Why handing in clothing really pays off
Scoring a new outfit feels good, but too much clothing still ends up in landfill. That's a shame, because textiles are a source of valuable raw materials. By handing in your clothing separately, you give materials a second life through reuse or recycling. This way we keep the chain closed and prevent unnecessary waste and new production.
How do I join?
Fortunately, you don't have to be a sustainability expert to contribute to circular fashion. With these three steps, you make an immediate impact:
1. Collect clothing you no longer wear or that no longer fits.*
2. Go to the nearest Suitable store.**
3. Receive a gift for your effort.
* Damaged clothing is no problem at all, as long as it's clean!
** Some stores don't have a Drop&Loop box: there you can hand in your old clothing at the checkout.
Drop&Loop makes returning easy
In Suitable stores you'll find the collection bins of Drop&Loop, where you can drop off old textiles directly. Behind the scenes, expert Wolkat takes care of the rest: they sort and process your clothing for high-quality reuse and recycling. Instead of ending up on the waste heap, your clothing gets a place in a system in which materials are reused endlessly. This is how we build a sustainable shopping street together.
Drop&Loop collects the clothing and sorts it.
Usable clothing is reused.
The rest of the clothing is recycled.
From a strong initiative to real impact
Living more sustainably doesn't have to be perfect, but above all achievable. That's exactly why we believe in practical solutions. During your visit to score a new shirt, wedding suit or casual outfit, you can hand in old clothing at the same time. This makes conscious consumption something that easily fits into your routine.
For us, this is more than a handy extra service; it's a conscious step within our broader vision on sustainability. We use the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a compass to improve our impact on the world. Every garment handed in may seem like a small act, but on a large scale we make a real difference together.
