Analysis of the Availability of Second-hand Clothing as the Raw Materials for Repurposing

Irick, Erin; Eike, Rachel

doi:10.31274/susfashion.11421

“…As countries of different kinds could supply clothing made from recycled textile materials, U.S. retailers would have many sourcing options rather than "put all eggs in one basket" [28]. Meanwhile, restrained by the limitation of recycling technology, no particular country seems to be a "perfect" sourcing base for clothing made from recycled textile materials and can dominate the supply [41]. Instead, sourcing from diverse countries could allow U.S. retailers to have broader choices and more likely meet consumers' demands.…”

Section: Us Retailers' Sourcing Strategies For Clothing Made From Rec...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Explore U.S. Retailers’ Sourcing Strategies for Clothing Made from Recycled Textile Materials

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This study explored U.S. retailers’ sourcing patterns for clothing made from recycled textile materials. Based on a statistical analysis of over 3000 such clothing items for sale in the U.S. retail market from January 2019 to August 2022 at the Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) level, the study found that U.S. retailers adopted a diverse sourcing base for clothing made from recycled textile materials, covering developed and developing economies worldwide. Additionally, an exporting country’s economic development level and geographic location had statistically significant impacts on U.S. retailers’ sourcing patterns for clothing made from recycled textile materials regarding assortment diversity, product sophistication, market segments, and pricing. The study’s findings revealed the broad supply base for clothing made from recycled textile materials and suggested promising sourcing opportunities for such products. The findings also indicated that sourcing clothing made from recycled textile materials may help U.S. retailers achieve business benefits beyond the positive environmental impacts.

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“…This design was made from secondhand retail items of one fully lined men's suit jacket (shell = 100% wool; lining = 100% rayon), size 48 L, and a men's pair of slacks (88% wool, 12% silk), size 36 waist. These items were selected for repurposing based upon the abundance of business attire found in secondhand stores (Irick and Eike 2019). "Suit of the Youth targets the consumer who values quality materials, high design, and sustainability efforts in their wardrobe and is likely to be of interest to a young professional who desires a casual approach to office attire," describes Eike.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Eike primarily used flat-pattern handdrafting techniques to create pattern pieces but concurrently cut and constructed these pattern pieces to assemble Suit of the Youth. Both designers utilized business wear attire, as there is an abundance in the secondhand market stream (Irick and Eike 2019) possibly due to dress code changes in the workplace (Biecher et al 1999). Designers identified a common design challenge of working with preexisting components, such as pockets and design aspects (belt-area feature), that must be taken into account when ideating design options.…”

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confidence: 99%

Repurposing Design Process

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Irick

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McKinney

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Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing &Amp; Chemistry

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Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries

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McKinney

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Zhang

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et al. 2020

Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing &Amp; Chemistry

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the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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Analysis of the Availability of Second-hand Clothing as the Raw Materials for Repurposing

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Explore U.S. Retailers’ Sourcing Strategies for Clothing Made from Recycled Textile Materials

Explore U.S. Retailers’ Sourcing Strategies for Clothing Made from Recycled Textile Materials

Repurposing Design Process

Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries

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