Read more about our projects! 

Children of the Moon | We Youth |  Legal Centre Lesbos  | Accoglierete | Borderline Sicilia 

 Have a look at our project photos here!

Thraedable impacts people's lives at every step of the journey. 

Our business model is based on our 50 Threads Scheme: 50% of our gross profits are shared with our partner NGOs. Thrǣdable combines profit-making with non-profit work, without being a company that merely flirts with social corporate responsibility, nor just a charitable organisation that relies on donations. More importantly, we do not want to create a one-way helper and helped relationship. We aim to go beyond simply giving back part of our income to society. The people we work with are the essence of our company, which is why rather than a practice of giving, we offer an exchange between equal partners.  

Reaching our crowdfunding goal means starting to support the social projects implemented by our partner NGOs. Although launching our boutique is only the beginning. 

Our aim is to make the biggest impact possible on the groups supported by our partners, while continously increasing the number of NGOs and projects that we support. As soon as we will have enough funds to reinvest, we will launch another round of projects, and another, and another...  

Growth would also mean producing and printing our products by ourselves, so that we can have full oversight of the production process from A to Z. 

We dream that Thraedable can become an example for other companies, bringing the private and the NGO sector closer together, creating collaborations aimed at having a positive and conscious impact on people's lives from the bottom-up. 

Thraedable is a media partner of Words in the Bucket and Pax Politica, both web magazines that promote stories on social issues around the world. 

Thraedable's articles have also featured in the Huffington Post Maghreb, Q Code Magazine and The Paris Globalist. 

• 20
  Sep
  

  Dear All, 

  We have really come to the end of our crowdfunding process, as this week we have sent off the last orders! 
  
  If you haven't received your t-shirt(s)/bag(s) yet, they should arrive by next week. We apologise for the delay, but we waited to send a few of the orders to prevent them from getting lost during the summer holidays when many people are not at their usual address. If by next week you have not received your reward, please get in touch at ciao@thraedable.com! 
  
  For those of you who are in Milan, we will be exhibiting our first collection at "Il Sabato di Lambrate" in Piazza Rimembranze on Saturday 23 September, 14h00-18h00! For those in London, you will find us all afternoon on Friday 13 October at The Trampery, at 239 Old Street, where we will celebrate #socialsaturday, a day and week to promote social enterprises among consumers organised by Social Enterprise UK. This is only a taste of what is coming up.. so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! 
  
  We thank you once again for your amazing support and we hope that you will continue to follow our work, which is only at the start! 
  
  #threadingcommunities 
  
   

   

   

  Update from 20 Sep - Read More
• 14
  Aug
  

  Hi All! 

  If you have not heard from us in a while it is because we were busy preparing your rewards, which are now beautifully packaged and ready to be delivered! 

  Each reward is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the NGO you are supporting with the purchase and of the inspiration for the design. You will find a call to action to help us raise awareness about the little told social issues we care about, as well as the negative environmental and social impact of fast fashion. We are looking forward to having you on board #threadingcommunities with us even further! Don't forget that our mailers are biodegradable, so please dispose of them accordingly (or better, reuse them!). 

  

  The delivery process will start this week, so according to where you are in the world, you should expect to receive your bags and/or t-shirts towards the end of this week or the following one. A few rewards will be delivered in September due to the need to confirm your address or other logistical details. 

  We can't wait to see all of you with our bags and t-shirts on! 

  Enjoy the rest of summer! 

  Cristina & Aghiles 

   

  Update from 14 Aug - Read More
• 31
  Jul
  

  The first t-shirts have arrived!!! We can't wait to open those boxes and deliver them to you by the second week of August! 

  

  Enjoy the summer days (soon with a Thraedable t-shirt!). 

  Cristina & Aghi 

  Update from 31 Jul - Read More
• 31
  Jul
  
  Update from 31 Jul - Read More
• 06
  Jul
  

  *Italiano segue | Francais en dessous * 

  Dear All, 

  We have sent you a form matching your selected reward to allow you to choose exactly which item(s) you want to receive. In case you have not received any form or you have received a form for a different reward, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting us at ciao@thraedable.com 

  Please make sure you fill in the form before 12th July. 

  We are looking forward sending you your rewards! 

  Best, 

  Cristina and Aghi 

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  Carissimi, 

  Vi abbiamo appena inviato un formulario corrispondente alla "reward" selezionata da compilare per farci sapere esattamente quali articoli volete ricevere (non applicabile per "a little kick"). Nel caso non abbiate ricevuto nessun formulario o nel caso il formulario non corrisponda alla "reward" da voi selezionata, mandateci una e-mail a ciao@thraedable.com 

  Vi preghiamo di riempire il formulario entro il 12 Luglio. 

