Thank you for your videos :) They are always pleasant to watch!! I just heard about the new jackets from Jack Wolfskin. Maybe you got to know this brand in Germany. It is called Texapore Ecosphere and is made out of recycled PET bottles and the Membrane is made out of left over pieces from other products. They have a video on their website to explain the new concept :) www.jack-wolfskin.de/texapore-ecosphere/ Another brand I really like is Patagonia. They repair your products, encourage second-hand purchases and produce recycled materials :)
My favorite is Decent Exposures in Seattle, WA. They can adjust their own pieces even after years of use. If you change size, they can make their bras, underpants or clothes fit right again. Or, if elastic has stretched but the fabric still has life, they'll replace the elastic band so the item gets more useful life in your wardrobe. Their stuff is really high quality and several organic options, too.
I love my MUD jeans! Recently I was a little clumsy and broke off my zipper. I could send them back in reusable packaging and get them repaired for free! I'm so happy that there are still companies out there that value the planet over making money. I loved seeing some behind the scenes of one of my favourite brands!
What a great presenter you are. No over exaggerated voice, no over exaggerated head bobbing and body language. I actually feel like you are just talking with your natural mannerisms but also you are very professional about it.
Wow, thanks for the info. I never knew that. Unfortunately I don’t wear all nylon or polyester clothes. I mostly wear 100% cotton, rayon or silk and spandex. I do my own wash and living in the tropics where the sun shines practically 10 months out of the year, i take full advantage if it when doing laundry. I also wear most of my clothes until they’re practically fall apart literally. Even when i can no longer wear them, i usually use it for rags. I recycled my bras into masks to wear outdoors in the dusty and polluted city.
I didn't know textile recycling was a thing until recently. My recycling facility doesn't accept glass, so I was taking several months worth of glass to another center. When I got there, they had collection boxes for textiles, and also mattresses and tube tvs/monitors which many places won't take anymore. I have so many old destroyed socks and tights and leggings that I felt too guilty to throw in the trash. Now I know where to take them!
Great video! Favourite company is Arc'teryx - I've had coats of theirs for 10 years become delaminated and they've sent me a brand new one, and when I broke a zipper on it they replaced in AGAIN for free. So worth the money to buy quality only once. As well as many items containing recycled content (could be pre-consumer?) they have a used gear site for product resale!
There are videos out there that show how Goodwill sends some usable clothes to India, where they are also recycled. Women are shown sitting in front of massive heaps of clothes, sorted by color, removing buttons and zippers. There is a struggle with how the dyes affect the water/land, though. I use some old, but clean, clothes as stuffing for dog beds and toys!
Great video! I hate tossing garments to the trash. But what should we do with garments that need replacing like under wear and bras. I can't donate under garments.
Thanks! Depending on the materials it maybe can be recycled. Check with your local textile recycling facilities to see what they accept. Some brands also have take-back recycling programs.
I do not know where you are from, but in Germany, the shops of H&M have recycling bins. Even if this is not a very conscious brand, I love this feature. You can pack a bag of old clothes (socks, underwear and towels included) and throw them in the recycling bin in the store. They either resell, recycle or downcycle your clothes, depending on the garment. I think this is a fast and good option for not throwing clothes in the trash. At least they have the chance to be recycled :)
For people in the UK, lingerie brand Bravissimo take back old bras (from any brand, not just theirs) and if they're too worn to donate, they recycle them. I haven't enquired yet how successful or resource-heavy their recycling programme is because most bras will be made of blends of fibres.
Super informative! I loved seeing the behind the scenes! I have a question...what should we do with old underwear? Is there a way to sustainably dispose of them? I've been cutting up old t-shirts to use as rags, but undies are such small, thin pieces of fabric that it's not practical to use them as rags.
Thanks for all this invaluable information on recycling clothes! Please do a video on how an ordinary person can remove thread from clothes that were/would be thrown away to weave new, useful fabrics.
Some cities have textile recycling bins, or some charity/thrift shops will also give unwearable clothes to recyclers (check with them first to make sure it's ok though). If you live in the US you can find recycling programs near you here www.weardonaterecycle.org/locator/index.php or search your city and "textile recycling" to see if anything shows up. You can also try contacting your local recycling center and ask about clothing, they should know if there are any local programs/facilities.
