Life Cycle of Second-Hand Clothing
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Life Cycle of Second-Hand ClothingJessica BurkeCiara IsleyAmanda Mast
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What Is Second-Hand Clothing Any apparel, shoes,
handbags, belts, and hats used again after initial consumer
Also called: Used clothing Recycled textiles or
clothing Post-consumer textiles
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Some Scary Statistics Average American disposes of 70 lbs of
apparel annually 24.8 billion lbs total
Apparel waste makes up 5% of landfills On football field, would reach 2 miles high
3.8 billion lbs (15%) recycled annually
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History Always been around “Thrifting” began during Renaissance Increased with RTW boom 1950s: Charitable organizations open stores 1980s: For-profit organizations open stores 1980s: Overseas shipments increasing 1990s: Second-hand retail becomes popular
lifestyle choice
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Disposal Channels Domestic Second-
Hand Retail Textile Recyclers Overseas
Shipments
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Domestic Second-Hand Retail Charitable Donation
Sites Goodwill Salvation Army
Consignment Stores Buffalo Exchange Plato’s Closet
Other Retail Channels Specialty Shops Online Auction Sites
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Charitable Donation Sites Largest source of global
trade in second-hand clothing
People donate unwanted apparel to be sold in retail establishments that help raise money for various causes
Most well-known: Goodwill Industries & Salvation Army
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Consignment Stores Newer concept than
charitable donation sites Operate as for-profit
organizations Sell product in similar manner
as charitable donation sites, but consignors receive portion of sales
Consumer interest on the rise
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Other Retail Channels Garage Sales Flea Markets Estate Sales Specialty Boutiques
Vintage Shops Costume Shops Eco-friendly Shops
Online Auction Sites Ebay
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Textile Recyclers Firms that purchase unwanted apparel to
convert and/or distribute for other purposes Breakdown of Recycled Goods:
30 % converted to wiping materials/rags 20% sold in fiber market as stuffing and
upholstery materials 45 % shipped overseas on a wholesale basis as
usable apparel 5 % (considered vintage or popular sought after
product) shipped to different import destinations
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Overseas Shipments Remaining unwanted apparel from
retailers and recyclers shipped to primarily developing countries
African countries are largest importers Mitumba markets Debates on benefit
Japanese high-end markets
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Economic Status Profitable business but
fluctuates with economic trends Currently fairly stable due to
recession So profitable that leads to fraud Greater potential as second-
hand becomes life style choice not necessity
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It All Comes Together Levels of Trade Imports/Exports Trade Regulations Sustainability Level of
Development for Countries
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Potential Employment Retailers
Salespeople/Cashiers Managers Visual Merchandisers
Textile Recyclers Salespeople Marketers Engineers Equipment Operators
Overseas Shipments Logistics Operators
Who Knows
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