Definitions and Visions for the New Year

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  It’s the New Year, 2019, and that presents us with a great time to go over some of the basics of what we do here at Bank & Vogue. In this article we’ll define some of the terms you’ll often see and hear bandied about in our industry, and talk a little about the […]

The Benefit of Credential Clothing For Vintage Retailers

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For vintage retailers, the search for valuable and unique finds is always at the forefront of their economic strategy. After all, the most important quality of a vintage shop – that is, what shoppers are most looking for – is the uniqueness of the finds on their shelves, and the ability that a vintage shop […]

Making Alternative Use of Mixed Rag Options

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Experts of the ‘mixed rags’ market indicate in the United States alone, nearly 10.5 million tons – or nearly 70 pounds per U.S. citizen – of textiles go to waste annually. The reason for this, experts argue, is in large part due to the rise of “fast fashion.” This fashion trend, one that is quite […]

Mixed Rags as the Answer to Fast Fashion

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While thrifting used to be a less than desirable activity, building your clothing collection from used items is now considerably popular for many millennials. Aside from saving consumers a significant amount of money, studies show that it also enables clothing aficionados to keep up with constantly changing trends (by, in part, harkening back to trends […]

How Mixed Rag Clothing Can Address the ‘Crisis of Stuff’

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  Amid a growing concern over waste and its impact on the environment, experts remind consumers that clothing has an enormous, toxic, environmental footprint. This economic effect grows into a greater negative as consumers unnecessarily waste material, or they fail to use materials to the fullest of their capacity. Ecosalon reminds readers that clothing should […]

The 4-1-1 About Mixed Rags and Mixed Rag Markets

Large volume used rags and textiles for sale

  Over the last ten years, the market for wholesale used clothing has grown— in part out of necessity. As consumers have increasingly bought more as a result of the rise of “fast fashion,” they have also donated in much greater numbers than ever before. Statistics indicate that in the case of the United States […]

What Benefits Can Buyers Find in Mixed Rags?

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  When we use the term ‘mixed rags’ or ‘institutional clothing,’ we are referring to a category of clothing that is considered ‘used’ that either was not sold in a resale or was not suitable for resale. That means that these items were either store returns, apparels and household rummages from thrift store locations or […]

What You Need to Know About Purchasing A New Pair of Vintage Shoes

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It is true that the older the shoe, the more likely there may be damages or fragile fabric that is ready to split and tear — and therefore in need of inspection, repair and correction. However, like most vintage fashions, “worn” doesn’t mean “worn out.” This is why its always a good idea to check […]

Tips for Managing Relationships With Buyers

  Looking to get better, more productive relationships with buyers? Want to get more buyers interested in your credential clothing, mixed rags or other used products? Want to increase sales overall, with more repeat business? Here are some tips that will help position you better in your process with buyers, increasing your return on investment […]

How Can Christmas Sweaters Help Save Children?

Bank & Vogue has teamed up with Beyond Retro to raise money for Save the Children UK, the world’s leading independent organisation for children. They work in over 120 countries, saving children’s lives, fighting for their rights and, helping children fulfill their potential. In 2013 Save The Children reached over 143 million children through their […]