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Executive Summary As climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the need for rapid, scalable, and sustainable humanitarian response mechanisms has never been more urgent. Secondhand clothing offers a unique opportunity to provide critical support to displaced populations while contributing to circular economy goals. However, deploying secondhand garments in disaster contexts poses […]

A reverse perspective from the people who give garments a second life Executive Summary As brands rush to embrace circular design principles, a gap is emerging between intentions and real-world outcomes. This white paper addresses the disconnect between design practices and the practical realities of resale, repair, reuse, and recycling systems. Drawing on insights from

Executive Summary Amid rising consumer and donor demand for ethical practices, transparency has become a cornerstone of trust in the global secondhand clothing supply chain. This white paper explores how increased visibility in donation handling, processing, and resale builds credibility with donors, aligns with consumer values, and supports sustainable business growth. Through chain-of-custody best practices,

Executive Summary In today’s climate-conscious economy, businesses in the secondhand wholesale market must walk a fine line: generating appealing offers and promotions without encouraging overconsumption. For B2B stakeholders, particularly those targeting diverse audiences across retail, informal markets, and digital commerce, understanding consumer psychology—including gender-based behavioral insights—is vital. This white paper explores how to build ethical

Executive Summary The common narrative suggests that much of the world’s used clothing ends up in landfills. However, this oversimplified view overlooks the complex, often positive, journey of secondhand textiles. This white paper presents a data-driven examination of the global secondhand clothing trade, highlights the systems that enable reuse and recycling, and offers case studies

Executive Summary The rise of ultra-fast fashion—epitomized by brands like Shein, Temu, and Zara—has reshaped the global apparel landscape, intensifying competition in price, convenience, and trend responsiveness. While this poses challenges for the secondhand clothing sector, it also opens unique opportunities. This white paper explores the impact of ultra-fast fashion on the secondhand market and

Executive Summary The secondhand apparel market is undergoing a transformative shift as leading fashion brands forge partnerships with resale platforms and circular economy innovators. These collaborations are not only driven by sustainability goals but also by shifting consumer behavior, regulatory pressure, and evolving business models. This white paper explores the strategic rise of brand partnerships