I know H&M is a fast fashion company and they rip off artists' work but they do offer textile recycling in their stores. If you bring in a bag of old clothes (they can be stained, torn, or just old clothing of any type) they will take it and give you 20% off your purchase. They also offer a line called Conscious, which is clothing made from organic cotton.
I thought this was really good too at first - but then I watched this video from CBC market place and I am not so sure anymore: th-cam.com/video/elU32XNj8PM/w-d-xo.html
Personally I don't recommend supporting fast fashion and H&M makes money off selling those clothes. As well, they currently don't have the capabilities to recycle the volume they collect, and what does get recycled is mainly downcycled, not made into new clothes like they promote. It also incentives people to buy even more fast fashion with the discount they give. If that's your only recycling option then I think it's better than throwing them away, but I'd recommend looking into other textile recycling programs first and especially donating wearable clothes to charity shops instead of giving them to H&M.
Thanks! Sometimes they can be shredded up for things like insulation or stuffing - check with your local recycling programs/facilities. You can also use them for stuffing yourself, a fabric scrap pet bed for example is a project I've seen. :)
It totally depends on where you live and what's available, but I think the best thing to do to ensure your clothes will be recycled is look for recycling companies that make specific products, for example insulation, and check what kinds of clothes they'll take.
Good point! I am gonna research the options that I have here in Edmonton and get back to you as I think it will help others as well. I have a few clothes that are not in good enough state of being donated, and even tough I try to upcycle my textiles as much as possible there are exceptions that I cannot do anything with (like my husband's broken old football jersey).
the same recycling model is used in India too. India get loads of clothes from all over the world which are then sorted by color, shredded and converted in threads etc. But the fact still remains is that this uses energy. Not everything that is donated is used by people in need. A lot is sold to Africa, some is recycled as mentioned and alot ends up in landfills where it is burnt. So thrift and repair and buy only as much as in needed.
@MyGreenCloset What about the cost for Mud Jeans to implement recycling? I am writting a graduation thesis on the pollution made by textile industry and to reduce it by introducing recycling and your video helped me to understand a bit more on how we can recycle. Thanks!
What is pure fiber? You said cotton is not good to be recycled, but I thought it is a pure fiber? Can you clarify and thank you for spreading the word.
I think so, but depending on the length of the fibers, more (longer) virgin cotton fiber will need to be mixed in with the recycled fibers to make fabric that is strong enough, and I'm sure there will be a lot of "flyaway" fibers that are too short to be spun back into thread... perhaps those could be composted or used for biochar. I'm just guessing! I wonder why they shred the denim each time, and whether there could be some other process, like unraveling the fabric into its component threads and combing and re-spinning them, that could preserve the length of the fibers?
15% seems inaccurate. There are a ton of thrift stores all over the USA 🇺🇸, Canada🇨🇦 Value Villages, BMFs, Goodwills, Talize, Consignment stores , Platos Closet, independent merchants, flea market, garage sale vendors, etc....people are learning of their advantages to donate
Yes there are a lot of thrift stores but there is WAY more product than they can sell and they also get a lot of garbage and poor quality clothing. The more I talk to people who work in the secondhand industry I actually think 15% is likely a generous number. There is an insane amount of used clothing and not the same market to buy it - we export way more secondhand clothing than gets sold locally.
@@MyGreenCloset good tips...gives the motivation then to grow more planet friendly fabrics like jute, hemp....in future....wedding dresses made of jute, hemp...
What are you favourite circular fashion brands?
Thank you for your videos :) They are always pleasant to watch!!
I just heard about the new jackets from Jack Wolfskin. Maybe you got to know this brand in Germany. It is called Texapore Ecosphere and is made out of recycled PET bottles and the Membrane is made out of left over pieces from other products. They have a video on their website to explain the new concept :) www.jack-wolfskin.de/texapore-ecosphere/
Another brand I really like is Patagonia. They repair your products, encourage second-hand purchases and produce recycled materials :)
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Thrift shop!
