Retailers
More Than Numbers —
Real Impact for People & the Planet
| Icon | Number / Fact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 👕 | 137,000+ pairs distributed | In 2024, Undie Chest placed over 137,000 new underwear items into communities in need (schools, shelters, referral programs). |
| 🏫 | 115+ Title I Schools served | We reached more than 115 Title I schools, supporting student dignity and school attendance. |
| 🌍 | 140+ community partners | Our network spans 29 states and 8 countries, working with nonprofits and retailers on hygiene & dignity programs. |
| ♻️ | 11.3 million tons | Each year, about 11.3 million tons of textile waste enters U.S. landfills—equivalent to 7.7% of all municipal solid waste in 2018. |
“Because retailers joined us in donating overstock and returns, we could restore dignity for thousands of children who otherwise might miss school.”
— Undie Chest Retail Partner Testimonial
EPA
In 2018, only 14.7% of all textiles in the U.S. were recycled (≈2.5 million tons).
NIST
Around 85% of donated clothes and other textiles head directly to landfills or incineration instead of being repurposed.
TheRoundup
Globally, up to 87% of textile fibers end up in landfills or incinerated.
Business Wire
Consumers are drawing a line: 78% of shoppers say sustainability matters when choosing where to shop.
Every statistic here tells part of a bigger story — one where underwear waste becomes dignity, returns become resources, and excess inventory becomes impact.
When retailers partner with The Undie Chest, they are not just donating product — they’re stepping into leadership in circular fashion, community care, and brand integrity.
