July 2025

Secondhand clothing travels far — from donation bins and sorting centers to overseas ports, street markets, and resale apps. But most of us, even those in the industry, can’t clearly map that journey. That’s a problem. For a sector that claims sustainability as a core value, transparency and traceability aren’t optional — they’re the proof

Latin America has emerged as a standout player in the global secondhand clothing trade, with countries like Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador serving as major import hubs for what the industry terms \”credential clothing.\” This analysis of the state of credential clothing in this region examines the current market state, its economic