Join us! Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cost: FREE
Join Solana Center for a free community event focused on education and the impact of clothing and textile waste. Participants will learn about the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in fashion, connect with sustainable vendors, and shop from local makers.
RSVP to receive reminder emails for the event. RSVP/Tickets are not required and will not be checked. All attendees will be asked to check in upon entry.
FIX IT CLINIC Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic_textiles
Slow Fashion: Sustainable Style
Join us to hear from two local experts in sustainable textiles, Positive Phee and Sew Loka!
The presentation is FREE and will run during our Zero Waste Textile Expo from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Space for this presentation is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat in advance.
Vendors
Shop sustainably and learn from the following vendors during the expo:
Outspire X - Offering ultralight and upcycled adventure gear created from retired paragliders.
Muxu Creations - Selling products that are made using only preexisting textiles: Patches made from reclaimed cotton with watercolor designs printed using water-based ink, zipper pouches crafted from swatches, art reproductions on reclaimed cotton, reworked denim jackets, start-to-finish jackets made from quilts, blankets, and other preexisting textiles.
Positive Phee - Stop by the Positive Phee booth! Pick up a Sip & Style 2026 gift card and get a preloved clothing item of your choice as a thank-you for supporting circular fashion.
Material Happiness - Textile and fiber art creative reuse store including a selection of mending supplies, patch bundles, and kits. They will also share educational materials about mending and upcycling.
Goodwill Industries of San Diego County - Offering a DIY craft: make a reusable bag out of donated t-shirts along with education on Goodwill’s process for handling textiles and the importance of repurposing your textiles. They will also have small textile items for sale, as well as information on a couple of ongoing textile studies at their San Ysidro facility.
Be Creative Zone - Guiding the crafting zone with hands-on demonstrations of the process of making rugs from old socks.
Algenesis/BLUEVIEW - Showcasing BLUEVIEW plant-based and biodegradable footwear, with information on where attendees can purchase products.
Best Coast Bags - Selling bags, napkins, potholders, and other textile housewares from old jeans, upcycled shirts, fabric scraps, etc.
CA Originals by Kathryn – Selling locally handmade clothing & accessories made from vintage, recycled, natural fiber textiles.
City of Encinitas - Providing general sustainability information from the City of Encinitas Sustainability Division
More vendors and offerings coming soon!
San Diego Fixit Clinic
Bring clothing or textile items that need mending and work alongside skilled volunteers. Advanced registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome, subject to space availability.