What you can use worn out clothes for

Short answer: Worn out clothes can be used as loungewear, as work clothes in the garden and finally as cloths. When none of that makes sense any more, they belong in the textile collection.

Down the ladder

A top that can no longer be worn outdoors can be worn at home. After that in the garden. See loungewear in bamboo for men.

For cleaning

Worn out t-shirts and towels are better cloths than disposable wipes. See bamboo towels.

Underwear

Underwear and socks with slack elastic should be replaced rather than worn on.

In the end

When the clothes are no use for anything, they belong in the textile collection. See how to hand in old clothes for recycling.

Not in general waste

Textiles do not belong in general waste, not even worn out ones.

See the range

See the new ones in bamboo clothing for men.

Washing

Correct washing lengthens the time before the clothes get to this point. See the washing guide.

When you should stop

If the fabric has gone see-through, or the elastic has gone, it rarely makes sense to carry on using the piece. See bamboo clothing for women.

Frequently asked questions

Can worn out clothes be used for anything?

Yes. As loungewear, work clothes and finally as cloths.

What about worn out underwear?

It should be replaced rather than worn on.

Can worn out clothes go in general waste?

No. They belong in the textile collection.