Used Toys & The Circular Economy – How Pre-Loved Toys Help Us Save Money & The Environment
The wholesale used toy market is crucial in helping develop a more sustainable and circular economy. The toy industry uses a whopping 40 tons of plastic for every $1 million in revenue and is the most plastic-intensive industry in the world. Not only are many high-profile toys like Barbies and GI-Joes mainly plastic, but their […]
Global Wholesale Used Clothing Statistics & Information For 2024
With the global apparel market being worth 1.53 trillion US dollars last year, the secondhand apparel market currently valued at approximately 211 billion US dollars, and the global wholesale market being valued at 45 billion US dollars you might be wondering how the global wholesale clothing market is changing, especially when it comes to used […]
SMART: Reflecting on Steven’s Keynote speech
Last Month, our founder, Steven Bethell, had the honour to be this year’s keynote speaker for the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) Summit in Dubai. Steven spoke about the Threats, Opportunities and Responsibilities of our Industry. One of the biggest Opportunities is what the future holds for our businesses, and the incredible opportunities we […]
Converse Renew Upcycled Shirts
As the pressure for retailers to adopt more circular practices increases, 2022 has seen even more companies and governments set goals to become carbon neutral in the years to come. There are many different ways to transition into a circular economy, as demonstrated in the popular phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’. Remanufacturing has become one […]
History of Polar Fleece
Polar Fleece was a winter staple renowned for its high-performance; with optimal thermal and moisture-wicking capabilities, Polar Fleece was infamous for maintaining a super-lightweight and soft feel, unlike fabrics such as chinchilla and wool. In recent years, the material has largely fallen out of rotation due to innovation in Fleece fabrics and concerns over its […]
Helping those in need, one sustainable mask at a time.
A Collaboration Between Penarc and Bank & Vogue Charities are essential for many people around the world, as they receive a selfless gift from people who do not ask for anything in return. The main purpose of a charity is to bring a tangible benefit to the public as a whole or significant section of […]
The second life of Used Clothing during COVID-19 Pandemic
How Bank & Vogue Supported The Community During The Pandemic This pandemic has brought multiple global problems, one of them being the shortage of face masks worldwide. The need for face masks grows every single day, since the increase of Covid-19 cases around the world. There are many ways to use second-hand textiles, other than […]
Honoring Japan’s Kimono
Celebrating the Japanese history The Victoria & Albert Museum has an exquisite exhibit that has just opened up in London, in honor of the Japan summer Olympics. The exhibition, “Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk”, just opened and it has already been such a success. Additionally, the exhibit honors and celebrates the history and culture of […]
Creating a better world for our Kids
Being an example to our kids We are the example for our kids, which alone is a huge responsibility. We have the responsibility to teach our kids the important things in life and how they should act in all different types of situations. Given that, it is our duty to ensure we create a better […]
Creating a Sustainable Future: How Used Clothing Contributes to the Circular Economy
How many times have you stood in front of your wardrobe full of clothes, saying that you have nothing to wear? You’re staring at a bunch of items that you’ve actually spent hard-earned money on, but thinking about buying more because you don’t have anything from the latest fashion runways. Sound familiar? It’s a […]
