According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 2.25 million tons of textiles were recycled in 2012 – this avoided annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 1.2 million cars on the road for one year.

Five good reasons to recycle

1. Recycling conserves our valuable natural resources
2. Recycling saves energy
3. Recycling promotes clean air and water
4. Recycling saves landfill space
5. Recycling can save money and create jobs

 

Amor Umbrella would like to launch a Military Gear and Uniform Surplus Donation program that will allow us to recycle uniforms and other military surplus materials and incorporate the material into the production of our Special Limited Edition Saluting the Military Designs.

 

You can be part of the Solution by giving these Military Gear and Uniform Surplus Donation for reuse or recycling / Up-cycling instead of throwing them away.

 

As part of the program, our donors will also be able  to share their legacy by submitting a short biography of their military service or of a family member’s military service to be posted on our website and newsletter.

 

All uniform donors will also receive 10% OFF their next Amor Umbrella purchase!

 

The only Uniforms that you should NOT donate are items that are wet, mildewed, or contaminated with hazardous material.

 

STEPS TO FOLLOW

You assemble the military uniforms that you not longer want or need and send them to us with a Prepaid Shipping label.

We will sort the uniforms and cut out patterns with the help of our local veteran friendly partners.

We will cut surplus materials and send it to our manufacturers partners that will sewn our designs.

Once the finished limited design are sold, 10% of profits are DONATED to a Veteran Nonprofit Charity Organization.

Any leftover of the Military Gear and the Uniform Surplus Donation will be Donated to Goodwill where they will be converted into industrial wiping rags, sound proofing, insulation, etc

 

 

FAQ

WHAT DO I RECEIVE IF I DONATE THE MATERIALS?

We will be sending you a $20 OFF coupon, as a thank you for your support. We are not able to offer free products

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE COST OF SHIPPING THE UNIFORMS?

No, we’ll cover the cost of shipping the donated uniforms!

 

Complete the above form and we will reach out with additional instructions and a pre-paid shipping label.

CAN I PURCHASE A SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION UNIFORM DESIGN MADE WITH THE ACTUAL MATERIALS OF THE UNIFORMS THAT I DONATED?

We are not able to guarantee that the Special Limited Edition Uniform Product you receive will be made with the uniforms that you donated.

 

If you’d like to learn more about recycling clothes, shoes, and linens, check out these resources:

• Council for Textile Recycling external link
• SMART – Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles external link
• EPA

 

If you know of other local organizations working to prevent textile, military surplus and umbrellas waste, tell us about them

 

Amor Umbrella is committed to protecting your privacy. We will only use the above information to contact you regarding our Uniform Donation Program. You can learn more about the ways we collect and use data by visiting our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.