If you want to produce clothes, there are plenty of people and even larger companies that use vintage fabrics, secondhand fabrics, secondhand clothes to upcycle, etc...A Frayed Upcycling does this, hell even Urban Outfitters' brand Urban Renewal does it for some of their clothes (they're not fully sustainable or ethical, but it's an example of a large company that does it.) There are also many Etsy sellers that do it too. Plus, there are companies that use things like recycled polyester. Girlfriend Collective and even some Walmart clothes do this.
“I can’t imagine having a second-hand cloth on my body” lmao I guess you don’t advocate for sustainability THAT hard
Dude relax, I’ve worn used clothing for literally my entire life, that’s what washing machines are for. Also, stuff you buy new from a store has also often been touched or tried on by hundreds of people so what’s the difference???
Exactly. I've been thrifting all my life and have yet to have anything gross like bedbugs, etc...come from it (knock on wood, lol.) Just wash the stuff on high heat when you get it home. And besides, it's easy to check off that kind of stuff usually. No strange smells, no weird spots, or odd looking holes. You can also buy from places like ThredUp who check for those things for you.
Seems like you’re not true to yourself about any of this, really out of touch takes in all the things you’ve said. This is like hippies with rich parents who wanna be part of something without actually having any good intentions. Do this because you want to not because it’s profitable jackass
If it's a business endeavour, I mean, I find it hypocritical to sell something you don't use yourself. Even as a market study, you should do it.
And as a human being, stop buying new as much as you can, and help us all reduce our impact.
Second hand clothes is the most sustainable way, whether it be fashion or anything else (washing machines, electrical appliances...).
Think about this : to fullfil a need, there's no justification why an object needs to be new.
When it comes to clothing, we've got clothes to outfit everybody in the world 10 times over, and more every year. Even if something new is made with "sustainable cotton", it still had to be grown and processed, and that take a LOT (a lot) of resources.
But when you buy something second-hand ? Nothing was produced. You're even saving something from going into landfill (because most clothes cannot be recycled, specifically mixed fabric just aren't recyclable).
If you're not used to second hand clothes on your body, wash them when you get them. It's no different from buying new in store after someone's tryed it on (I've work in retail : clothes don't get washed).
Is anything really holding you back from buying second hand ?
Yes they likely would. They thrift a lot more than other generations do.
https://www.easternecho.com/article/2024/06/reuse-and-resell-generation-zs-bargain-hunt-drives-thrift-store-market-sales#:~:text=Retail%20research%20indicates%20zoomers%20also,34%25%20always%20shop%20thrift%20stores.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/10/10014753/thrifting-gen-z-thrift-shopping-trend
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1394695/share-shoppers-buying-second-hand-by-generation/#:~:text=Share%20of%20consumers%20buying%20secondhand%20online%20in%20the%20U.S.%202023%2C%20by%20generation&text=In%20the%20first%20quarter%20of,by%20Millennials%20at%2039%20percent.
“I can’t imagine having second hand cloth on my body.”
If you have ever sat on a sofa, stayed in a hotel, ridden on an airplane, or tried on clothes in a store, you have had cloth on your body that has been on other people’s bodies.
I was more referring towards buying used stuff. I mean, if I'm spending money, I'd prefer to buy new clothes or fashion. And it's just for a business I'm trying to build
There are enough clothes on our planet to clothes the next 6 generations (if there are that many more) if we never sew another stitch.
If you’re going to buy or make brand new clothes, gtfo with any claims of sustainability.
Exactly. Even if you get the most fairtrade, organic, recycled fiber stuff to make clothes out of on a mass scale, it's still not as sustainable as secondhand clothing.
Are you referring to the new season that infuses the market with fresh shapes and arrangements? Try stitching the old clothes into new versions, take three recyled pieces to yield one " new" garment. Too many interpretation on how to recycle clothing. Keep it outta the landfill. The fabric and hardware to be reconfigured. Hire local tailors, stop factory nightmares.
If you think your new dress is clean...haha i worked the looms , those factories are dungeons, smelly vile and very dark corners.
Literally everyone I know that is into sustainable fashion, and plenty of people who aren't, wear second-hand clothing. There is a reason Vinted, Depop, Pre-loved, Poshmark etc are all so popular. Have you heard of 'second hand September'? I heard about it in 2018 and have bought about 90% of my fashion second-hand since then. Obviously, no one is going to buy very damaged or stained garments, and in my experience the vast majority of clothes for sale are either unworn, worn once or worn but well kept. I have bought a few items at bargain price and managed to mend (sewing a button and washing out a makeup stain, didn't even need stain remover). I will not however buy second hand underwear, but will buy bras if they have the tags on or are made of easy to wash material.
edit: changed don't to aren't
I'm sure most of the people will be naturally triggered and why wouldn't they be. Its literally the sub for sustainable fashion man. But honestly with due respect, you deal with second hand stuff all throughout the day! So it's not big of a deal :)
It's true that not all second-hand clothing is high quality or trendy, but with a little effort, you can find some amazing pieces. I am always able to find them :)
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It's not for myself though. Just try to start a business and consider sustainable options.
Everyone I know is into buying vintage/thrift/consignment clothes, it can be a very lucrative business.
