SUAY

I love SUAY! I had some clothes that I wanted to dye black, but wasn't confident in my ability to do so. When I looked into dying services, they were SO expensive. I found Suay's website on Reddit and just in luck, they were doing a community dye of black. I made an original order, but the next day realized I wanted to add an extra item to be mailed in for dye. I called Suay and Juli answered and kindly cancelled my order so I could resubmit it with the correct items. Then uh-oh, the dye community bath listed stopped being black (which I had wanted) and where updated. I called Suay back and got Juli again, and she kindly updated my order to reflect it being a black dye. (Quick shout out to Juli who talked to me like 5 times in a half hour, was so friendly and funny and made this experience feel really personal!) I got my envelope to mail in my clothes, and the process was well explained and easy to do. I waited a few weeks and just got my items back, and I am SHOCKED as how well they are dyed. Color me impressed! They are a saturated, black color, and I am so thrilled so have these items back with me <3 I will definitely consider Suay again in the future for dye jobs, and also just want to add that their political messages are deeply moving to me!

I LOVE my sheets! I dropped off a full set of sheets and duvet cover to be tie-dyed and they came back looking stupendous. These bedsheets were 5+ years old and looking very faded and aged, I was planning to get rid of them. Now they feel like brand new! The colors are rich and vibrant, with depth and variety. The old faded and bleached spots on the sheets are invisible, it’s like they never existed. When I dropped them off I also browsed the store and bought a very chic, very cheap shirt! I can’t recommend this place enough. Only con: the tie-dye process takes a few months.

Suay is the best! I’ve been coming here for at least five years and multiple staff know mine and my dog’s name. They are really good people who are passionate about their mission! I’ve done it all here-bought clothes and pillows, dyed items, recycled clothes…and I’ll always refer friends and family here. It’s sad to see some of the negative reviews but trust me when I say that this place is amazing with high quality products with a purpose. For the dye bath, expect a long wait. They aren’t a huge company that’s turning over products at a ridiculous speed. Just be patient and you’ll be happy with your final product. And if you read the fine print before submitting your items, you will see it’s not for delicate, precious clothes. They let you know there is risk involved in writing and usually verbally. So just be aware. I haven’t had issues with items like tshirts, pajamas and dresses. The dye bath is a great way to add more life to your clothes. Follow them on instagram to see all the cool events they host as well!

Such a cool place where they reuse clothing to make new creations. They help environment by reusing clothes: community dye fabrics and recreate beautiful clothing and home accessories. I have not seen any concept like this in east coast. My daughter who attends fashion school in NYC loved this place. They were preparing events for $20 to fill up bag- next time we wil definitely come by for that event.

I searched long and far on the internet to find a place that dyes clothing. I finally found Suay. I have several pairs of black cotton cargo pants that have faded. I love these, and this style is no longer made, so my choice was to wear them faded or buy new ones that I do not like. I sent in one pair to Suay to see how they came out. It took a couple of months to get them back, but the results are spectacular! I could not be more pleased. The color is deep black and in my first wash/dryer test: no fading. Suay is a true resource. I'll be sending in the rest of my pant collection for a new life through the Suay community dye bath. Keep up the good work!

I absolutely love Suay. The way they revision textile waste into unique and desirable clothing and home goods is completely inspiring, and their storefront is an ever-changing sanctuary and collaboration space for makers all over the city. The Community Dye Bath has become a staple for my wardrobe. I work in hospitality, and my clothes take a beating. Everything I love to wear has at least one stubborn stain I can’t remove. Being able to overdye my clothes has freshened up my look while cutting the amount I spend on new clothes to just the essentials. A head’s up: all good things take time, and the dye bath can take several weeks. I’d advise against putting in garments that you need right away, but if you are a set it and forget it queen - it’s more than worth the wait. Suay looks good, and it feels good to be in the space. But it doesn’t stop there. In a world and in a city overrun by fashion waste, Suay actually DOES good. We need businesses like this one now more than ever.

I love suay sew shop! Every piece feels thoughtfully made and unique. The staff is super friendly and really takes the time to help you find something special. It’s not just a store, it feels like a little community of people who really care about sustainable fashion. I always leave inspired and excited to come back

I love visiting SUAY whenever I am in the Arts District. The store has an amazing selection of ethically made items, and everything feels high quality. The staff take time to explain the process behind their work, which makes the experience even more meaningful.

Amazing community dye bath results! I did a mail in order for Suay's community dye bath. The process is simple (chose colors, they sent an envelope and stickers, I uploaded photos of my items, and mail them in. I was pleased with how the linen button down shirts came out (rich color) and the tie dye was fun. Just know that this is truly slow fashion (which we need more of!). I mailed my items in August and got back in November. Would definitely try again!

