We extend the life of quality textiles.
Value does not disappear because something has been used, damaged or is left over.
Good materials carry history, energy, labor and possibility into the future. WIth this understanding in mind, at SurplusATX, we are committed to:
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Use what we have.
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Repair what matters.
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Make things better.
What We Do
Repair + Reuse
We work in two connected ways:
Our repair studio mends denim, wovens and knits using patches, reinforcement, embroidery and visible repair.
Our reuse studio begins with quality surplus textiles and gives them a new job through thoughtful design and durable construction.
SHOP REUSE LOT 1: GENUINE ISSUE
Products in Practice
A philosophy is only useful when it actually changes behavior.
In the repair studio, a worn cuff is reinforced before it disappears, a clean tear is stabilized before it spreads and a beloved pair of jeans can become the Whole Enchilada instead of an addition to your local landfill.
In our reuse studio, military barrack bags from the 80s & 90s and NATO parachute ripstop work together to become something better. Existing wear, stamps and variations remain visible, because sometimes perfect is...boring...yeah, we said it.
How We Work
....Like Nature.
Nature keeps materials moving and resources circulating. Surplus tries to do the same.
- No waste, just transformation.
- Work in small batches.
- Variation shapes the result.
- Grow with purpose.
We are not interested in making waste look virtuous. We are interested in designing better systems—ones that preserve value, reward care and make keeping something feel more compelling than replacing it.
Make Things Better
Surplus began with repair, useful materials and the conviction that circularity should feel less like sacrifice and more like common sense and good design.
Founded in Austin, our Repair + ReUse Studios are committed to building a local system for keeping quality textiles in circulation over and over and over again. See, so fun.
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