In this episode of 5Thread Podcast, host Joanna Czutkowna sits down with Claire Moffat, founder of Kidd3r, an innovative online platform aiming to revolutionise how we reuse sports kit and equiptment. Kidd3r allows users to buy, sell, donate, or swap sports kits and equipment, breaking down financial barriers and promoting sustainability.

Claire shares her inspiring journey as a parent who identified the need for a better solution to the growing cost of sports participation. She discusses the commercial, social, and environmental benefits of keeping sports equipment in circulation, highlighting how Kidd3r is reducing landfill waste and supporting underserved communities.

From the challenges of developing the platform’s unique functionality to her collaboration with organizations like the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, Claire deep dives into how Kidd3r can change the future of sports for the better. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, sustainability in sports, and how thoughtful reuse can make a lasting impact. Claire also reveals her vision for scaling Kidd3r and the role large organizations can play in supporting this mission.

Links Mentioned:

Visit Kidd3r to learn more and explore the platform https://www.kidd3r.com/

Contact Claire Moffat via LinkedIn to discuss partnership opportunities or donations.

Have unused sports gear lying around? Upload it to Kidd3r and help make sports accessible to everyone. Or, if you're part of a sports club or organization, get in touch with Claire to discuss how you can collaborate.

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In this episode I talk to Gabriella about what makes (re)boot unique, from the collaborations with artists, designers and innovators to integrating tech within their products in collaboration with Avery Dennison. (re)boot recover discarded and dead-stock sports apparel and gear directly from the club’s equipment room, partnering with their global network of designers to create bespoke, one-of-one pieces.

The reboot approach is considered, dynamic and grounded in storytelling, they co-create products which respect the legacy of the club and resonate with fans while also being innovative and artistically cutting edge.

In this episode I talk to Anton about FC Internationale Berlin's football jersey the worlds first football jersey that is made out of Cradle to Cradle gold certified materials.

From beginning to the end, Anton and the club have taken actions at every step of the product lifecycle from design, transparent production, reuse and eventual recycling. Anton hopes to bring the concept of circularity not only to his own club, but also help other non-professional clubs in their transformation towards more circular practices.

In this episode we discuss due diligence, working with partners who share your values and how even with limited resources, grassroots clubs can pioneer the way and create a big impact often at a faster pace than their professional counterparts.

To collaborate contact Anton https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-klischewski/

To see the jersey in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28j8uCbCz5w

To buy the jersey https://www.runamics.com/products/das-trikot-fc-internationale

To kick off Series 2 of the 5 Thread podcast we have a special bonus episode with Sam Taylor. Sam is the founder of the good factory and describes herself as A future-centric thought leader specialising in the delivery of circular and social compliance goals across the sustainable fashion industry.

As a 3rd generation garment producer, she understands the realities of the sportswear industry and in this episode speaks frankly about the challenges that lie ahead. This episode is split into 2 parts in the 1st part we focus on sportswear, specifically extending product life and the myths around reuse and recycling.

In Part 2 we dive into the challenges of the fashion and clothing industry as a whole, from ethical working practices to the race for ever higher profit margins. I also ask Sam what keeps her motivated and continuing to work in sustainability despite these challenges.

I’ve got to know Sam over the past year and am always struck by her depth of knowledge in sportswear and also her straightforward honesty which comes across in this episode.

To kick off Series 2 of the 5 Thread podcast we have a special bonus episode with Sam Taylor. Sam is the founder of the good factory and describes herself as A future-centric thought leader specialising in the delivery of circular and social compliance goals across the sustainable fashion industry. As a 3rd generation garment producer, she understands the realities of the sportswear industry and speaks frankly about the challenges that lie ahead.

This episode is split into 2 parts in the 1st part we focus on sportswear, specifically extending product life and the myths around reuse and recycling.

In Part 2 we dive into the challenges of the fashion and clothing industry as a whole, from ethical working practices to the race for ever higher profit margins. I also asked Sam what keeps her motivated and continuing to work in sustainability despite these challenges.

I’ve got to know Sam over the past year and am always struck by her depth of knowledge in sportswear and her straightforward honesty, which comes across in this episode.

In the fifth episode of the 5THREAD podcast, host Joanna Czutkowna welcomes guest Tess Howard to discuss the issues surrounding gendered kit and her campaign to change sportswear policy to enable greater participation by reducing barriers to play.

Tess discusses her motivations for starting Inclusive Sportswear and her academic research on gendered sports uniforms and whether they are Practical, Professional or Patriarchal. She shares her story about the key people who have influenced her and why she believes we all have the potential to make change.

Tess Howard is the Founder of Inclusive Sportswear, a CIC breaking down barriers to participation in sport and physical activity. She is a Great Britain & England Professional Hockey Player who won a Commonwealth gold medal at Birmingham 2022 and has been selected to play in the Paris Olympics 2024.

In the fourth episode of the 5THREAD podcast, Joanna interviews Nicole Bekkers to understand what happens to excess kit in professional football clubs. Spoiler alert-most of it gets destroyed by incineration or shredding.

They discuss the 'hidden problem' of the environmental impact of apparel within sports and Nicole stresses the urgency of the situation, sharing how FC88 provides an upcycling solution to support clubs.

Nicole is working with a range of clubs as their upcycling partner using the network of studios she has established across Europe. FC88 studios support local communities and invest in the craftsmanship needed to make these unique upcycled products. The due diligence, attention to detail and integrity Nicole shows is clear throughout the conversation and is what makes FC88 stand out as a leader in this space.

In the third episode of the 5THREAD podcast, host Joanna Czutkowna talks to Leigh Burns about the development of women’s cricket brand Lacuna Sports, cricketwear designed for women by women.

In this episode, they discuss why enabling access to empowering sportswear is crucial to enhancing the experiences of female athletes within sport. Aswell as the challenges, due diligence and compromises needed to make sustainability a priority in a small brand while balancing commerciality and brand integrity.

Leigh Burns is the founder of Lacuna Sports, a cricket brand created for women and girls who are serious about cricket, Lacuna’s mission is to remove the barriers to movement and ambition so that all sportswomen can walk out onto a pitch feeling confident, comfortable and able to focus on their game, not their kit.

More information and resources on clothing and kit for female cricketers and teams can be found at https://cricketforgirls.com/community/xenforum/clothing-and-equipment

In the second episode of the 5THREAD podcast, Joanna talks to Louise Pullan aka The Oracle of Teamwear. Louise has held various roles within the sportswear industry, including kit operations specialist for Commonwealth Games England, and head of kitting out for the British Olympic Association, she now acts as a consultant for sportswear organisations. In this episode they discuss the importance of involving athletes in developing process and how organisations can take simple practical actions to reduce waste and implement sustainable practices.

In the first episode of the 5THREAD podcast, host Joanna Czutkowna welcomes guest Lily Rice to discuss the product life cycle and environmental impacts of the sportswear industry from the initial design phase up until its disposal.

Joanna and Lily cover a range of topics including starting and growing a sustainable brand in an ethical way, and if taking investment is a good idea. They discuss how failure can be a very good thing and discuss Lily's research into what can be done about the number of ACL injuries within women's football.

Lily Rice is an award-winning designer who has worked on both bespoke collections and mass-market consumer wear at sportswear’s highest levels. She is the CEO of The Sportswear Designer, championing sustainability in sportswear, particularly within women’s sports.

Joanna Czutkowna is a CEO of 5THREAD, a consultant and doctoral researcher specialising in circularity within sports apparel.