100% Upcycled fabric
At Dopamine Dupe, we’re doing things differently. We don’t order fabric from a warehouse or have production teams oversees.
We are a tiny team, saving forgotten fabrics from the thrift shops, deadstock piles, and even our neighbor’s garage sales. We cut, sew, and finish every piece right here in the USA.
Why? Because so much STUFF already exists on this planet, and there really is no need to keep making more, and shipping it back and forth internationally. By using 100% upcycled, existing fabrics, we don’t create any new waste.
Big brands will say sustainability at this level can’t be profitable, and maybe we just don’t care about that, or we are determined to prove them wrong. Because we know, that with a little creativity, we can rework, and improve fashion practices, one item at a time.
We’re giving discarded fabrics a second life—and we hope they inspire yours too.
Our Why
92 million tons of textile waste are generated globally each year—that's the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothes dumped every second.
The fashion industry is the third largest polluter in the world, after oil and agriculture.
Less than 1% of clothing is actually recycled into new clothing. Most ends up in landfills or is incinerated.
Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic fibers like polyester, which are made from fossil fuels and can take over 200 years to decompose.
Clothing production has doubled in the last 20 years, but we now wear items 40% less before discarding them.
Thrift stores often receive more home textiles (like tablecloths, sheets, and curtains) than they can sell, especially dated or stained items. Many of these are baled and shipped overseas—or sent to landfill if deemed unsellable.
Secondhand items (especially those made from natural fibers like cotton sheets and linen tablecloths) can often be easily repurposed into beautiful garments—yet they're frequently discarded due to outdated styles or minor wear.
Reusing home textiles extends the life of existing materials and reduces the need for new fabric production, reducing waste and environmental impact.