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Our Commitment
Raw Materials is a fashion revolution, an exciting new upcycled fashion brand created wholly from textile waste. We have distilled our message down to this simple purpose: we make cool things from old clothes for good causes. But it is so much more.
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Upcycled fashion is the future. It is creative, and collaborative–for people AND the planet. It can do so many things. It comes from your closet. It is a personal expression of who you are. It conserves water. It solves textile waste. It creates fundraising and social enterprise opportunities and is so, so fun and high fashion.
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Where others see a growing textile waste problem (92 billion tons and counting!), we see “raw materials” in abundance for us to design and create into a complete and progressive upcycled fashion brand. Discover what raw materials can create for you, your nonprofit, your corporation, your community, and for future generations on this planet.
How much drinking water can we conserve together?
On average it takes 1,000 gallons of water to create one garment.
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A single pair of jeans takes 2,000 gallons of water.
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Raw Materials Studio has saved over 100,000,000 gallons of water to date.
Our Story
Raw Materials: creating a sustainable fashion future
We’ve come a long way - far beyond our 10,000 hours. From runways and photoshoots to private collections, interviews, public speaking engagements—even a TV show pilot—Raw Materials has been redefining upcycled fashion long before sustainability became a movement.
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What started as uniquely designed dresses sourced from our clients’ own closets evolved into a fashion revolution. Back then, the environmental impact was just an added bonus—now, it's at the forefront of the industry. As fashion turns its focus to reducing carbon footprints and tackling textile waste, our creative mashups and innovative use of discarded materials have set the stage for a future where 'making goodness look good' is more than a mission—it’s the future of fashion.
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Turning problems into progress has never looked this good.
Our Events
Upcoming Events
On the spot repair, alterations and upcycle designs locations TBD
New Collection pop ups locations TBD
Book your private event shopping experience, boutique pop up.
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Contact melissa@rawmaterialsstudio.com
Past Events
Footloose Frenzy
On Friday, March 28, raw Materials Studio went back to the fashion of the 80's. A group of Flagler Business students led a pop up at a fundraising event called Footloose Frenzy. The event was a huge success and full of wonderful fashion and lots of networking. (collaboration with class BUS 309)
Steal His Teal
Jacksonville Jaguars wives "Steal His Teal" custom bespoke trunk show.
Fashion Shows
City Arts Factory Orlando
Get in touch
At Raw Materials, we are passionate about sustainable fashion and upcycling textile waste. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping & Delivery: What are your shipping options? Standard minimum $12, purchases over $200 free shipping in the continental us. International depends on the country Express on a case by case basis.
How long will it take for my order to arrive? 3-5 days handling for in store items. Custom orders on a case by case basis
What happens if my order is lost or damaged in transit? full refund or a similar item if available can be shipped with normal shipping, handling and productions times applicable
Can I track my order? we will text or email tracking information once your item has shipped
Returns & Exchanges: Since we are a custom one of a kind brand, we want to make sure you are happy with your signature piece. We will happily provide a return, replacement or refund.
Sizing & Fit: Many of our pieces can fit a variety of sizes that we will state in the items description. Custom pieces are made to your body size and we use comparison to conventional brand size charts to estimate fits. Some of our pieces are made from brand name pieces. We are happy to chat to discuss an item to make sure it will fit you.