My favorite is Decent Exposures in Seattle, WA. They can adjust their own pieces even after years of use. If you change size, they can make their bras, underpants or clothes fit right again. Or, if elastic has stretched but the fabric still has life, they'll replace the elastic band so the item gets more useful life in your wardrobe. Their stuff is really high quality and several organic options, too.
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This was super interesting, I didn’t know how fabrics could actually be recycled. Very cool.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 I also think it's a really interesting topic and hopefully textile recycling technology will keep improving!
I love my MUD jeans! Recently I was a little clumsy and broke off my zipper. I could send them back in reusable packaging and get them repaired for free! I'm so happy that there are still companies out there that value the planet over making money. I loved seeing some behind the scenes of one of my favourite brands!
Wow! I had no idea were recycled like that. I'll definitely keep Mud Jeans in mind when I need a new pair!
What a great presenter you are. No over exaggerated voice, no over exaggerated head bobbing and body language. I actually feel like you are just talking with your natural mannerisms but also you are very professional about it.
So interesting actually getting to see the process! Thanks for the informative video!
Thank you for this informative video! I am so impressed by Mud Jeans and want to support them.
I really love them, they're one of my favourite brands :D
Your voice is so clear thanks for spreading awareness
This is inspiring. Especially when looking for the next engineering project! Thanks!
Thank you for this video! I really needed it for school but I find it very interesting to! Really well explained😍😄
Thanks for the info. I needed to know how textiles are being recycled.
So cool recycled clothes , i hope our recycled paper hanger can be on show in near furture
Wow, thanks for the info. I never knew that. Unfortunately I don’t wear all nylon or polyester clothes. I mostly wear 100% cotton, rayon or silk and spandex. I do my own wash and living in the tropics where the sun shines practically 10 months out of the year, i take full advantage if it when doing laundry. I also wear most of my clothes until they’re practically fall apart literally. Even when i can no longer wear them, i usually use it for rags. I recycled my bras into masks to wear outdoors in the dusty and polluted city.
Thnx a lot for such informative n valuable video. Recycling is one of the options to take care of our loveable Mama Earth 🌏💛👏
Thank you so much...this was very resourceful 😊
Wow I didn't know until I watch this video.❤
This was so insightful and well-constructed, thank you SO much for this content!
I didn't know textile recycling was a thing until recently. My recycling facility doesn't accept glass, so I was taking several months worth of glass to another center. When I got there, they had collection boxes for textiles, and also mattresses and tube tvs/monitors which many places won't take anymore. I have so many old destroyed socks and tights and leggings that I felt too guilty to throw in the trash. Now I know where to take them!
Such Great content and information! Thank you so much!
This information was so interesting! Thanks for sharing
Great video! Favourite company is Arc'teryx - I've had coats of theirs for 10 years become delaminated and they've sent me a brand new one, and when I broke a zipper on it they replaced in AGAIN for free. So worth the money to buy quality only once. As well as many items containing recycled content (could be pre-consumer?) they have a used gear site for product resale!
I cried with this video.
Great video! Thank you so much for the info ✨💖✨
Amazing video ! Thanks for sharing
Super interesting, thank you for sharing the proces 😊
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There are videos out there that show how Goodwill sends some usable clothes to India, where they are also recycled. Women are shown sitting in front of massive heaps of clothes, sorted by color, removing buttons and zippers. There is a struggle with how the dyes affect the water/land, though. I use some old, but clean, clothes as stuffing for dog beds and toys!
Loved this video. Thank you so much!
Well done and informative!
I think it’s cool idea !! More brands should do this !! If you can help the environment why not !! Where can buy recycled clothing!?!
Your channel was full of fill of information thankue mam😊
Great video! I hate tossing garments to the trash. But what should we do with garments that need replacing like under wear and bras. I can't donate under garments.
Thanks! Depending on the materials it maybe can be recycled. Check with your local textile recycling facilities to see what they accept. Some brands also have take-back recycling programs.
