Destash: To remove (a yarn, fabric, equipment, etc.) from one's collection.
Textiles includes fabrics for sewing projects as well as old curtains, blankets, towels, tablecloths, etc
Fabrics, Yarns, & Other Textiles
Drapes, Curtains, Fabric, Tablecloths, Fibers, Fibres, Dust bag, Pouch, Where can donate cloth, Thread, Knitting, Cotton, Silk, Mattress topper, Drawstring bags
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Freecycle / Give Away
Makers and sewers are happy to take surplus fabric and yarn either for free or for a reasonable price. Offer through the usual apps or and communities online.
Goodness Me! Fabric Destash
Art Don't Throw
GoodHood
Online Freecycle Groups
Olio
Carousell
Alternative
Other
Large pieces of fabric may be donated to Restore for upcycling into new items.
Restore
Alternative
Specialised Recycling
Fabrics that are clean can also be send to textile “recyclers”. Check with the organisations below for what they will take.
Typically pieces should at least be 50cm wide.
Cloop Life Line Bins
Zara
