The benefits of buying secondhand or "reclaimed" clothing

Ventana Reclaimed FlannelsBuying secondhand or what we at Ventana call "reclaimed" clothing can be a sustainable and economical way to shop, and there are several benefits to consider. Here are a few reasons why buying high quality secondhand clothing is a great choice:
  1. Saves money: One of the biggest benefits of buying secondhand clothing is that it is generally much less expensive than buying new. This can be especially appealing if you're on a budget or want to save money on clothing.
  2. Reduces waste: When you buy secondhand clothing, you're giving new life to items that might otherwise end up in a landfill. This helps to reduce waste and is a more sustainable way to shop. Embracing the circular economy in this way has many other benefits, as well.
  3. Unique fashion finds: Buying secondhand clothing can also be a great way to find unique, one-of-a-kind items that you might not be able to find in a store. This can be especially appealing for those who enjoy vintage or retro fashion.
  4. Supports small and local businesses: Many secondhand clothing stores are small and locally owned and operated, so by shopping at these stores, you can support small businesses in your community or online.
  5. Reduces demand for fast fashion: The fast fashion industry is a major contributor to environmental and labor issues and buying secondhand clothing can help to reduce demand for these products.

Overall, buying secondhand clothing is a great choice for those who want to save money, reduce waste, find unique fashion finds, support small and local businesses, and reduce demand for fast fashion. Whatever you call it - thrifted, reclaimed, secondhand, or preowned - if you're looking to make more sustainable and economical fashion choices, consider buying clothing at thrift and consignment stores as an option.

You can also try shopping our high-quality, laundered, reclaimed flannels and denim with silkscreened art on the back from some of our favorite Ventana artists. We source our reclaimed clothing from Thrift Vintage Fashion and select the best pieces to print with Ventana art and then offer it to you! 

  

Ventana Reclaimed Flannels & Denim