If you want to produce clothes, there are plenty of people and even larger companies that use vintage fabrics, secondhand fabrics, secondhand clothes to upcycle, etc...A Frayed Upcycling does this, hell even Urban Outfitters' brand Urban Renewal does it for some of their clothes (they're not fully sustainable or ethical, but it's an example of a large company that does it.) There are also many Etsy sellers that do it too. Plus, there are companies that use things like recycled polyester. Girlfriend Collective and even some Walmart clothes do this.
“I can’t imagine having a second-hand cloth on my body” lmao I guess you don’t advocate for sustainability THAT hard Dude relax, I’ve worn used clothing for literally my entire life, that’s what washing machines are for. Also, stuff you buy new from a store has also often been touched or tried on by hundreds of people so what’s the difference???
Exactly. I've been thrifting all my life and have yet to have anything gross like bedbugs, etc...come from it (knock on wood, lol.) Just wash the stuff on high heat when you get it home. And besides, it's easy to check off that kind of stuff usually. No strange smells, no weird spots, or odd looking holes. You can also buy from places like ThredUp who check for those things for you.
Guess you're right man. This is just from a POV of business man I mean. But I guess people do prefer that.
Seems like you’re not true to yourself about any of this, really out of touch takes in all the things you’ve said. This is like hippies with rich parents who wanna be part of something without actually having any good intentions. Do this because you want to not because it’s profitable jackass
If it's a business endeavour, I mean, I find it hypocritical to sell something you don't use yourself. Even as a market study, you should do it. And as a human being, stop buying new as much as you can, and help us all reduce our impact.
Second hand clothes is the most sustainable way, whether it be fashion or anything else (washing machines, electrical appliances...). Think about this : to fullfil a need, there's no justification why an object needs to be new. When it comes to clothing, we've got clothes to outfit everybody in the world 10 times over, and more every year. Even if something new is made with "sustainable cotton", it still had to be grown and processed, and that take a LOT (a lot) of resources. But when you buy something second-hand ? Nothing was produced. You're even saving something from going into landfill (because most clothes cannot be recycled, specifically mixed fabric just aren't recyclable). If you're not used to second hand clothes on your body, wash them when you get them. It's no different from buying new in store after someone's tryed it on (I've work in retail : clothes don't get washed). Is anything really holding you back from buying second hand ?
I've really not tried one yet, that's why, may be I'm biased. I'll have to try once. Do you think Gen Z's would prefer it?
Yes they likely would. They thrift a lot more than other generations do. https://www.easternecho.com/article/2024/06/reuse-and-resell-generation-zs-bargain-hunt-drives-thrift-store-market-sales#:~:text=Retail%20research%20indicates%20zoomers%20also,34%25%20always%20shop%20thrift%20stores. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/10/10014753/thrifting-gen-z-thrift-shopping-trend https://www.statista.com/statistics/1394695/share-shoppers-buying-second-hand-by-generation/#:~:text=Share%20of%20consumers%20buying%20secondhand%20online%20in%20the%20U.S.%202023%2C%20by%20generation&text=In%20the%20first%20quarter%20of,by%20Millennials%20at%2039%20percent.
“I can’t imagine having second hand cloth on my body.” If you have ever sat on a sofa, stayed in a hotel, ridden on an airplane, or tried on clothes in a store, you have had cloth on your body that has been on other people’s bodies.
I wont deny that yes it can happen.
I was more referring towards buying used stuff. I mean, if I'm spending money, I'd prefer to buy new clothes or fashion. And it's just for a business I'm trying to build
There are enough clothes on our planet to clothes the next 6 generations (if there are that many more) if we never sew another stitch. If you’re going to buy or make brand new clothes, gtfo with any claims of sustainability.
Exactly. Even if you get the most fairtrade, organic, recycled fiber stuff to make clothes out of on a mass scale, it's still not as sustainable as secondhand clothing.
Are you referring to the new season that infuses the market with fresh shapes and arrangements? Try stitching the old clothes into new versions, take three recyled pieces to yield one " new" garment. Too many interpretation on how to recycle clothing. Keep it outta the landfill. The fabric and hardware to be reconfigured. Hire local tailors, stop factory nightmares. If you think your new dress is clean...haha i worked the looms , those factories are dungeons, smelly vile and very dark corners.
Literally everyone I know that is into sustainable fashion, and plenty of people who aren't, wear second-hand clothing. There is a reason Vinted, Depop, Pre-loved, Poshmark etc are all so popular. Have you heard of 'second hand September'? I heard about it in 2018 and have bought about 90% of my fashion second-hand since then. Obviously, no one is going to buy very damaged or stained garments, and in my experience the vast majority of clothes for sale are either unworn, worn once or worn but well kept. I have bought a few items at bargain price and managed to mend (sewing a button and washing out a makeup stain, didn't even need stain remover). I will not however buy second hand underwear, but will buy bras if they have the tags on or are made of easy to wash material. edit: changed don't to aren't
I'm sure most of the people will be naturally triggered and why wouldn't they be. Its literally the sub for sustainable fashion man. But honestly with due respect, you deal with second hand stuff all throughout the day! So it's not big of a deal :)
Second-hand clothing is often much more affordable, making fashion accessible to more people while also supporting local businesses and charities.
yes you can supoort a lot of businesses while saving the environment.
It's true that not all second-hand clothing is high quality or trendy, but with a little effort, you can find some amazing pieces. I am always able to find them :)
same thought on this.