Providing immediate protection for people displaced by disaster, conflict, and climate-related crises. Sheltersuit offers innovative, weather-resistant solutions to those in need. Together with Sheltersuit, Terry helps transform materials and lives through circular design and social impact.
Sheltersuit Foundation designs and produces multifunctional products, the Sheltersuit, Shelterbag, and Sheltershirt, to protect people experiencing homelessness and displacement.
Each product is made from upcycled materials and produced in social factories that create jobs for people with a refugee or long-term unemployment background.
Founded in the Netherlands, Sheltersuit has expanded to South Africa, the United States, and the UK, supporting vulnerable people through warmth, inclusion, and design innovation.
Impact Stats (2024)
🧥 Over 20,000 Sheltersuits distributed globally
🎒 Thousands of Shelterbags delivered to displaced families and individuals
👕 500+ people employed through local production programs
♻️ Tons of textile waste upcycled into durable, protective gear
Homelessness and displacement affect millions worldwide.
Sheltersuit provides an immediate, practical solution, while addressing systemic issues through circular production and fair employment.
Their model restores both human dignity and environmental value, proving that design can drive social change.
Every purchase made through Terry supports the production and distribution of Sheltersuits and Shelterbags, helping people facing homelessness stay safe and warm.
Your choices directly fund materials, workshops, and employment for those rebuilding their lives.
Example impact conversion:
€50 spent = 1 Sheltersuit partially funded
100 Terry users = 10 full Sheltersuits produced and distributed
Sheltersuit operates on the frontlines of humanitarian crises: from Dutch cities to refugee settlements worldwide.
In 2024, new initiatives connected local partners and communities to distribute over 6,000 products across Europe and Africa, while training more than 80 new team members in circular design and manufacturing.
Every product carries two stories: one of warmth for the receiver, and one of renewal for the maker.
Want to support Sheltersuit beyond your purchases?
🧵 Donate directly to fund more Sheltersuits.
🪡 Volunteer or collaborate through local collection points or sewing workshops.
♻️ Contribute materials — technical fabrics, zippers, sleeping bags.
📣 Raise awareness — share Sheltersuit’s mission in your network.
Sheltersuit Foundation operates as a registered ANBI (public benefit organization) in the Netherlands.
Its impact and financials are audited annually, with full transparency across all operations.
Open reporting of distribution and employment data.
Verified partnerships with municipalities, NGOs, and relief organizations.
Circular production chain with measurable CO₂ and waste reductions.
Support Sheltersuit with Every Purchase
Join Terry and help turn waste into warmth, one purchase at a time. Together, we create protection, dignity, and opportunity for all.
