But what happens to torn or damaged clothes, or items that no one wants to buy? Often, they are sent to India, joining a global second-hand trade in which billions of old garments are bought and ...

Madhya Pradesh, India - January 14, 2025 A massive fire broke out at Rare Rabbit, a branded clothing showroom in the mall.

Thousands of tons of old clothes from Europe and the U.S. end up in India every day. Workers sort them before the sweaters, T-shirts and pants are exported again. The other day I stood in front of ...