Suay is a local community sew shop that focuses on reclaimed textiles (recycling, reuse, and repair) in an effort to eliminate massive amount of waste from the fast fashion industry. Visitors can come in to drop off textile recycling at SUAY from Thursday to Sunday from 10 AM - 6 PM and see below for the list of accepted/unaccepted items [Accepted items] * Clothing * Towels and light blankets * Stains, holes, and rips are ok! [Items not accepted] * Undergarments (socks, bras, underwear) * Sheets, pillowcases, duvets * Stuffed items (pillows, comforters) * Animal fur * Kids clothing [Occasion]: I recently came here for the pop-up event for Linkin Park posters and the staff was friendly. I scanned the QR code to make a purchase on the spot and my order was ready to pick-up in less than 5 minutes after placing an order. [Parking]: Free and easy street parking, but they also have a designed & fenced parking lot adjacent to the shop. [Conclusion]: A very niche clothing shop and most visitors come here for specific & limited runs of apparel or chasing after certain merchandise.

This is incredibly disappointing to write this as I was so excited to have this eco-friendly fashion alternative in DTLA, but after months of no response....i don't trust them. I had my colors done at the end of last year, so now I knew that I had a bunch of nice pieces that weren't the right color to really make me pop. Not wanting to throw out and restart my entire wardrobe I was thrilled to find out about the community dye bath with their monthly rotating colors. What a great way to transition my wardrobe over! I brought a few things in the first time, waited about a month maybe a bit less (depending on when you drop off) and got my pieces back in vibrant colors that were much better suited to me. I checked the website monthly for which colors they were using and brought more pieces in next month, still being pleased with the results. I shared the business with a bunch of friends, even the color expert I had used since they have a mail order business that people from all over can send their items in for a new lease on life. I loved their April colors and brought in a huge haul to dye- rag and bone jeans, Chan Luu blouses, and some dresses and tops that were not cheap. Crickets. I reached out in June to inquire and they informed me it would be mid to end of the month, which is longer for them but- ok. More crickets. Then they sent an email out with everyone's emails cc'd (way to keep the information of your customers secure) saying that due to the unrest and curfew in DTLA, their operations had been delayed but they will be reaching out with our completed orders next week. That makes sense (and screw the people snatching hardworking folks from LA county). It's been TWO weeks from that email and still nothing. I've emailed twice and called numerous times. You can't leave a voicemail and emails are going completely unanswered. I get that there are challenges right now, but you can't even respond to a concerned customer?! I don't know what to think, but after spending over $100 on the dye service not to mention the money on the actual pieces I'm pretty upset and won't be using or recommending them again.

So Incredible!! I was doing some work in LA and finally had a chance to make it in after following on ig for a while. Absolutely love this store and the care they take in reusing textiles. It's beautiful curated and organized making it really easy to find sizes and styles. The nicest most helpful store associates let us know about the latest community events. We walked out with 3 jackets a shirt and hat that I'm obsessed with. I will definitely make it back soon.

Do not do the community dye bath. Suay misrepresents how long this service takes. I sent items in 60 days ago, and they still haven't been returned. Upon doing research, I discovered this is a habitual issue and the also frequently lose items. Don't trust them with your clothing.

Love their mission and what they're doing to curb clothing waste and up cycle. I brought in 3 items - top, tank top, and a strappy dress. They messaged me saying the tank top developed tears to the point where it was irreparable. This was pretty disappointing to hear because it was my mom's tank top she gave to me -- it's a plain white tank top that she's had for years. I picked up the other items and one of the straps on the dresses looked like it came off in the process so now it's literally hanging on by a thread. Showed the photo to them and they said "it endured some wearing through the process, a pretty common occurrence"... So basically only 1 item came out not damaged. Honestly the process seems rough on clothing so I wouldn't recommend bringing any delicate clothing and just DIYing it yourself.

Finally got my silk tops dyed bc there was a natural dyes pop up by @hechobycaye here at the new location in Arts District. I've got some second hand silk tops that they won't take take in the community dye bc they say silk might get damaged. The artisan facilitator was so helpful and friendly...thank you Cayetano. The rest of the shop was full of eco-friendly kind people. It's also dog friendly. They don't take cash, pls bring card. There are some great $5 racks and other sales racks if you're shopping. Great community vibes. Will be back for other special events.

We LOVE Suay! Just picked up our "new" bedding that was completely transformed by their community dye baths and we are so thrilled!! If you don't know about Suay, follow them on Instagram and check out their dye bath colors...they change them up about every 6 weeks. We brought in a duvet, Euro shams & a long pillow cover (all from Coyuchi) and they were dyed in the following colors - yolk, money & moonstruck. We have been using Suay for about 2 years and everything we bring in to dye, has been awesome! No need to buy new clothing, bedding and textiles when you can bring them in to Suay to find a new life and a new color. You will thank me (and them)!!

