How Can You Extend the Life Cycle of Your Clothing?
If you love fashion, you know there’s nothing better than finding clothing that doesn’t just fit but makes you feel great! Once you find those perfect pieces, you’ll do anything you can to make them last as long as possible. If you’re ready to get the most out of your clothing and extend the life cycle of your wardrobe, we have some tips for you.
Here are some smart, sustainable ways to extend the life cycle of your clothing:
Care for your clothes
Many people separate their clothing into piles of colors without considering the proper way to wash each item. Before your next load of laundry, take some time to read the tag attached to each item. Are you following the care instructions? If not, you could be damaging your clothing pieces or limiting their lifespan!
Hanging clothing
Make sure you’re caring for your clothes properly, including taking items to the dry cleaner when necessary. This way, you can maximize your laundry loads and limit continuous use of the washing machine and dryer. Cutting back on laundry is great for your energy bills and the environment!
Store your clothes correctly
Another easy way to extend the life cycle of your clothing is to hang and store items correctly. For items that need to hang up in the closet, avoid using wire hangers. Instead, look for wood or plastic hangers as a replacement. These materials are more gentle on clothing and will reduce the amount of pulling on the fabric, especially knit sweaters.
Store your clothes
For items that can be folded and tucked away, make sure you’re not overfilling your drawers. Stuffing too many items in one drawer can cause stretching and ripping, plus it can make it much harder to find specific items.
Donate unworn or unwanted clothes
Maybe you have clothing tucked away in the back of your closet that either doesn’t fit or doesn’t work with your current style. As a result, they never get worn. We’ve all been there! Instead of letting these items sit lifeless in your wardrobe, consider donating them to your local Goodwill.
Choosing to donate your clothes to Goodwill will extend their life cycle and allow someone else to put them to good use. Not to mention, it feels so refreshing to have a clean, well-organized closet! In addition, when you choose to donate your gently-used clothes to Goodwill rather than throwing them out, you’re choosing a more sustainable route for your clothing.
Get ready to donate to Goodwill!
Best of all, donating to Ohio Valley Goodwill means you’re also supporting our 100+ year mission to put people to work! After you donate clothes to Goodwill, they are resold in our network of retail stores, where the revenue generated helps to provide life-changing job skills training and employment services for individuals with disabilities living right here in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Ready to give your clothes a new life?
There’s no time like the present to extend the life cycle of your current wardrobe! Start by understanding how each piece should be cared for and stored properly. Then, take stock of any items you no longer want or need and consider donating them to Ohio Valley Goodwill. You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of making a sustainable fashion choice and the convenience of making room in your closet for the clothes that fit and bring you joy.
Ohio Valley Goodwill makes it simple, quick, and easy to donate clothes in Cincinnati. In addition to clothing, we also accept donations of shoes, accessories, home décor, and even car donations!
Let’s Make An Impact!
Learn more about how to donate to Goodwill and find your nearest donation center today. Thank you for supporting the Goodwill mission with your generous donations!
