities to discover and utilize their talents.
At i-did, we combine these two challenges: old textiles get a second life and are processed into products that truly matter. Products made by people who get the opportunity at i-did to gain experience and contribute to society in a meaningful way.
More and more companies are choosing products from i-did, which means our social impact and reach grow every year. On this page we share insights, figures, and examples of how clothing reuse and social impact come together.
