Last fall, an app called Sojo was launched by the London-based entrepreneur Josephine Philips. Sojo’s concept is a simple one: clothing items in need of fixing will be picked up and professionally ...

You might be surprised by the potential your old, distressed or even stained clothing still holds. While these items may no longer be suitable for wearing in public — or even at home — they can enjoy ...

The clothing company will now take your old clothes back and give you store credit. But they won’t throw them away–they’ll be fixed up and then resold. If you have an old Patagonia jacket or sweater ...

The men’s clothing company Taylor Stitch, which launched in San Francisco in 2008, now offers its customers another option. Any worn-out or gently used Taylor Stitch clothes can now get a second life ...

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Looking for a quick fix to save your clothes without splashing out on a tailor? Intimidated to try your hand at sewing for the first time? Fear not! We’re here to help you conquer clothing repairs, ...

Clothing and other textiles are winding up in landfills at ever-increasing rates, but in a recent Goodwill project, funded by the San Francisco Environment Department, more than 700 garments were ...

Consignment shops have long specialized in clothing and furniture, but Nancy Ford has found her own niche. At her Repair Lair in Minneapolis, she sells outdoor gear and clothing. She also repairs them ...