Zee R. Ship has, among other professional backgrounds, experience in small-scale contract cut and sew manufacturing. They worked as a production sewist, facilities manager, and in pattern development. As facilties manager they learned from visiting sewing machine mechanics with decades of experience. In combination with their aptitude for problem solving, mechanical interest, and passion for service, they have developed their ability to both repair machines used in sewing manufacturing, as well as to train sewists in maintaining their machines.
Usership Textiles is happy to be one of many garment makers and upcyclers creating alternatives to fast fashion. In direct opposition to the consumption of clothing, Usership is about creating garments and textile goods that resist 'consumption' and disposal, and instead, foster continued use, through play functionality, craftsmanship, and circularity.
Mission
To make well crafted, unique and FUNctional clothing that is accountable for it's social and ecological impacts. And to help people love their clothes, feel good in them, and maintain the tools to make and care for clothing.
Values
creative practice + play
craftsmanship
conscientious material choices
continued use and repair
compassion
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