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Donating Blankets to Ukraine

We are proud to share that Whitehouse & Schapiro, in partnership with Serv One and Vector Global Logistics, donated nearly 4,000 blankets made from recycled fibers to the war effort in Ukraine.

Leading the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association

William Schapiro, President of Whitehouse & Schapiro, LLC, served on the SMART board for nearly a decade and as the SMART president from 2005 – 2007. During that leadership he was responsible for great expansion of membership and advancement of industry initiatives. Here are some highlighted articles…

Pressure Mounts to Reform our Throwaway Clothing Culture

Fast-growing, fast-fashion retailer H&M, which has more than 4,000 stores in 62 countries, sold $24.5 billion worth of T-shirts, pants, jackets, and dresses last year. It also took 12,000 tons of clothes back. In a glossy, celebrity-studded video, H&M says: “There are no rules in fashion but one:…

Travels of a T-Shirt in a Global Economy

Our take on the book by Pietra RivoliThe markets, power, and politics of World international trade can be a difficult topic to discuss in the abstract, but when it is focused on a single product that makes its way around the world over the course of its usefulness, the unwieldy issue of globalization…

The Romance of Rags

A history of family ragmen cut form the same cloth.People have recycled clothing for hundreds of years. Clothing that could not be repaired were turned into blankets or became rags for cleaning. From the beginning, rags have been crucial to our culture’s evolution and the “rag men” have…

Debunking 3 Myths About Ethical And Sustainable Fashion

In our work as credential clothing buyers in Maryland, we’ve found that myths about ethical and sustainable fashion are quite common.These myths, seemingly harmless, keep people from taking a substantial part in protecting the planet because they think they’re already doing enough. We debunk some…

Charity Begins At Home: 5 Items You Can Donate Right Now

As credential clothing buyers in Baltimore for generations, our vast experience has taught us that most people want to donate to charity, but they often don’t know what to donate or where to start.However, donating is surprisingly easy. In fact, we’re willing to bet that at this very moment…

Packing Manual

Providing Tools to Help Partners SucceedWhitehouse & Schapiro, LLC has a vast network of industry partners. We have compiled industry resource manuals to provide valuable tips and insight into our industry.Download the Packing Manual

Spring Cleaning Your Closet: 4 Simple Tips

As credential clothing buyers in Maryland, this is a particularly busy time of the year for us. When spring arrives and people start cleaning out their closets, and their homes, they often find plenty of clothes that no longer fit. Many people search for places that buy used clothes, and end up donating…

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