Tons of old clothes—up to 880 pounds monthly—that cannot be resold or upcycled are gathered.
Are you interested in the behind these materials? Recycling Yarn from Second-Hand Sweaters - Tin Can Knits buy recycled yarn
Choosing recycled yarn isn't just about the craft; it's a movement to reduce the textile industry's massive waste. Tons of old clothes—up to 880 pounds monthly—that
The "story" of recycled yarn is a transformation of waste into value, taking many forms from industrial-scale recycling to personal DIY projects. The "story" of recycled yarn is a transformation
This process highlights how the same material can fluctuate in price—from a $100 brand-name sweater to a $0 donation, then back to a $50 investment in high-quality yarn. The Environmental Impact
Clothes are sorted by color, then passed through machines that shred them back into fiber.
These fibers are twisted into new, strong strands of "eco-yarn". This process avoids toxic dyes by using the original garment colors, saving water and reducing chemical pollution. The Personal "Unraveling" Story For many crafters, the story begins at a thrift store.