I do not know where you are from, but in Germany, the shops of H&M have recycling bins. Even if this is not a very conscious brand, I love this feature. You can pack a bag of old clothes (socks, underwear and towels included) and throw them in the recycling bin in the store. They either resell, recycle or downcycle your clothes, depending on the garment. I think this is a fast and good option for not throwing clothes in the trash. At least they have the chance to be recycled :)
For people in the UK, lingerie brand Bravissimo take back old bras (from any brand, not just theirs) and if they're too worn to donate, they recycle them. I haven't enquired yet how successful or resource-heavy their recycling programme is because most bras will be made of blends of fibres.
so touching for an excellent video
Super informative! I loved seeing the behind the scenes! I have a question...what should we do with old underwear? Is there a way to sustainably dispose of them? I've been cutting up old t-shirts to use as rags, but undies are such small, thin pieces of fabric that it's not practical to use them as rags.
I am also curious about this.
I think a good option is to use bamboo fabric underwear because it can be composted, but I’m not completely sure.
Thanks for the education.
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Thanks for all this invaluable information on recycling clothes! Please do a video on how an ordinary person can remove thread from clothes that were/would be thrown away to weave new, useful fabrics.
Exchanging clothes can also be a good way to have a more sustainable closet.
Hey, any ideas on how to plan a sustainable graduation open house?
Nice topic interesting & informative.
Nicely done video. Waste not want not.
I just discovered this and your channel!
Thanks! Question: how do clothes end up in recycling? Ik know where to donate them. But there are no clothes’ recycling bins. How does that work?
Some cities have textile recycling bins, or some charity/thrift shops will also give unwearable clothes to recyclers (check with them first to make sure it's ok though). If you live in the US you can find recycling programs near you here www.weardonaterecycle.org/locator/index.php or search your city and "textile recycling" to see if anything shows up. You can also try contacting your local recycling center and ask about clothing, they should know if there are any local programs/facilities.
I know H&M is a fast fashion company and they rip off artists' work but they do offer textile recycling in their stores. If you bring in a bag of old clothes (they can be stained, torn, or just old clothing of any type) they will take it and give you 20% off your purchase. They also offer a line called Conscious, which is clothing made from organic cotton.
I thought this was really good too at first - but then I watched this video from CBC market place and I am not so sure anymore: th-cam.com/video/elU32XNj8PM/w-d-xo.html
Personally I don't recommend supporting fast fashion and H&M makes money off selling those clothes. As well, they currently don't have the capabilities to recycle the volume they collect, and what does get recycled is mainly downcycled, not made into new clothes like they promote. It also incentives people to buy even more fast fashion with the discount they give.
If that's your only recycling option then I think it's better than throwing them away, but I'd recommend looking into other textile recycling programs first and especially donating wearable clothes to charity shops instead of giving them to H&M.
27 July 2021. I love this idea of recycling clothes and I would love to have such a business some day. :)
Awesome 👍👍
Hi Verena, thank you for the useful videos! Do you have any thoughts on recycling of shoes and bags? Maybe an idea for another video? :)
Great video as usual! I like to sew and I accumulate a lot of fabric scraps. Some can be quite small and are unusable. Can they be recycled?
Thanks! Sometimes they can be shredded up for things like insulation or stuffing - check with your local recycling programs/facilities. You can also use them for stuffing yourself, a fabric scrap pet bed for example is a project I've seen. :)
Do you have any recommendations of trustworthy textile recycling programs?
It totally depends on where you live and what's available, but I think the best thing to do to ensure your clothes will be recycled is look for recycling companies that make specific products, for example insulation, and check what kinds of clothes they'll take.
Good point! I am gonna research the options that I have here in Edmonton and get back to you as I think it will help others as well. I have a few clothes that are not in good enough state of being donated, and even tough I try to upcycle my textiles as much as possible there are exceptions that I cannot do anything with (like my husband's broken old football jersey).
Yes, please let me know what you find! I also need to research textile recycling in Edmonton :)
@@missmatti hi
This is amazing! Also love how well the entire process has been explained.
How long does this take however?
