Kill Fast Fashion.
At Garage Sale we offer you a vintage haven not just because it is unique fashion, but because it is sustainable! Our mission is to help educate on the destruction of fast fashion while giving discarded clothing a longer lifespan. Here’s the ugly truth about new clothing production:
Textile waste
30% of fast fashion items are unsold
85% of our clothes are in the landfill or burned. That’s 92 million tons of garment and textile waste is discarded annually!
Only 10% of clothing donated to thrift stores is actually sold, leaving the remainder to be sent to landfills
environmental damage
The textile industry is the 2nd most polluting industry and the second-largest consumer of water. Textile dyeing is the 2nd largest water polluter
Raw material production, preparation, and processing contribute to more than 70% of CO2 emissions.
Contributes 8% to 10% of humanity’s carbon emissions
Is responsible for 1/3 of industrial water pollution due to manufacturing practices
Is accountable for 20% to 35% of microplastic found in the ocean
Polyester takes more than 200 years to decompose
The fashion industry consumes 98 million tons of non-renewable resources annually
Textile mills use 20,000 chemicals to make clothes
exploitation
93% of brands don’t pay their garment workers enough to make a living
160 million children around the world are forced to work
The majority of apparel is made by women that are aged 18-years-old to 24-years-old
97% of fashion items are manufactured overseas
Millions of workers die annually due to work-related injuries and illness
We know these facts aren't pretty, but just by shopping secondhand you are making a BIG difference!
You gave a second life to something that would otherwise be rotting in a landfill right now. So high five for shopping vintage!
have a Passion for vintage?
Are you a vintage seller looking to showcase your curated collection in one of the city's most unique shopping destinations? Join a community of vintage sellers while reaching thousands of shoppers in a vibrant retail space. Whether you're growing your business or looking for a new home for your inventory, check out Garage Sale Vintage!