On an industrial scale, companies like in Chile turn textile waste into high-quality yarn.

A knitter might buy a high-quality wool or cashmere sweater for just a few dollars.

These fibers are twisted into new, strong strands of "eco-yarn". This process avoids toxic dyes by using the original garment colors, saving water and reducing chemical pollution. The Personal "Unraveling" Story For many crafters, the story begins at a thrift store.

It keeps millions of pounds of fabric out of landfills.

Clothes are sorted by color, then passed through machines that shred them back into fiber.