A curated selection of fashion brands that have implemented robust take-back, resale, or rental programs, allowing consumers to close the loop on textile waste. These companies prioritize durability, repairability, and end-of-life recycling to minimize environmental impact.
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Patagonia's pioneering program allows customers to trade in used gear for credit or shop pre-owned items. It emphasizes extreme durability and offers free repairs for lifetime wear, significantly extending the lifecycle of outdoor apparel.
This initiative takes back gently used Eileen Fisher garments in any condition to resell, remake into new designs, or recycle into insulation. It supports a transparent, closed-loop system that diverts textiles from landfills globally.
Levi's official resale platform lets users buy and sell authentic pre-owned Levi's jeans and jackets. The program verifies authenticity and ensures that every pair gets a second life, reducing the demand for new raw cotton production.
For Days operates a membership-based circular model where customers return any brand's worn textiles for recycling. In return, they receive store credit, enabling the brand to upcycle materials into new sustainable basics and zero-waste products.
While known for sustainable production, Reformation actively promotes its resale marketplace for vintage and returned items. It tracks the environmental impact of each garment, encouraging consumers to participate in its circular economy initiatives.
This program invites customers to drop off worn jeans (any brand) at Madewell stores to be recycled into home insulation. Participants receive a discount on new jeans, incentivizing the removal of denim from the waste stream.
Nudie offers free repairs on all their jeans, regardless of purchase date or location. They also provide free pick-up services for old jeans to be upcycled or recycled, ensuring no denim ends up in landfill if avoided.
This brand accepts old Girlfriend Collective leggings for recycling into new activewear. Customers can ship back worn items for free in exchange for store credit, closing the loop on recycled plastic bottle materials.
Kotn encourages customers to return worn cotton items for recycling into industrial rags or new yarns. This program supports their commitment to ethical manufacturing and reduces textile waste from their Egyptian cotton supply chain.
Expanding on their US program, Eileen Fisher has global initiatives to resell and remanage vintage stock. Their commitment to circularity includes transparent supply chains and supporting artisans in upcycling unsellable vintage pieces.
Outerknown integrates circular design principles by using recycled materials and offering repair services. Their commitment to sustainability includes a buy-back program for used gear to ensure materials remain in use.
This ethical brand accepts old garments for recycling into new products or donations to local shelters. They focus on small-batch production using deadstock fabrics, minimizing waste from the outset of the manufacturing process.
Threads 4 Thought participates in textile recycling programs and uses organic and recycled fibers. They encourage customers to donate old items for proper disposal or resale, supporting a more sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Tentree offers a program where customers can return worn items for credit. The brand focuses on planting trees for every item sold, and their take-back initiative ensures that end-of-life garments are recycled responsibly.
Pact facilitates the resale of gently used organic cotton clothing through partnerships with resale platforms. Their commitment to GOTS-certified organic cotton reduces pesticide use, while resale extends garment life.
A pioneer in fair trade fashion, People Tree emphasizes long-lasting, timeless designs to combat fast fashion. They engage in dialogue with customers about care and repair, promoting a mindful approach to clothing consumption.
Nisolo focuses on ethical footwear and accessories with a focus on durability and repairability. They are committed to reducing waste through efficient pattern cutting and offering repair services to extend product lifespans.
Boody creates basic apparel from organic bamboo viscose, a rapidly renewable resource. While primarily focused on sustainable sourcing, they advocate for proper end-of-life disposal and recycling of their biodegradable textiles.
Organic Basics offers a take-back program where customers can return worn items for recycling into new fibers. Their focus on minimalist design and high-quality materials supports a model of less consumption and longer use.
Expanding their local recycling efforts, Girlfriend Collective aims to make their recycled polyester leggings fully circular. They encourage customers to return old items for processing into new activewear, reducing reliance on virgin plastics.