Some changes, such as purchasing a water filter jug (instead of buying plastic bottles every day), are easier to implement than changing fashion habits. However, the clothing industry, alongside the fuel industry, is considered one of the most environmentally harmful sectors. This is due to the overproduction of clothing and the promotion of a consumerist lifestyle. Until recently, frequent clothing purchases were the norm—or worse, a way to gain social recognition. These habits were not driven by actual needs but by the desire to keep up with rapidly changing trends.
Every year, the amount of water required to produce clothing is measured in tens of billions of cubic meters. In response to these issues, social pressures, and climate change, new lifestyles have emerged to counteract this mindset. Among them are “Zero Waste” and “Less Waste,” which we will now explore in more detail.
Zero Waste is a lifestyle aimed at avoiding waste.
It can apply to various areas—from buying fruits and vegetables in handmade bags instead of plastic ones from the store, to foregoing certain products altogether. In the fashion world, Zero Waste means opting for recycled clothing or second-hand items purchased from thrift stores.
Those who embrace a Zero-Waste lifestyle choose pre-owned women’s or men’s clothing to reuse, preventing these items from ending up in landfills. At the same time, it’s a cost-saving approach!
See also: Second-hand clothing for children.
Less Waste is a somewhat easier form of an ecological lifestyle, where one strives to reduce their own waste without the pressure of completely avoiding it. This most often applies to one area of life—for example, the decision to use public transport instead of a car once a week. These are small steps that are important for the environment and can inspire others to take similar actions.
When looking into your wardrobe, you can apply a Less Waste approach by searching for information on where and how your clothes can be recycled.
The list of good habits and changes worth making is endless. Everyone can observe in their daily lives which habits they can change or introduce to minimize waste, protect the environment, and counteract thoughtless consumption. For example, replacing a plastic toothbrush with a bamboo one, or dedicating part of one’s wardrobe to second-hand clothing are simple steps. These individual actions are meaningful because, if they intensify and are practiced by many people, they can reach the institutions responsible for excessive production, water consumption, or the release of toxic substances into the environment. In the past, customer loyalty was sparked by new clothing arriving in stores every two days, but today, more and more customers want to see clothes made from recycled materials in store assortments.
Both recycled fashion and second-hand clothing have gained popularity and have become part of the Zero Waste and Less Waste philosophies, creating an attractive lifestyle. This is great news for anyone considering opening a clothing store, such as a second-hand shop. The interest from potential customers is expected to increase even more in the coming years. Our inventory of used clothing includes men’s, women’s, and children’s items, which you can use both in physical stores and online. Zero Waste and Less Waste are also our philosophies and part of our mission, so we encourage you to get in touch with us directly to explore potential collaboration opportunities.
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For several years now, we have observed a growing ecological awareness and an increasing expectation from customers for manufacturers to take responsibility for our shared future. These developments are also impacting the fashion industry: the time for Zero-Waste and Less-Waste fashion has arrived. But what does this mean, and where can you begin to genuinely contribute to a more conscious approach to clothing?
The most universal and proven method for removing odors from clothing is, of course, washing it in the washing machine—provided it is suitable for machine washing. It is not only recommended but also necessary if you want to get rid of the smell and maintain hygiene.
The term “outlet” includes end-of-collection items, clothing stock, consumer returns, unsold surplus in stores and warehouses. Other sources of outlet clothing include complaints, samples (production samples) that were never introduced into the collection. An outlet store may offer clothing from world-renowned brands, popular premium brands, or from well-known retail chains – at more attractive prices.
Feel free to complete the contact form on our website.
We invite you to complete the contact form on our website. Depending on the goods you are looking for, a dedicated person will contact you as soon as possible.
We work on clothing imported from Germany, England, and Scotland.
Ecotex Germany and Helppack are responsible for collecting and supplying German clothing, and trusted business partners for goods from Great Britain.
For sorted and pre-sorted clothing intended for wholesale and retail sale, our company Ecotex Poland located in the province of
Lubuskie.
Ecotex Germany and Helppack are headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany.
Ecotex Poland and Polstoff are companies located in Żagań, Poland.
Ecotex Germany conducts collections in North Rhine-Westphalia in the western part of Germany.
You can also send clothes by courier here:
Helppack.de. On this website you can send a parcel with your clothing to us for free and choose which project or theme you would like to support.
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– at the moment, the solution works in Germany ONLY.
We developed and maintain a detailed and multi-stage grading process that is aligned with our customers’ requirements and expectations.
As such, we use the full potential for reuse of clothing and supply other clothing wholesalers, retail stores and companies that resell or use clothing in its original as well as in alternative forms by finding new applications for textiles.
We do not run our online retail shop. We only offer our goods for sale as a wholesaler.
We meet the expectations of novice entrepreneurs and can carry out trial courier shipments with smaller volumes.
It is also possible to purchase without visiting our facility, but we always encourage to do so to learn about our sorting process and the quality we have.
Ecotex Poland is a direct importer of clothing from England and Scotland.
It is possible to purchase goods in their original form (from D2D and C4C collections), or already sorted by our sorting staff.
Ecotex Germany is responsible for unsorted clothing.
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We do not sell unsorted clothing to individuals or companies without waste processing permits.