Focus on textile reuse – screen printing workshop and discounts planned
The Kaufhaus der Gelegenheiten (KAGEL) to its first sustainable fashion show on Saturday, October 18, 2025 , from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event kicks off KAGEL Fashion Week , which runs until October 25 and features discounts on clothing and shoes
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness importance of reuse and sustainability in the fashion industry City Treasurer André Schellenberg . "Especially when producing new textiles, it's worth considering resource consumption, as approximately one kilogram of chemicals is used for every kilogram of clothing produced."
Activities and participation offers on 18 October
Foodsharing e.V. and the screen printing studio Tigerblau will also be participating in the event, kicking off on October 18. Foodsharing will distribute rescued food, while visitors design custom T-shirts, bags, or posters on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donate clothes instead of throwing them away
Anyone who would like to donate gently worn clothing or unwanted purchases can drop them off directly at KAGEL , Pallaswiesenstraße 122 , or use the free "Kreislaufbote" . The service picks up well-preserved clothing from Darmstadt households free of charge by appointment. Further information and registration are available at https://kreislaufboten.ka-gel.de
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