  Non vediamo l'ora di inviarvi la vostra ricompensa per il vostro incredibile sostegno! 

  Cordiali Saluti, 

  Cristina & Aghi 

   

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  Cher tous,

  On vous a envoyé un formulaire qui correspond à la récompense que vous avez choisi pour que vous nous dites exactement quels articles vous désirez. En cas où vous n'aviez rien reçu, ou reçu le mauvais formulaire par rapport à la récompense, faites-le nous savoir au plus vite possible en nous envoyant un mail au ciao@thraedable.com.

  Remplissez le formulaire avant le 12 juillet s'il vous plait. On veut les envoyer dès que possible !

  Cordialement,

  Cristina et Aghiles

   

   

  Update from 06 Jul - Read More
• 06
  Jul
  

  The crowdfunding is now over, and we made it well over our target! Thank you all for your amazing support!!! 

  Tomorrow you will receive an email with a form to let us know exactly which items you want to receive. 

  But for now, thanks again and good night :) 

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  Il crowdfunding è finito e ce l'abbiamo fatta andando ben oltre al nostro obbiettivo! Grazie per il vostro incredibile sostegno!!! 

  Domani riceverete una e-mail con un formulario per farci sapere esattamente quali articoli volete ricevere. 

  Ma intanto, grazie ancora e buona notte :) 

  ---

  Le crowdfunding est maintenant fini et bien au-dessus de notre objectif ! Merci pour votre soutien incroyable !!!

  Demain vous recevrez un e-mail avec un formulaire pour nous dire exactement quels articles vous désirez. 

  Mais entretemps, merci encore et bonne nuit :) 

  Update from 06 Jul - Read More
• 03
  Jul
  

  We have made it to 100%!!!

  Thanks to your amazing support we will now be able to launch the production of the very first Thraedable collection and turn our dream into reality, and we can't wait! So thank you, thank you, thank you! 

  But the campaign is not closed yet, and the higher we go, the more we can raise for our partner NGOs. So please, continue to spread the word and let your friends know that they only have until this Wednesday 5th July to pre-order their favourite t-shirts and bags! 

  We celebrated hitting our target by going live on BBC Asian Network to talk about how Thraedable can bring positive change to the life of migrants and refugees, and you can listen to the interview here for the next 29 days (we are on around 1h45, but the whole show is worth listening to!). 

  Have a wonderful day! 

  Update from 03 Jul - Read More
• 21
  Jun
  

  *FR/IT* >>

  Dear Friends,

  Thanks to your support we have reached 75% of our funding goal! We are only 25% away from £10,000 with 2 weeks to go before the deadline. But we still need your help as we would love to have the support of your friends, family and colleagues to reach our objective! So we felt we should reward the person who brings the most people to our crowdfunding campaign by launching a competition exclusive to our supporters!

  This is how it works: 

  -Tell your friends, family, colleagues, negihbours etc.. about our campaign and invite them to support us; 

  -Whenever someone you know pledges, tell them to put your name between brackets following their name when signing up to www.theupeffect.com or to send us an email at ciao@thraedable.com with their name and then "recommended by [your name]";

  -By the end of the campaign on 5th July, the person who will have brought the most supporters will WIN an A4 size print of your choice & a 20% discount on any Thraedable product for a year!!!

  Thank you for your support so far! We wouldn't be here without you and please don't forget to spread the word! :) 

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  Cher(e)s ami(e)s,

  Grâce à votre soutien, nous avons atteint 75% de notre objectif de financement ! A 2 semaines avant la date limite nous sommes qu'à 25% du but de £10 000. Mais nous avons encore besoin de votre aide car nous aimerions avoir le soutien de vos amis, de votre famille et de vos collègues pour atteindre cet objectif ! On s'est donc dit qu'on devrait récompenser la personne qui apporte le plus de personnes à notre campagne crowdfunding en lançant une compétition exclusive à nos supporteurs !

  Voici comment ca marche:

  - Parlez de notre campagne à vos amis, votre famille, vos collègues, vos amis, etc. et invitez-les à nous soutenir;

  - Lorsque un ami 'pledge' (précommande), dites-leur de placer votre nom entre parenthèses suivant leur nom lors de la signature de www.theupeffect.com ou de nous envoyer un courriel à ciao@thraedable.com avec leur nom et ensuite "recommandé par [votre nom] ";

  - À la fin de la campagne, le 5 juillet, la personne qui aura apporté le plus de supporters GAGNERA un tirage A4 de votre choix et une réduction de 20% sur tout produit Thraedable pendant une année !