Love the service and everything they do! They always surprise you with a wonderful items and dye bath is always a fun spin the bottle on how your garments turn out.

Love love love. There's nothing I love more than reuse and cool redefinition in the reuse. I started following Suay on IG a while back and when I realized I'd be in LA for their sample sale, it was a no-brainer. We arrived Saturday morning, 3-29-25 and walked into their ground floor shop. Immediately fell in love with lots of items, but decided to first go upstairs to the sample sale. I'm so glad I happened to wear form fitting track pants because it truly was simplest to just stand in place and try things on rather than wait for the 1 dressing room. Shirts, dresses, pants, jackets, all kinds of great stuff re-stitched, re-imagined, newly dyed, etc. The employees were helpful and the whole vibe was great. The Club Mend idea is also great - help to mend your own items and then of course the community dye program where you can choose colors from that month's palate and very affordably refresh your clothing item in a new color. I've really got to research if there's something like that here in the bay area...there must be, right? Anyway, I'll be back when I'm in the area for sure.

I finally made it to the Suay store after years of supporting and loving the products they make. All the staff was extremely helpful and friendly, the selection of items for purchase was on point. Not too overwhelming and easy to browse. Suay's mission is why I became a customer in 2020 and continue to be today. I even brought back an item I purchased in 2022 and they worked with me on getting a replacement, giving the old item a third life. Keeping textiles out of landfills and breathing new life into them is their expertise and I am grateful for businesses like this, that is why I will continue to support Suay and their employees. Also, they do a dye bath for the community to refresh old textiles. While I was in the shop, so many community members came by to drop off items, what a sight to see. Good vibes all around. Thank you Suay for existing, we all need you. Every piece is one of a kind and I rocked my new pants and towel jacket home on the plane!

SUAY is such a wonderful pillar of the LA garment community their innovative dye bath is one of my favorite sustainable fixes for any piece of clothing that has fallen out of rotation in my wardrobe. The staff is so kind and welcoming - and their in-house items are all so cool. I wear my towel jacket all the time They also always have cool events and vendors coming so check their insta for sales and little pop-ups!

I cannot stress this enough: do not trust this company with anything you care about. I signed up for one of their dye baths and was genuinely excited, I thought it would be a fun, creative experience. Instead, it turned into an absolute nightmare: * My items were marked "ready for pickup" back in July. * Because my car was totaled, I asked for shipping. After being ignored repeatedly, I finally got an invoice and paid for shipping on August 5. * After that, It took weeks of chasing them down to get tracking, and when my package finally arrived, my shirts were missing. * I emailed again and again, even wrote to multiple email addresses. I called. I literally had to beg for updates. Every message was ignored. * Finally, after I got a manager on the phone, I was told point-blank that they could offer me no help, no solution, no game plan, and no accountability whatsoever. Basically, "tough luck." This is beyond unprofessional... it's insulting. They lost a one-of-a-kind shirt that meant a lot to me, took my money, ignored my attempts to resolve it, and then openly admitted they had no intention of making it right. If you value your time, your money, or your belongings, stay far away from this company. There are plenty of businesses that care about their customers, stand behind their work, and operate with professionalism. This is not one of them. I have already filed a chargeback. They don't just dye clothes -- they make them disappear.

I have not been able to visit their new location.... But I did have a really positive experience sending items into their community dye bath service. I had grungy looking yellow cloth napkins that I sent in to have dyed. I choose a wonderful purple color and I am so pleased with the outcome. It is a bit pricey and you will be without your item for about a month...... but if you are trying to hold on to your old things longer it is worth it.

Amazing place!!! Everything in the store is so beautiful and the associate are the best !! Especially Heather !!!

I was skeptical at first, but my favorite pants had two giant bleach spots of them (that I subsequently made worse with a fabric marker) and I wanted to save them. Suay performed their magic in the community dye bath they came back looking brand new--actually, I prefer the Suay color to how they looked when I first bought them. I'm going to send in a dress next. I love having this option to refresh beloved fabric/clothing items. Also love all the good stuff Suay does for the community including fabric recycling.

This was one of the worst choices I have ever made. Destroyed 6 pieces of my clothing. This is like throwing your money away. Only if you do not care about the outcome. Think of this like playing the lottery. You aren't going to win. You're just throwing your money away. Oh and if their process destroys your clothing they then want to charge you an insane price t to try to repair it. Just say nooooo.

These guys are just cool af. From my masks in early Covid to the big cushions I plan to use as floor pillows to your activism and level of integrity. Bad-assery, rad colors, real people with real values & ethics. My favorite type of biz.

Got a dog bed from Suay and it's fantastic: Luxuriously thick (the stuffing is generous and makes the bed high and super comfortable) and the color is sophisticated (acid yellow). And I love the quality zipper--it actually adds to the chicness of the bed.

