Open Closet

Sustainable Fashion | Resource Recovery | Circular Economy 

Thank you to everyone who made Fall 23' Open Closet a great success! 

Over 1,000 Bobcats benefitted from Open Closet this Fall and over 700 lbs of textiles were diverted from the landfills. 

What is Open Closet? 

Open Closet is a textile recovery program that provides free clothing for all Texas State University Bobcats. The Open Closet program includes a clothing drive that takes place at participating campus locations and a free thrift market. 

Sustainability is at the center of the Open Closet program. By participating in this program, Bobcats are diverting textiles from landfills and in doing so reduces our carbon footprint. By repurposing, upcycling, and giving textiles a second life, Bobcats are supporting the circular economy and reducing the demand of natural resources. 

The Thrift Market is completely free and all Texas State University Bobcats are allowed to take home up to 5 items. By providing a free resource, our community is able to excel and grow their individual confidence. 

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  • September 23rd - October 4th

  • Donation Sites Include: 

    SAN MARCOS CAMPUS

    Honors College Coffee Forum | Lampasas

    Drive-Thru Donation Central Plant | 150 Buckner St

    2nd Floor LBJ | 601 University Dr

    Sociology Department | UAC 449

    Evans Auditorium | 627 N LBJ Dr.

    ROUND ROCK CAMPUS

    Avery | 2nd  Floor Lobby

    Nursing | 1st  Floor Lobby

    Willow Hall | 1st  Floor Lobby

    CSB | Entrance Lobby

  • Only gently worn clothing items. Donations must be free from rips, stains, and major damage.

    • Skirts
    • Dresses
    • Blouses
    • T-shirts
    • Tank-tops
    • Jackets
    • Pants
    • Jeans
    • Shorts
    • Hats
    • Ties
    • Scarfs
    • Gloves
    • Jewelry
    • Shoes

     

    • Damaged Items 
    • Clothing with large rips or tears
    • Clothing with stains 
    • Undergarments 
    • Swim suits 
    • Socks

There is 'Us' in Sustainability

Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth and environmental care.