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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about buying and selling second-hand school uniforms on Rethread.

It’s simple! After creating your account, just snap a few clear photos of the item, write a short description (including condition, size, and school if relevant, set your price, and choose how you want the item delivered—either via shipping or local pickup. Once you hit “Publish,” your listing goes live instantly.

You can list second-hand school uniforms, including shirts, dresses, pants, skirts, sportswear, school jackets, hats, shoes, backpacks, and even accessories like ties or belts—basically anything that’s part of a student’s daily wear or school needs.

Families often donate, recycle, repurpose, or resell old school uniforms. Options include school second-hand shops, charity bins, textile recycling programs, and online platforms. If you want an easy way to pass items on sustainably, you can list them on Rethread in minutes.

Nope! Listing is completely free on our school second-hand uniform shop.

Wash the items, remove name labels, check for damage, and group uniforms by type or size. Clean, good-quality uniforms are easier to donate, recycle, or list on Rethread’s marketplace for another family to use.

You’ll get an instant notification and email. You’ll then be able to contact the buyer if needed and arrange the delivery method you selected—whether that’s shipping or a local pickup. Once the item is confirmed as received, payment is released to your chosen payout method.

You can find second-hand school uniforms through local school shops, community Facebook groups, and online marketplaces. For a safer and more organised option, Rethread offers a dedicated platform where parents can browse pre-loved uniforms by school, size, and condition.

Rethread holds the payment safely until the buyer confirms they’ve received the item. After that, the funds are sent to your connected payout method. This usually takes 1–3 business days.

To buy a second-hand school uniform, simply search for your school, compare listings, check sizing, and choose postage or local pickup. On Rethread, you can filter by school and securely check out while your payment is held safely until delivery is confirmed.

Yes! You can offer shipping, pickup, or both—whatever works best for you. Buyers can choose at checkout, and pickup arrangements can be made securely through Rethread’s messaging system.

Buying or selling second-hand school uniforms saves money, reduces waste, supports sustainability, and helps families access affordable school essentials. Platforms like Rethread make it easy to shop pre-loved items while contributing to a circular economy.

If a buyer doesn’t respond or fails to collect the item after a reasonable time, you can cancel the order and relist your second-hand uniform. Our support team is always here to help if needed.

Most schools accept donated old school uniforms for their second-hand shops. You can also donate through local charities or textile recycling programs. If uniforms are still in good condition, selling them on Rethread helps other families access affordable, sustainable options.

Yes, you have full control. Just head to your dashboard, where you can update details, adjust the price, change delivery options, or remove the listing at any time. This applies to everything from old school uniform listings to second-hand school shoes or sustainable backpacks for school.

Old school uniform recycling can involve donating to textile recyclers, upcycling them into new items, or passing them on for reuse. Selling second-hand on platforms like Rethread extends a uniform’s lifespan and helps reduce textile landfill in Australia.

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