Every year, millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills,but not all of it goes to waste. In this video, we take you deep inside a garment recycling factory to witness how used clothes are ...

A potential solution to those growing costs? Shopping secondhand. Buying used, vintage and secondhand clothing online is already a rising trend — a 2024 report published by OfferUp shows that 35 ...

In an industry that can feel very wasteful, choosing a used dress is a way to be mindful, says Cha Cha Linda owner, Eva Maria Lopez. And then there’s the often-higher quality of vintage dresses.

I used chenille on the bodice to create a 4-layer ripped effect. I laminated fabric for the bottom of the dress and created a patchwork effect. The dress also has a patchwork cropped jacket ...

On Wednesday mornings, Janet and Grace buy bundles of used clothing that have been shipped to Accra, Ghana, from across the world. They spend the rest of their day sifting through these bundles ...

And this is mainly because clothing-to-clothing recycling is much more difficult. The use of recycled polyester and cotton by brands such as H&M and Cotton On are key aspects of these companies’ ...

Polyester is a popular choice of clothing manufacturers. Recycled polyester is cheaper than virgin polyester, which is part of what makes it more attractive to fashion brands. While recycled ...