We are a family owned and operated company. Our business started as a result of our two daughters who love to shop at thrift stores. We are proud parents of teenagers who not only understand sustainability but want to also contribute to the lessening of textile waste.
We source from various suppliers, including local non-profit thrift stores where we purchase from final sale bins which are clothing that if not sold, will be recycled or sold to salvage buyers. The reality is donation centers receive more items than they sell. Even large donation centers sell only approximately 20% to 30% of donated goods. As a whole, only about 10% of donated clothing are actually sold. The rest end up in landfills, are incinerated or sent overseas.
We prepare each piece of clothing for resell with care. We scrutinize each piece, ensuring only excellent, gently used items are sold through our store. Each item is then laundered and individually packaged. Because we buy from final sale bins, we may end up with items that don't meet our standards. These items, we recycle.
We are committed to doing our part in sustaining our beautiful Earth while contributing to local non-profit stores and helping you save money. We hope you enjoy rummaging through our shop as much as we enjoy providing you with an alternative way of filling your own closet.
And who are Fred and Lala? They are two beautiful dogs that found us and changed our lives. They are proof that what is no longer wanted by some are exactly what someone else needs.
Sincerely,
The Knowles Family (including of course, Fred and Lala)
info@fredandlala.com
757-567-5490