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But textile waste is a problem bigger than Texas. Textile production is estimated to be responsible for about 20% of global clean water pollution from dyeing and finishing products. 85% of all textiles go to dumps each year which often ends up becoming a burden on vulnerable communities.
Whats the problem?
Putting the onus on consumers and telling us to buy less is only going to get us so far. We’ve all become accustomed to this consumption based society. While large scale habit changes are desperately need, those take time.
But that’s where we come in! We are partnering with local charities around Austin, TX (and beyond) to intercept the estimated 14,869,333 lbs (7,435 tons) of clothing that are shipping out of Austin and sent overseas to landfills every MONTH. Goodwill of Austin alone will ship off an estimated 1 million pounds every month.
I know, its gross. But that’s where we come in.
Come shop with us at the Slow Fashion Maker Market!
how does it work?
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Drop-off for free: Bring your textiles (clothes, sheets, towels, linens, etc.) to our facility for free.
Mail it to us: Ship your donations to us using our reusable mailers, starting at $20.
Pickup Services: For larger donations or commercial haul-offs, we offer pickups for a fee.
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Upon arrival, donations are inspected and categorized by our warehouse employees. Sorting ensures that items are directed toward their most sustainable use. Each item is assessed based on condition (e.g., torn, stained, or intact) and material type (e.g., cotton, polyester, wool).
Textiles are graded into different categories:
Grade A: High-quality items in good condition that can be reused or redistributed.
Grade B: Items that are slightly damaged but can be upcycled into new products.
Grade C: Items beyond repair, destined for shredding into stuffing or other materials.
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Usable clothing (without tears or stains) is not recycled but redistributed.
Local Resellers: Good items are sold in bulk to small, local resellers.
Charity Partners: Clothing is donated to community partners like Heartening and ATX Free Fridge to directly benefit those in need.
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Textiles not suitable for redistribution are upcycled into new products.
In-House Products: High-quality, natural fiber fabrics are transformed into one-of-a-kind clothing, napkins, and home goods.
Upcycle Designers & Artists: Larger textiles like sheets, still in good enough condition for upcycling are sold in bulk to local designers to be re-imagined.
Industrial Cleaning Rags: Sheets, towels, and cotton shirts are repurposed.
Anyone who’d like to purchase our textiles by the pound is welcome to reach out! We want to foster an upcycling culture in Austin.
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Anything that is in too poor condition to be resold, donated, or upcycled into a new product will be shredded by our industrial machiens.
This shredded up stuffing is known as shoddy! We will separate different kinds of materials and offer shoddy that’s made of:
100% cotton
100% wool
Mixed natural fibers (like linen, hemp..etc)
Mixed poly blends
Uses: The stuffing is used for pillows, stuffed animals, furniture, moving blankets, carpet padding, and home insulation.
In-house Products: We’re working with some amazing local upholsters and designers to create beautiful, remade home goods for you to buy!
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Our stuffing/shoddy will be available for purchase in large bulk and to individuals.
Small Batch Sales: Stuffing is available in 1lb-5lb bags, starting at $5/lb.
Wholesale: Sold in 100lb bales with pricing based on material type (e.g., mixed, 100% cotton, or 100% wool).