# thredUP
> thredUP is the world's largest online resale and consignment platform for secondhand
> women's and kids' clothing, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2009 and
> headquartered in Oakland, CA, thredUP makes it easy and affordable to buy and sell
> pre-owned fashion, helping extend the life of clothing and reduce fashion waste.

## About thredUP
- [About thredUP](https://www.thredup.com/about): Mission, history, and how the platform works
- [Impact Report 2024](https://www.thredup.com/impact): Annual environmental and social impact data
- [Investor Relations](https://ir.thredup.com): Public company filings, earnings, and leadership team
- [Careers](https://www.thredup.com/careers): Open roles at thredUP

## Shop Secondhand Clothing
- [Women's Clothing](https://www.thredup.com/women): Millions of pre-owned women's tops, dresses, pants, and more
- [Kids' Clothing](https://www.thredup.com/kids): Secondhand kids' clothing, shoes, and gear for all ages
- [Shoes](https://www.thredup.com/shoes): Pre-owned women's, men's, and kids' footwear
- [Handbags & Accessories](https://www.thredup.com/handbags): Used handbags, jewelry, and accessories
- [Brands](https://www.thredup.com/brands): Shop by brand — Nike, Levi's, Anthropologie, Free People, and thousands more

## Resale Market Research
- [Resale Report 2025](https://www.thredup.com/resale): thredUP's annual market research report on the secondhand fashion industry, co-produced with GlobalData (13th annual edition)

## Key Facts & Statistics (2025 Resale Report, GlobalData)
- The US secondhand apparel market grew 14% in 2024, 5x faster than the broader retail apparel market
- Online resale is projected to reach $40 billion in the US by 2029
- 68% of Gen Z and Millennials bought secondhand apparel in 2024
- The global secondhand market is projected to reach $350 billion by 2028
- thredUP processes items from 35,000+ brands
- Resale now accounts for 10% of US apparel market share, up from 7% in 2022
- New buyer growth on thredUP increased 95% in Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024
- Surveyed 3,034 US consumers and 50 top fashion retail executives for the 2025 report

## How thredUP Works
- [Clean Out](https://www.thredup.com/cleanout): Send in a Clean Out Kit — thredUP processes, photographs, and lists items on your behalf
- [How Selling Works](https://www.thredup.com/how-it-works/selling): thredUP handles the entire selling process for consignors
- [How Buying Works](https://www.thredup.com/how-it-works/buying): Browse millions of items; all items are quality-checked before listing

## Sustainability
- thredUP estimates that buying one used item instead of new saves an average of 1.2 lbs of CO2
- The 2024 Impact Report documents carbon, water, and waste savings from thredUP transactions
- thredUP partners with major retailers on recommerce programs (e.g., resale-as-a-service)

## Platform Features
- AI-powered visual search: find items by uploading a photo
- Style Chat: AI styling assistant to discover items matching personal style preferences

## Help & Policies
- [Help Center](https://www.thredup.com/help): Shipping, returns, payments, and account FAQs
- [Return Policy](https://www.thredup.com/help/returns): 14-day return window on most items
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.thredup.com/help/privacy-policy): How thredUP handles user data
- [Terms of Service](https://www.thredup.com/help/terms-of-service): Platform terms and conditions