Transforming the Fashion Industry

At Keswick Tailoring, we didn’t set out to be revolutionary. We set out to make clothing last longer, fit better, and waste less. But when we looked at what’s broken in the fashion industry — the waste, the fast production cycles, the constant pressure to buy new — we realized that tailoring could actually be part of the solution.

And now, the numbers speak for themselves:

We’ve saved over 45 tons of carbon emissions by repairing, customizing, and altering clothes instead of letting them go to waste. That’s not just tailoring — it’s transformation.

What That Looks Like in Real Life

Let’s break it down.Every new garment — from a dress to a jacket — creates about 7 to 10 kg of CO₂ during manufacturing. By helping people fix and re-wear their clothes, we’ve avoided the equivalent of more than 5,000 new garments being made.

That’s 5,000 moments where people said, “No, I’ll fix what I have,” instead of throwing it out and starting over.

That’s what real sustainability looks like:

• Not just buying “eco-friendly” labels

• Not needing a bigger budget to care about the planet

• Just choosing to keep the clothing you love and make it fit your life

Small Shop. Real Impact.

We’re not a big corporation. We’re a small team in Southern Ontario — led by young people, powered by expert tailors, and supported by a community that believes in better fashion. We don’t just work on wedding gowns and suits (though we do a lot of those). We work on daily pieces, uniforms, heirlooms, and one-of-a-kind garments that matter.

“Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated,” says co-founder Sarina Mohammadi.“It can be as simple as repairing what you already own. That’s what makes this milestone so exciting — it proves that everyday choices are powerful.”

Changing What Fashion Can Be

Saving 45 tons of emissions isn’t the end goal. It’s just the beginning of what fashion can become when we stop thinking of clothes as disposable.

We’re transforming the fashion industry — not through mass production, but by making every single piece matter more.

To every person who trusted us with their clothing: thank you.You didn’t just support a business. You supported change.