Clothes exchange service

Mobile application for second-hand clothes exchange, users can gives clothes for the internal currency or sell them for real money

Why we create swapp

The equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothes is burned or dumped in a landfill every second
UNEP, 2018
Approximately 60% of all materials used by the fashion industry are made from plastic
UNEP, 2019
500,000 tons of microfibers are released into the ocean each year from washing clothes — the equivalent of 50 billion plastic bottles
Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2017
The fashion industry is responsible for 8-10% of humanity’s carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined
UNEP, 2018
If the fashion sector continues on its current trajectory, that share of the carbon budget could jump to 26% by 2050
Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2017
Some 93 billion cubic metres of water – enough to meet the needs of five million people – is used by the fashion industry annually, contributing significantly to water scarcity in some regions
UNCTAD, 2020
Around 20% of industrial wastewater pollution worldwide originates from the fashion industry
WRI, 2017

How to swapp it

Choose clothes made of high-quality fabrics
It is advisable to buy second-hand items
Sell or give away pre-loved clothes
Be careful with clothes. Every wash is a harm to the environment.
Spoiled clothes should be recycled, not wasted

Mix of TikTok and Shein

Swapp it’s a mix of TikTok algorithms and diversity of Shein’s clothes

The recommendation feed of goods is based on the size measurements of the user, their location, and the results of metrics of user activity, such as subscriptions, likes, shares, interaction time, etc.

The most important thing in this service is honesty and reputation, which will be guaranteed by user authentication through biometric faces (one person - one account) and reviews.

We want to keep people's love for self-expression through clothes

but allow them to do so without damaging the environment

FAQ

What is Swapp?
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Swapp is a mobile application (iOS) in which users can sell and exchange used clothes. It works like a TikTok feed, but based on the sizes of users and their preferences.
What can I find in the app?
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Like-minded people and cool clothes that will fit perfectly and help you express yourself without harming of the environment.
How is it different from other platforms (eg Vinted)?
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In our application, it is much faster to find the desired clothes, and it is easier to sell your own. In addition, it is possible to get clothes without spending money, for this, make swaps using the internal currency of Fixes.
What are Fixes (₣)?
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This is the internal currency that is necessary for the purchase of goods, even for real money. This is the equivalent of your beneficial action to reduce the negative impact on nature. The more things you sell or trade, the more Fixes you get. Fixes are also given for filling in the dimensions. Additional Fixes will be added to your balance if your clothes continue to be transferred to new owners.
Who is responsible for the delivery of the clothes?
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The owner of the clothes is responsible for the delivery, currently, Swapp is not responsible for the condition and quality of the items sent for delivery, and we will take control of it later when we have a large number of users and products.
Is there an application for Android?
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No, there is currently no Android app. The iOS version is currently in the stage of testing the usefulness of the service. If we see that our service is in demand, we will develop an Android application. You can leave your email and you will be the first to know about the launch.