Our Textile-Related Favorites
Here are some of our favorite places to volunteer, shop or find more information about reducing our textile related footprint.
Send us your additions on our social media or at CircularTriangleNC@gmail.com
Redress Raleigh has a treasure trove of sustainable fashion related resources on their website.
From Sustainable BIPOC and LGBTQ brands to information on what sustainability means in fashion, they are a great place to check out.
Volunteer opportunities:
Towards Zero Waste out of Raleigh has a great maker’s group for those interested in learning to sew (beginner friendly!) They make reusable bags to supply farmer’s markets.
Don’t Waste Durham has a Boomerang Bag program - they accept t-shirts and you can volunteer to help make reusable bags to stock community stores!
Inspiration:
Pinterest, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit - pick your platform and look for the upcyclers!
Some of our favorites: @BluePrintDIY; allie.upcycles
Buy:
Needle and Thread Co out of Raleigh (upcycled clothing)
Making Some out of Hillsborough (gifts & toys from recovered resources)
Gibson Girl Vintage in Durham (beautifully curated vintage clothing & furniture)
MODE Consignment in Durham
Pamut Apparel in Raleigh (made to order clothing priortizing sustainably sourced fabrics)
Donate:
Note in the Pocket out of Raleigh takes school appropriate clothing in all sizes and redistributes it in our communities. They have an incredible sorting setup and thoughtful waste stream. Also a great place to volunteer.
Dress for Success Durham/Raleigh empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Thrift:
Scrap Exchange in Durham (a creative reuse center that features local upcycled goods for sale, as well as all the craft supplies you could want!)
Trosa Thrift in Durham
Dorcas Thrift in Cary
Pennies for Change in Durham
*Would you like to be listed? We’d love to have you! Contact us at CircularTriangleNC@gmail.com
