Birdsong paused garment production in 2023. In 2026, we're back - but we're not making new clothes. We're rescuing clothes that already exist. Here's why we changed direction, what "deadstock" actually means, and why we think it's one of the most useful things a small fashion brand can do right now. What is deadstock, and why does it matter? Deadstock is overstock or surplus clothing that was made, never sold, and is destined for destruction - usually landfill or incineration

A guest post by Author Alex Bruni summarising her new book that explores the impact of the Solidarity economy on local communities.