TRANSFORM YOUR MATERIALS
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Solutions
Have materials to recover, or need products made from recovered materials? Choose the path that best fits where you are.
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Need responsible products but don’t have materials? Source from Public Thread’s recovered material inventory to create durable sewn goods for your organization.
Solutions
Have materials to recover, or need products made from recovered materials? Choose the path that best fits where you are.
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Need responsible products but don’t have materials? Source from Public Thread’s recovered material inventory to create durable sewn goods for your organization.
At Public Thread, we're dedicated to fostering education, empowerment, and innovation. Our classes and workshops are designed to ignite creativity, cultivate skill sets, and drive positive change, while also including education on sustainability and the reuse of post-industrial textiles.
Below you will find an ever growning selection of courses, workshops, group experiences, and opportunities for you to choose from.
Classes and workshops are open to individuals, students, professionals, and organizations. Some sessions are public and introductory, while others are tailored for corporate or institutional groups seeking deeper engagement.
955 Godfrey Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI
Mon - Fri, Appointment Only
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed
Find your place
Public Thread has grown, and we’ve made it easier to find what you need. Our business services and community offerings now live on separate websites, connected by one organization and a shared mission.
For businesses and organizations
You’re hereTextile recovery, custom product development, production services, and organizational partnerships.
You’re currently on PublicThread.org
For individuals and the community
Classes, memberships, Open Studio, events, creative programs, and opportunities to make and learn.
Working to create new opportunities, reduce waste, and build a stronger community.
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