Apparel Impact

The idea was to start a textile recovery company that reduced local landfill waste, created good paying jobs and that would do something good for those in need. With only a few clothing recovery bins and a rented storage unit, the Whitten family started collecting clothing, shoes and textiles of all kinds. It wasn't long before small rented space began to overflow. Though they were growing fast, the aim remained the same: keep clothes, shoes, accessories and textiles out of landfills, mobilize resources to end local poverty, create jobs and be a for-profit company that truly makes a difference in their community. Apparel Impact is focused on changing the way people think about clothing.