Textiles made from both natural and man-made fibres can be recycled.

• Textiles include: curtains, bedding, towels, handbags, cloths, rugs and mats.
• Make sure the items are clean.

Donating to charity

Textiles that are in a reasonable condition can be donated to charity shops in the following ways:

• Take them to a local charity shop yourself. Charities like Oxfam, Save The Children, Barnado’s, Age Concern and Cancer Research have chains of high street shops.
• Put them in a textiles bank provided by charities like Oxfam, The Salvation Army and Scope. You can find these at supermarkets

Recycling clothes

Re-use your textiles

• Patterned fabrics can be used to make blankets, cushion covers or handbags!
• Textiles made solely of natural fibres (eg. cotton or wool) can be added to your compost. Cut into small pieces, and add them gradually
• Keep an old blanket in your car for picnics, beach trips or emergencies
• Soft textiles can be used to line a dog or cat bed
• Create a home-made exercise mat out of old blankets