Please put on your website that you're not accepting bedding. I brought in a light blanket and was told that I couldn't donate it, when it specifically says that this is an acceptable donation item. It was a complete waste of time to go there. Apparently this is due to receiving an influx from the LA fires. Just trying to do the right thing and not have it end up in the landfill.

I wanted to love this, really I did, but instead, I'm really, really disappointed with the dye bath. I can tell by the shredded care labels that my clothes went through the wringer and they look/feel that way. The cotton shirts are pilling and they've lost their structure and strength. They'll be useful as rags, but I'm throwing them out. A shame because I would have continued wearing them for at least another few seasons had I not sent them to Suay. The cotton pants may be salvageable, but not for wearing in public. Buyer and dyer beware.

Suay is a beacon of creativity and sustainability! They repair clothing with great skill and care. This is not a tailor shop. This is a place that can take an item that's completely full of holes and either repair it or reimagine it. Isaac and Cosmo are knowledgeable, friendly, and always make you feel welcome. Their highly skilled crew creates beautiful upcycled pieces, offers sewing classes, and community dye baths to help the community get more life from the clothes and textiles we already own. Whether you need a repair or want a unique item this is the place to go. Highly recommend checking them out!

I am a huge fan of Suay and all of their services and offerings! I love checking the latest dye bath colors to see how I can transform my clothes, stopping by their store to see what new garments they have made from unconventional fabrics and cuts, and hearing about the different pop ups and collabs they do. The clothes and homegoods you find here are so unique, and I get so many complements - I especially went crazy for their earth day tie dye specials and re-did a bunch of my blouses now that my workwear is more casual. I'm saddened to see any of the negative reviews on here - working in sustainability I know it is extremely hard to make profitable processes and garner investments for the types of services that Suay is trying to make more prevalent. The founders and the team working here are on a revolutionary path, and I'm excited to be a part of the process - knowing that they're trying out different models and offerings along the way. The dye bath does come with risks as it is a transformative process and done in a bulk manner to make it more sustainable (hence why it's called the community dye bath), but it's a more fun, more sustainable alternative to the clothes sitting at the bottom of my closet!

one of the most forward thinking and important businesses i have ever encountered. love everything about this place - the people, the clothes, the home decor.

I love the mission. The quality of items is amazing. But the customer or lack of service was interesting. I definitely felt like "what are you doing here". It wasn't welcoming. When I asked about sizing, i was given no information and left with a feeling of annoyance for being there. Super wild. Their instagram gives off a warm vibe but definitely experienced the opposite.

I dropped off a sweater back in January to have a small hole repaired and was told it would be 2-3 weeks. It's now May and there's been no update on the status of my sweater. I've emailed several times and different people have told me they will "get to the bottom of this" and "figure out what happened," but I just want to know if they're going to repair it and when or if they've lost it and don't want to admit it. So I'm now out my payment and my sweater. I appreciate the work they're doing for the community, but I do not recommend handing over anything you value. UPDATE: They lost my sweater and refunded my payment. It looks like they emailed while I was posting this review.

Love love love everything here. Unique and eclectic. And soooo LA. Got duvets and body pillows here and every time I stop by, I want more stuff. Love the colors.

I love the idea behind this place but I have to be honest and say my experiences here (specifically with the repair services and dye bath) have left a lot to be desired, with my most recent experience guaranteeing I won't be back. I dropped off a duvet for the community dye bath in December and was told it would be ready in early February. On the last day of February, they emailed to let me know that the dye bath had "mostly" worked on my duvet, and that I should come in and see whether I was ok with the result or wanted to redo it. I went in that same day, saw that my duvet was not dyed in the middle at all, and elected to have it redone. I was told it would be "a week or two". Over the next 4 months I followed up several times both in person and via email. Each time they apologized for the delay and I was told they'd get back to me in X amount of time (which they never did). Finally at the end of June (6 months after I initially dropped it off), I was told that my duvet could not be found and "must have been damaged and thrown out". I did receive a refund. I also received a bit extra in the form of store credit to make up for my missing item, but as they don't sell duvets I'm not necessarily made whole, not to mention the time I had to spend chasing this resolution which I'll never get back. Incredibly frustrating to watch them announce new dye bath colors several times a month knowing that they're so behind/disorganized/whatever. My previous dye bath experiences have not been great either, with several items coming back to me damaged and most orders taking much longer than the stated time, so maybe it's on me for giving them another shot. At the end of the day, I support the vision but won't be wasting my time and money with them again, and would encourage anyone else to be cautious before trusting them with your things.

This place is a gem. The staff was very helpful and I love that they repurpose old materials.

Always amazing every time I go in. Awesome community, amazing products, community dye bath. These guys are awesome!