Represent Scarf
The first version of this flag featured a yellow love heart in place of the sun as an alternative to the flag while the copyright and the licensing agreements attached to it restricted its use.
Following the work of the Free The Flag campaign over 2.5 years, on the 25th Jan 2022, the copyright and agreements over the Aboriginal flag were changed. We are so happy to see the Aboriginal flag being used proudly on this scarf design!
Read more about about how we #FreedTheFlag.
This high quality scarf is made on Wurundjeri Country with Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation and celebrates Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people and culture.
Wear your values - recognise and respect the Traditional Custodians of Country.
The Aboriginal Flag
The Aboriginal Flag was designed by Lieutenant man, Harold Thomas. The black represents Aboriginal people, the red the land and the yellow in the centre is the sun - the giver of life.
Learn more here about the Aboriginal Flag
The Torres Strait Islander Flag
The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Mr Bernard Namok of Thursday Island. The flag symbolizes the unity and identity of all Torres Strait Islanders.
- The flag is emblazoned with a white Dhari (head dress) which is a symbol of Torres Strait Islander culture.
- The white five-pointed star beneath it symbolizes peace, the five major island groups and the navigational importance of stars to the seafaring people of the Torres Strait.
- The green represents the land, the black represents the people, and the blue the sea.
Learn more here about the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
Note: Permission has been received from the Torres Strait Islander Regional Council to reproduce the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
- In stock, ready to ship
This product is Ally Friendly.
Ally friendly merch is for everyone.
When we see non-Indigenous people wearing our designs, we feel proud that they are repping our merch and culture.
When we see Aboriginal designs in the world, it means Indigenous people are not invisible in the landscape.
But, purchasing from Aboriginal brands, businesses and wearing Indigenous designs alone is surface-level allyship. There needs to be more commitment than just buying from Aboriginal brands and businesses.
Wearing Aboriginal design is not dismantling a system that oppresses Indigenous people. Allies need to do more and learn more. Wearing our tees is a great starting point. We have equipped you with our merch and some of the educational content to go with them. We want you to go out in the world, have these important conversations and find ways to do more and support more.
Our goal is for you to love what you have purchased and we are stoked to offer free returns!
All you need to do is head to our Returns Portal, make your exchange and then download and print a shipping label, stick it back on your parcel (bonus points for turning the original bag inside out!) and throw it in an AusPost post box or post office and you're done!
So if for any reason you aren’t 100% happy with your order, we are more than happy to offer an exchange, store credit or refund with following conditions:
- Your return is within 30 days from the day you receive your item.
- Full refunds are only available for faulty items. Store Credit with no expiry date is issued for returns for change of mind.
- Exchanges are subject to stock availability, we promise to always do our best for you to get what you're after.
- Clothing The Gaps has the right to assess the age and condition of returned merchandise that has been purchased prior to processing a refund or exchange. Although you may try on an item, all return products must be in new and unused condition with all tags attached and intact.
Exclusions
Please note that some exclusions on returns and exchanges do apply (unless faulty).
- Sale Items: If possible, we do our best to swap a size for you in a sale variant. If an alternative size is not available in the same style, the sale are final. Please make your selection carefully.
- Socks: For hygiene reasons, we cannot provide returns or exchanges on socks.
- Face Coverings: For hygiene reasons, we cannot provide returns or exchanges on face coverings.
How do I begin the process?
- Please use the returns portal to begin your return or exchange to receive a free return label.
- All returns and exchanges to be delivered to: Clothing The Gaps Returns, 744 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Wurundjeri Country, Victoria, Australia. Alternatively, you can use our swift returns portal!
When will my refund or exchange be processed?
- Throughout the return process, you will receive notifications to your nominated email when your return or exchange has been approved, received and processed. Please keep an eye on your junk or spam folder, sometimes updates can hide there!
- Please allow up to 10 days for your exchange and/or return to be processed and for your refund to appear in your account.
We will always do our best to process all returns as soon as possible. If you have any questions about your return, please feel free to email us at hello@clothingthegaps.com.au and we will look into this for you.
Wait so where's the Returns Portal?!
Click Here to access our Returns Portal.
