Recyclable threads
What items can we take?
If it has a hole, rip, stain or cannot be worn again, but is clean and washed we can take it
Damaged or unwearable clothes
Can be holey, stained or torn but clean
Underwear
Any quality, size, and gender but clean
Socks
All quality, holes, stains, and tears but clean
Blankets
Any quality but clean
Towels
All quality but clean
Linens
All quality but clean
Fiber Insulation
Does not need to be washed, but please remove any plastic sleeves. If dirty, please dispose of this item.
Fabric scraps
Please remove any type of metal, like straight pins or safety pins
What isn’t in this category?
Wet, moldy, mildewed, damaged, or chemically contaminated items
Shoes
Please no muddy, dirty or broken shoes
Dirty or Pet Related Items
Damaged, dirty, with pet hair
Crocheted Items
If able to be used again, place in the clear Rewearable clothing and shoes bag.
Pillows
Accessories
if in good, rewearable condition place this into the clear plastic Rewearable Clothes and Shoes bag!
Recyclable threads.
Mixed fibers complicate the separation process necessary for reuse and recycling. Separating out textiles meant for recycling can help more textiles reach their next highest use.
Partnering with Phoenix Fibers
Phoenix Fibers is a Chandler, Arizona based, closed-loop textile recycling company operating since 2011. Each month Phoenix Fibers converts over 975 tons of denim and other clothing into “shoddy fiber,” which is then manufactured into many different products, including insulation used in cars, homes, appliances and even mattresses. Nothing goes to waste! Recyclable threads provided by Ridwell members are sent to Phoenix Fibers to be made into shoddy fiber or fiber filler.
Partnering with Leigh Fibers
For more than a century, Leigh Fibers has been involved in textile recycling and converting discarded materials into usable resources. As a major textile recycler in North America, Leigh Fiber processes hundreds of millions of pounds of used clothing and textile waste annually. This work helps reduce the amount of clothing in landfills by supporting reuse, repurposing, and responsible recycling practices for textiles. The recyclable textiles you provide are given a second life as different insulation products such as automotive padding and punching bag stuffing.
Join the movement to build a future without waste.
