'Undoubtedly London's hippest charity shop' guardian.co.uk, May 2008

''London's 100 Hottest Shops - TRAID No. 39 - 'For books head to the Shepherd's Bush branch; for designer bargains visit the Wetbourne Park store; for exclusive one-off fashion, quirky vintage and TRAID's remade line, it's got to be Brixton.' Time Out, May 2008

“Hackney Council has worked closely with TRAID since 2003 to reduce textile waste in the borough.  As well as delivering a professionally run clothes recycling service, TRAID also work with young people in schools across Greater London, including in Hackney, to stimulate debate about the fashion industry, and encourage more clothes recycling.” Cllr Alan Laing, Hackney’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood, June 2008

“Brighton and Hove Council has worked with TRAID since 2006 to boost textile recycling in the region.  It’s been a rewarding partnership with TRAID providing our residents with a professionally run and ethical textile recycling service.  As a charity, they are dedicated to working towards a sustainable future through the reuse and recycling of clothing, and it’s great to know that the profits raised from the collection of clothing support international development projects.”  Ben Sellar, Recycling Department, Brighton & Hove City Council, June 2008

"We are delighted to team up with TRAID to encourage our customers and the local community to recycle their unwanted clothing.' West Sussex County Times, May 2008

'I love this store...TRAID scour through the donations and sort out eh genuine designer or vintage gems.  Some of the clothes you can pick up are truly amazing:  infinitely more stylish and significantly cheaper than you would pick up in a 'vintage' boutique.' Fabfrocks fashion blog, May 2008

'We are delighted to team up with TRAID to expand textile recycling facilities for students and parents in Hillingdon.' Richmond and Twickenham Times, March 2008

Top 20 Vintage Shops, TRAID Westbourne Grove- 'Unlike some charity shops in the area where all you find is tatty high-street casts-offs, TRAID has a huge mix of good vintage, high street and designer'  Time Out, March 2008


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