What Retailers Can Do With Unsold Bra and Underwear Inventory: A Tax-Deductible Way to Create Impact

After the holiday season, many retailers are left with bras that didn’t quite find their match. Styles shift, customers move on, and suddenly, shelves and storage are holding perfectly usable inventory.

For retailers who want to clear space responsibly — without sending usable bras to landfill — there’s a solution that supports both business needs and community impact.

Why Unsold Inventory is a Common Retail Challenge

  • Seasonal buying cycles

  • Limited storage

  • The tension between clearance and sustainability

No blame. No pressure. Just understanding.

A Better Option for Unsold Bras

This is where The Undie Chest can help. We provide options to:

  • Redirect unsold bras to women and girls in need

  • Reduce textile waste

  • Create measurable community impact

Key Benefits for Retailers

  • Clear slow-moving inventory responsibly

  • Support women and girls facing hardship

  • Reduce textile waste

  • Receive tax-deduction documentation for eligible inventory

  • Align your brand with purpose-driven retail

How the Process Works

  1. Identify eligible unsold bras

  2. Contact The Undie Chest

  3. Drop off or ship inventory

  4. Receive tax documentation for your records

About The Tax-Deductible Benefit

  • Deductions apply to eligible inventory

  • Documentation is provided; you will need to complete our online donation form. After we receive and review the donations, you will receive an email with your tax-deductible receipt.

  • Retailers should consult their tax advisor to calculate the value of their inventory.

If you’re a retailer looking for a responsible, tax-deductible way to clear unsold bra inventory, we’d love to connect.

Contact Us To Get Started
Schedule A Pick Up or Drop Off
Elaine Birks-MItchell


The Undie Chest is a nonprofit that aims to restore dignity, foster healthier communities, and reduce our environmental impact through underwear donations.

Access to proper hygiene promotes confidence, self-esteem, and security, which is essential for individuals to break the poverty cycle and achieve success within their community.

https://undiechest.org
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