I guess, at that point, the textile is just trash? Literally, just trash it. I think the article was more about no place to donate perfectly fine clothes, and

I guess, at that point, the textile is just trash? Literally, just trash it. I think the article was more about no place to donate perfectly fine clothes, and the uncertainty what happens to them after donating. Having to throw away 5 items (e.g. because your size changes) will weigh on your conscience a lot less than having to throw away 15.