Giving your Clothing and Textiles
Processing materials is the bulk of our operation. We process all clothing and textiles to supply both the Creative Reuse Space and Uptown Threads.
Drop-Off Location: Thread Up Creative Reuse Space. 5156 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio.
Policy:
All textiles will be sorted and weighed by our Volunteers upon arrival
A processing Fee of $0.25 per pound must be paid at the time of drop-off
Guidelines:
We take ANY CONDITION bug-free textile, except for foam couch cushions.
Large amount of textiles to drop off? Please contact us to schedule a time.
-
Please DO NOT pack items into paper bags as they will rip and get on the floor.
Please DO NOT overpack bags or boxes.
Please DO NOT bring items in a tub, laundry basket, or other container you want back. We keep the containers in which materials are given.
-
-
We know that Thread Up Oxford is not always the answer. In the case that it’s not, please consider giving your textiles to one of our suggested organizations.
Become a Member!
Thread Up Oxford members:
Receive free textile processing and drop off
Receive a 5% discount at both Uptown Threads and the Creative Reuse Space*
Receive exclusive discounts at all bag sales.
*This discount will not apply to any artist items on commission at our Uptown Boutique or our artist vendor booths at events.
What happens to the textiles after drop-off?
Every donation is carefully processed to ensure maximum impact within our community. Here’s how it works:
Weighing & Tracking - upon arrival, all materials are weighed and recorded for tracking purposes.
Sorting & Evaluation - Volunteers carefully examine each textile item to determine the best way to use it:
Top Quality - Brand new or like-new items are:
Sold at our Uptown Threads thrift store to support our mission.
Provided to local service organizations to assist individuals in hardship situations.
Good Quality- Items with some wear or minor defects are:
Made available for free through our Freejects tables
Freejects tables are located inside of Thread Up Oxford Creative Reuse Space at 5156 College Corner Pike (Tuesday-Friday from 11:00-4:00).
Poor Quality - Items too damaged for reuse are:
Responsibly recycled through various partnerships
By following this process, we ensure that every item finds the best possible use – whether through reuse, repurposing or recycling. Thank you for supporting Thread Up Oxford and helping us reduce textile waste in our community!