Donating Clothing?
Know What You Can or Can't Donate
This post was last updated in 2024
- What clothing items can you donate to charities?
- What items should not be donated?
- What clothing sells best in a charity shop?
What clothing items should you donate to charities?
- tops, shirts, blouses
- jackets, knitwear, coats
- dresses
- pants, shorts, skirts
- onesies
- costumes
- special occasion wear and more
Minimum standard:
- Not torn
- No holes
- No rips
- No stains
- Nothing missing
- It isn't damp
- It isn't mouldy
- It does not have an offensive smell
- It has been washed since it was used last
What clothes should not be donated?
What clothing sells best in a charity shop?
Style is an important consideration to ensure clothing sells well in second-hand stores.
Additional standard:
- Not a trendy piece from the last 10 years
- Shows minimal signs of wear
- It has not warped or sagged
- Material is close to new - it hasn't stiffened or overly softened
- The colour has not faded
- There is little to no pilling
FAQ
Do charity shops take bras?
Do charity shops take underwear?
Can used socks be donated?
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I have ultra sensitive skin so i remove the labels. Clothes are usually high end. Can I donate these items?
Sorry about the late reply.
Yes absolutely you can donate clothes without labels.
All the best,
Tahsin