What you can do with worn out clothes

Short answer: Cut them up into cloths, keep them for wear at home, or take them to textile collection. Worn clothing does not belong in general waste.

Step one is relocation

A garment that no longer looks good can still serve at home, in the garden or for painting. That extends its life without it taking space in the everyday wardrobe. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

Step two is cloths

Bamboo viscose is smooth and absorbent, which makes old t-shirts good cloths for cleaning and wiping. Cut the seams and edges off first so they shed less lint.

Step three is collection

Textile collection also takes worn clothing. It becomes insulation, filling and new fibre. Put it in a bag and mark it as worn. See bamboo clothing for women and bamboo towels.

Frequently asked questions

Can worn underwear be handed in

Yes, to textile collection. It cannot be reused as clothing but goes into recycling.

Should buttons be cut off

Follow your local authority's guidance. In some places it is required.

Can bamboo viscose be composted

Only if it is pure cellulose with no elastane, and even then it takes a long time.