The average consumer throws away approximately 81.5 pounds of clothing annually which contributes to an estimated 12 billion kilograms of clothing-related waste being discarded each year in North America. Additionally, it's reported that 85% of all textiles in the United States end up in landfills. Polyester, a common material in hockey jerseys, can take up to 200 years to decompose in landfills.
Through Game Threads, Hawks families can request damaged jerseys at no charge to use to create something new and meaningful. Whether it’s adding team emblems to a jacket, making a rink blanket, or even converting a jersey into a tote bag, the possibilities are endless. Scroll down for our gallery and inspiration.
An estimated 85% of all textiles in the United States end up in landfills
Polyester can take up to 200 years to decompose
The average consumer discards 81.5 lbs of textile waste each year
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BORROW A SEWING MACHINE!
The Edmonton Tool Library has a selection of sewing machines that you can rent - absolutely free!
The EPL Makerspaces offer Edmontonians free access to services and equipment such as sewing machines and sergers.
need some inspo?
You don't need any sewing skills or even a sewing machine to create something from a Game Threads jersey. YouTubers such as Orly Shani, BlueprintDIY and others have great ideas for repurposing something without sewing.
