Insights / Annual Report
>110 million garments sorted. 44 countries. What our numbers say– and what they don't.
Real understanding is where change begins.That’s why we’re committed to sharing stories of how we work, who’s involved, and what it takes.
Our Insights
From a “triple whammy” facing reuse to the economics holding back recycling, our message at Textile Exchange was clear: circularity needs more than technical solutions. It needs viable business models, coordinated policy and demand for the materials already moving through the system.
For us, visibility means more than counting garments. It’s about following the broader sales flows, learning how markets operate, and understanding the people and realities that shape them. While tracking every single item is not yet possible, we focus on connecting the bigger picture of where textiles go and how they are used…
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REALITIES WE WORK IN
Every year, Europe discards more clothing than it buys second-hand. At Looper, we confront that paradox daily—working to keep textiles in use for as long as possible, balancing the trade-offs of local reuse, global resale, recycling gaps, and the need for transparency.
TRACKING TEXTILES ACROSS 10 COUNTRIES ON 5 CONTINENTS
We have expanded our deepdives to ten countries across five continents. Our recent visits to Kenya, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, and The Gambia add to our growing understanding of the intricate nodes within the sales markets in different regions.
INTRODUCING DEEPDIVES: SCENES FROM GHANA AND CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Our deep dives are periodic visits to key markets for used textiles. We use these visits to deepen our relationships with customers and other stakeholders, to expand insights into second-hand selling, and to scout for challenges and opportunities where we could collaborate to make a difference.