Mixed Rags: Finding a 2nd, 3rd or Even 4th Use for Clothing
The wholesale market for used clothing has been expanding over the last decade. This was partly out of necessity, but mostly because of the ever-increasing consumer demand. The rise of the fast fashion trend made consumers go on a buying frenzy, but it also resulted in an increased amount of donations made by loyal customers. […]
Sorting Out the Clothing Terms: Vintage, Used, Secondhand, & Retro
Used clothing. Vintage style. Retro fashion. Are these three entire different things, or one in the same kind of couture? Before we get into the terminology of clothes, we need to understand what clothes are and how style evolves. Style is one of the fastest evolving things in the universe. What’s hot today can be […]
The Global Credential Clothing Market for 2020
Credential Clothing is an industry-specific term that is unique to the clothing industry. This term refers to donations of original clothing which can include textiles, shoes and purses as well. Credential clothing is first collected in various donation centers and drop boxes throughout different locations. To meet the standards of credential clothing, these materials need […]
Benefits for the Environment When You Shop for Clothing Online
You may be aware that we live in the age of fast fashion. The most critical part of its definition implies that fashion is not only moving fast from runways to consumers, but to the garbage as well. What role does online shopping play in this? Is retail e-commerce beneficial for the environment? Online shops […]
Family Plan for the Summer: Upcycling Your Clothes!
Do you have old T-shirts in your closet that you don’t wear anymore? Are there jeans in your dresser that have seen better days? Do you ever find yourself standing in front of your wardrobe, thinking that you don’t have anything to wear? Don’t worry – there’s a perfect solution! You can upcycle your clothes, […]
What Happens to Your Unwanted Clothing, Shoes & Toys?
How often do you buy new clothing, shoes, and toys for you and your children? What happens when the fashion trends change, your child outgrows their almost brand-new shoes, and their gently used toys become boring? Most people simply throw away their used clothing and other items, and never give it a second thought. […]
Environmental Benefits of Donating Clothing: Do Something Good for You, for Others, and for the Environment
In the age of social media fashionistas and beauty gurus, it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of the hunt for the latest rags. Last year’s outfits linger on in the dark side of the closet until they form a looming pile of fashion faux pas eating up all your free space. This […]
Spring Cleaning: How to Donate Used Clothing & Other Goods
Springtime brings all kinds of ideas and possibilities. Something that’s become a pastime is the ritual of spring cleaning. A good “Spring Cleaning” can occur any time of year, of course. It’s just a matter of making the time, having the will and getting your home organized. Part of this often includes gathering up used […]
How Mixed Rags Are Prepared for Safe Further Distribution
The fashion industry is known for having a huge effect on the environment, and too often not in a good way. Almost 20% of global waste is produced by the fashion industry. The news isn’t all doom and gloom, however; luckily there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Second-hand clothing, used clothing, mixed rags, […]
How Used Clothing Is Sorted & Graded – The Journey of Credential Clothing & Mixed Rags
Wholesale used clothing goes through a rigorous process of sorting and grading, and it’s a time-consuming task that’s of the utmost importance. Before all those mixed rags, credential clothing, and more can be resold and start the second stage of their life sparking joy in a new person, they need to go through quality control. […]
