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ABOUT US

Showing up to make change for 10 years and counting!

About Us

We are a nonprofit social enterprise that diverts textile waste from the landfill and upcycles the materials into new products that support living-wage jobs, training, upskilling, and community programming.

Our Story

We are a nonprofit social enterprise that diverts textile waste from going to landfills & oceans, and upcycles the materials into new products that support living wage jobs, training, up-skilling, and community programming.

2016
Founded
16.8 tons
Waste diverted 2024
501c3
Nonprofit

Our Mission

Public Thread is a community-based upcycling, design, and innovation lab devoted to cultivating community solutions to promote the circular economy and reduce textile waste through equitable and sustainable practices.

Our Vision

Public Thread envisions a community that recognizes and honors the interdependence of the environment and people by re-thinking and disrupting production processes through inspiring, bold, and creative action.

Donate Today

As with all great endeavors, they require support. If you'd like to make a tax deductible donation to Public Thread, please click on the link below. These donations will be used to support and fund education & training programs. Thank you from everyone at Public Thread!