  Merci pour votre soutien jusqu'ici. On ne serait pas là sans vous, et n'oubliez pas de faire passer le message ! :) 

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  Carissimi amici, 

  Grazie al vostro supporto abbiamo raggiunto il 75% del nostro obbiettivo di finanziamento! Ci manca solo 25% dell'obbiettivo di £10,000 e abbiamo 2 settimane alla fine della campagna! Ma abbiamo ancora bisogno del vostro aiuto, perchè ci piacerebbe avere il sostegno dei vostri amici, parenti e colleghi! Abbiamo quindi deciso di dare una ricompensa a chi porta il maggior numero di persone alla nostra campagna di crowdfunding lanciando una competizione esclusiva ai nostri sostenitori! 

  Ecco come funziona: 

  -Parlate di Thraedable ad amici, parenti, colleghi, vicini di casa... e invitateli a partecipare alla campagna;

  -Quando qualcuno partecipa alla campagna (ordinando qualcosa) ditegli di scrivere il vostro nome tra parentesi dopo il loro, quando si iscrivono su www.theupeffect.com o di mandarci un email a ciao@thraedable.com con scritto "raccomandato da [il vostro nome]";

  -Alla fine della campagna, il 5 luglio, la persona che avrà portato il maggior numero di sostenitori VINCERA' una stampa A4 di uno dei nostri disegni a scelta & un buono sconto di 20% per tutti i prodotti di Thraedable per un anno!!! 

  Grazie ancora del vostro sostegno! Non saremmo arrivati fin qui senza di voi! :) 

   

  Update from 21 Jun - Read More
• 2017
  

If your questions are not answered below, do not hesitate to contact us at ciao@thraedable.com

ABOUT THRAEDABLE

Q. What does Thrǣdable mean?

A. Thrǣdable is the result of a metaphor. Given that another name for clothes is threads, and that there are threads of conversations in social media, we believed that our company could ‘thread’ our myriad communities together. Thrǣd with the ǣ is the Old English spelling of thread.

Q. What exactly is the 50 Threads scheme?

A. To make our lines we enter into a partnership with an organisation to hold workshops with their beneficiaries. The creations of these workshops are the primary inspiration for the designs of our t-shirts and bags. We give 50% of the gross profit from revenue to this organisation. Specifically, the operating costs (the costs necessary to create the items) are wholly borne by us in order to bring the garments to market with zero financial risk to the NGO. These costs are then deducted from the revenue generated by each sale, leaving the gross profit. It is this profit that is distributed on a 50/50 basis. We calculate the amount owed to the organisation every 3 months.

Q. How do participants benefit from Thraedable's workshops?

A. Our workshops are carefully tailored to their participants and they are designed to be informal and enjoyable moments of socialisation, collaboration, and inclusiveness. Making art is a positive experience for all, which can boost self-confidence and provide an alternative mode of communication. All artwork is showcased in local exhibitions that can raise awareness and provide gratification.

Q. Are Thraedable's garments eco-friendly?

A. Thrǣdable‘s garments are produced in collaboration with clothing companies that are chosen on the basis of their respect of the environment, their workers, and our core values. We ensure that the whole production process is line with the highest standards, from sourcing of materials to their disposal. Our t-shirts are made of 100% organic cotton or natural fibres and our designs are hand-printed using water-based inks. 

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Q. How and when do I choose my options and size for the selected reward? 

A. At the end of the campaign we will send you a follow-up email asking you to select your design(s) and size and to confirm your contact details and delivery address. 

Q. When will I receive my rewards? 

A. We expect to be able to deliver your rewards by the end of the month following the campaign, but we will keep you updated during the manifacturing process.

Q. What if the size I selected does not fit or if I receive the wrong design? 

A. If you have selected the wrong size, and we have the correct size in stock we will offer you an exchange. As long as the product is unused, you can post it to us and we will post you the replacement. 

If you have received the wrong design, we will replace it and take care of the delivery costs. 

Q. What is the payment method? 

A. Up Effect uses Stripe to process all payments, a secure platform that ensures that your transcations are safe. You only need to add your credit or debit card details and proceed with your order. 

Q.What are the delivery costs?

A. The delivery cost will vary based on your location. When you provide your delivery address the delivery cost will be specified. This will be in addition to the pledged amount.