Assembled Threads is bringing local textile manufacturing back to life. We combine garment industry professionals with garment industry artisans, who are being supported by industry skills training from holmesglen and wow! we create an awesome team. We invite you to watch this video to understand the impact of this experience.
Assembled Threads (AT) is an employment - focused social enterprise.
Created to establish community manufacturing hubs located in areas suffering from long-term underemployment and disadvantage recruiting with a particular focus on women from CALD communities.
We seek to create local manufacturing hubs embedded in the community where they live, offering training and sustainable employment outcomes.
Our market focus is on garment manufacturing, simple PPE uniform solutions for government, industry and institutions supported by their established social procurement frameworks.
Our Values
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace diversity, respect cultural traditions, and understand the need for flexibility in the workplace.
Planet Positive
Sustainable principles across all areas of our operations.
Australian Made
Designed and made in Melbourne. Where possible we champion fabrics made here in Australia.
Seeking to support local? And changing the direction of your carbon footprint?
Our workwear products are made from locally made natural fibres or 100% recycled man made fibres.
Talk to us about Hi-Vis vests made from Recyled fibres, Scrubs in local fabrics, or custom shirts, aprons or casual jackets.
Our team is currently mastering a tradie work shirt made from fabric woven locally in Geelong. Stay tuned for this quality product!
Contact us now to discuss your bespoke uniform needs.
Assembled Threads Social Impact 2020/2021
2021
3 hub training pilots delivered Moonee Ponds, Norlane, Keilor.
27 women and 3 men from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities have attended an AT site and completed Holmesglen National Skills set training in Textile and Clothing production.
8 women and 2 men are currently completing an apprenticeship in Clothing and Textile production at our first permanent site in Moonee Ponds and 1 woman has completed a Certificate 4 in Clothing and Textile Production on scholarship at Holmesglen, graduating at the end of 2021.
2022 - Second permanent site planned for Norlane.
