The Zipyard

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a regular asked the attendant, ‘Why does my shirt always come out of The Zipyard smelling like someone’s old socks?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Sir, your shirt spends more time here than some people’s socks!’ A delivery driver overheard and chimed in, ‘And mine spend even less time here—usually just long enough for them to get lost!’ Everyone laughed, realizing that The Zipyard might not be fancy, but it sure had character.

2. A delivery driver arrived one morning with an unusual request. As he unloaded his van, he muttered something about how 'nothing ever happens here.' Little did he know that very same afternoon, someone would leave a mysterious note in the dryer. That night, a regular customer found an old coin stuck between the dryer's sheets. Turned out it was from the year 1987—proof that time does indeed pass through even the most mundane places like The Zipyard. And so, our delivery driver learned never to underestimate the ordinary.

3. One afternoon, while folding clothes in The Zipyard’s backroom, an employee noticed something peculiar: a small dog kept appearing through the open window, sniffing curiously at freshly laundered items. No matter how many times they closed it, the little furball found its way back, clearly fascinated by the scent of clean laundry. Finally, one day, the owner decided to follow the dog. It led him to an old lady next door who had been secretly dropping off her delicate fabrics for special washing. Turns out, she was so grateful that now every time someone mentions finding strange dogs at The Zipyard, everyone just smiles and nods knowingly.

4. One day, a customer exclaimed, 'How is it that every time I leave my pants here they come back two sizes too small?' The owner smiled and replied, ‘Ah, those are our “shrink-to-fit” pants!’ A delivery driver chimed in, ‘Yeah, and don’t forget—they also add an inch to your waistline.’ Everyone laughed, realizing it was just The Zipyard’s quirky way of making clothes feel like home.