Thanks for the video. Is this process similar to 100% cotton t-shirt recycling?
the same recycling model is used in India too. India get loads of clothes from all over the world which are then sorted by color, shredded and converted in threads etc. But the fact still remains is that this uses energy. Not everything that is donated is used by people in need. A lot is sold to Africa, some is recycled as mentioned and alot ends up in landfills where it is burnt. So thrift and repair and buy only as much as in needed.
Nice presentation👏👏👏
Spotted Repack package as well! Which means you send back the jeans in a reusable package too! Love it!
Great videooo
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@MyGreenCloset What about the cost for Mud Jeans to implement recycling? I am writting a graduation thesis on the pollution made by textile industry and to reduce it by introducing recycling and your video helped me to understand a bit more on how we can recycle. Thanks!
Can turn or stain clothes be recycled to textiles recyclers?
I Interested this side. I need some advice
What about buying fewer items in the first place, and keeping them longer?
You're in the right place! My channel is all about that!
What is pure fiber? You said cotton is not good to be recycled, but I thought it is a pure fiber? Can you clarify and thank you for spreading the word.
Is Mud Jeans the same as M.U.D.D. jeans here in the States?
Tina Turner no they're not. Two different brands
I love your mind
How this work for ecommerce apparel companies that has tons of clothes damaged and disconnected garments?
im watching this in my online class
I want to donate some old jeans to Mud Jeans, but the shipping will be over $50. I live in the USA. I want to recycle my old clothes!
Mud Jeans I believe only takes back their jeans, but there's a link in the description where you can find places in the US that recycle clothes.
My Green Closet The link isn't working.
@@princessmarthajandio oh no! It look like the website is down or gone :(
My Green Closet Do you have any other suggestions?
Try contacting your city or any local recycling centres and ask if there are places to recycle textiles.
I can't find this answer:
I have a recycled wool jacket (60%) from a famous brand.
How do they clean/disinfect the fibers ? Or they don't ? 🤔🤷🏻♂️
Good job hony
Can't can't polyester - cotton mix clothings be recycled together?
Where I can get training?
Where I live there aren't any places that recycle textile :(
What is the name of the recycling company in Spain ?
Hi, can we connect? I would like to get some more info on this video. Thanks !
Is that your natural hair or a wig? Looks aweasome 😍🙌🏼
Thank you,
Thank you
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Old clothes recycling machine cost ?? Mam
First thing first, she is so beautiful 😍
Industry name plz
We have such some plants in india..
Most beautiful
Can recycled jeans be recycled.. again?
I think so, but depending on the length of the fibers, more (longer) virgin cotton fiber will need to be mixed in with the recycled fibers to make fabric that is strong enough, and I'm sure there will be a lot of "flyaway" fibers that are too short to be spun back into thread... perhaps those could be composted or used for biochar. I'm just guessing!
I wonder why they shred the denim each time, and whether there could be some other process, like unraveling the fabric into its component threads and combing and re-spinning them, that could preserve the length of the fibers?
How can i contact your company
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15% seems inaccurate. There are a ton of thrift stores all over the USA 🇺🇸, Canada🇨🇦
Value Villages, BMFs, Goodwills, Talize, Consignment stores , Platos Closet, independent merchants, flea market, garage sale vendors, etc....people are learning of their advantages to donate
Yes there are a lot of thrift stores but there is WAY more product than they can sell and they also get a lot of garbage and poor quality clothing. The more I talk to people who work in the secondhand industry I actually think 15% is likely a generous number. There is an insane amount of used clothing and not the same market to buy it - we export way more secondhand clothing than gets sold locally.
@@MyGreenCloset good tips...gives the motivation then to grow more planet friendly fabrics like jute, hemp....in future....wedding dresses made of jute, hemp...
I have this recycled cotton material
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She is soo lovely
0:52 Recycled Pets!?!?! Oh god!!!
she is gorgeous
i am from bangaldesh.i have lot of jeans pant and others item.i contact with you.i want to export any other country
I want to new busines ideas
where can i find this beautiful lady , she is so gorgeous 🥺😍, i love her
So you want me to waste my time and money (fuel) to help a waste collecting company? They are earning money. What do I get from it?
Wow.
She see like Doll
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U r gorgeous.. and yea recycling is cool too.
Yaay you're pretty 😍