DID YOU KNOW
How much brand new clothing is going to waste (landfill). Most of us are aware that there is too much used clothing, causing a problem, but did you know that the same applies to brand new clothing also?
The cost to the environment of producing clothes is simply massive. The options available for unsold stock are limited:
Sell
Recycle
Burn
Landfill
THE BEST OPTION
Is to simply buy the clothing that has already been made.
The industry is moving fast towards using recycled textiles, but that involves more energy waste so the best solution is to use what exists without any further destruction.
With such unpredictable weather in the UK, seasonal fashion that is forecast to sell within certain months, often doesn't. Whilst retailers need to keep reviving their store or online storefront by refreshing their stock, and make room for new arrivals.
WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
There are a host of reasons why perfectly good clothing stock doesn't sell.
Sometimes over ordered, or perhaps they were made in a different factory and the colour wasn't precisely the same as the existing range, or the product code was inconsistent with a previous batch or sometimes there are loose threads on a few so the entire batch is rejected ... whatever the reason, a huge amount of perfect quality brand new fashion will find its way to landfilll.
HELP THE PLANET & YOUR PURSE!
We're all just beginning to realise (at the 13th hour) how important it is to minimise waste and preserve our precious planet.
At Secret Label we're providing an opportunity for excess stock to be used and worn without any further destruction and at the same time give our customers superb value for money.
We think it's a win-win.
WHO ARE WE
Mother & Daughter Duo Debbie & Zoe run the business alongside our amazing customer service team who support with all our new arrivals and help fulfil orders.
Debbie started secret label over 10 years ago, after realising how much clothing goes to waste each year, Zoe worked here early doors, but has recently re-joined the business after 5 years in ecommerce and supply chain.