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You’re going to fall in love with someone else’s Sweaty* leggings, we promise. (*Sweaty Betty of course! What were you thinking, you filthy thing?)
We’ve come on leaps and bounds in our attitudes towards preloved. From Ebay becoming the key sponsor of Love Island this year (5 years ago us is screaming) to more and more brands launching resale and takeback options for their customers, we’re all pretty clued up that preloved is best. Whilst most of us are down for preloved jumpers, some still draw the line when it comes to preloved activewear.
The most sustainable items out there are ones that already exist. At Reskinned, we’re proud to be offering the best of the best when it comes to gently worn, good-as-new active clothing. We know about all the benefits of opting for preloved over new, and we want you to, too.
So, let’s bust some myths together.
Myth 1: Preloved used activewear will be stained
No sir, not on our watch. We sort everything by hand and check for any visible signs of use. We select the items that are good as new, or items that only have slight signs of wear (don’t worry, we’ll always be transparent about the condition of items). Anything that doesn’t make the grade is rehomed elsewhere or upcycled into something new. If it’s really past it, we’ll responsibly recycle it through our sister business LMB Textiles.
Myth 2: Preloved activewear will smell weird
We don’t want to wear someone else's sweaty or smelly items, either. Don’t worry, we factory reset everything at our sorting facility. We Ozone-Clean items using a sustainable cleansing machine which removes odours and bacteria and is water free. See, we promised you everything was as good as new!
Myth 3: Preloved activewear will be lower quality and stretched
Circling back around to what we said earlier, we sort everything by hand. This gives us the best understanding of what condition every item is in. Our good-as-new guarantee means that you can be sure that Reskinned items are ready to get back on the gym floor. We also have an inhouse repair team who make any necessary alterations: small things like replacing buttons or fixing hems. We never send anything to landfill so even if we do get some very-much-loved and really-can’t-be-worn-again items, we responsibly recycle them.
Why is preloved used activewear a good thing?
Environmental:
We’re sending around 13 million items of clothing to landfill every week in the UK (Oxfam). Keeping clothes out of landfill and in our wardrobes is one of the best ways we can reduce the negative impacts waste has on the environment. By keeping activewear in circulation for longer, we reduce the amounts of toxic gases released during the decomposition process in landfill sites. We also make the most of the resources that have already been used. Every step of production comes with its own carbon footprint, from the materials used to transport. If it can be worn again, why not?
Save money:
Reskinned gives you the opportunity to access desirable brands for a fraction of the original price. We work closely with the brands we stock to make sure everything is up to standards, and we often review our pricing to make sure you’re getting the best discount available.
Less risk:
Picture this: you fork out the big bucks on a pair of leggings only to have them shrink on the first wash. Our items have already been around the block a few times (in a good way), making them a reliable investment. They’re unlikely to shrink or fade when washed. And whilst we’re on the topic of risk, we also allow you to return anything that doesn’t work out (within the returns policy window). If you’ve got something that’s a year old and you’re not feeling it anymore, see if it’s eligible for our takeback programme.
Discover a hidden gem:
Reskinned aren’t locked into trend cycles like other brands. This is your chance to find a real gem: something that went out of stock before you could get it or even something you never knew existed. We sometimes drop vintage items too, which are extra special.
Our closing argument…
Reskinned offers a safe space to experiment with preloved activewear. We take time to check everything by hand, make any repairs, and ensure that everything is as good as new. No smells or baggy crotches in sight. It’s less risky for you and better for the environment. You’ll definitely save money, too. What have you got to lose?