The Retex Northwest Story:

Serving the Northwest Community

Retex Northwest was founded nearly 10 years ago on the principals of European textile recycling.

Founder Otto Havel’s vision was working with environmentally concerned merchants and the community to end the flood of clothing streaming into landfills. Instead of waste... garments collected by Retex Northwest will provide both clothing and jobs in the poorest of nations around the globe.

From a humble beginning 10 years ago in Mill Creek, Washington, Retex Northwest has grown into one of the highly-rated environmental clothing and shoe recycling services in the region, with an unparalleled level of customer satisfaction. Individual standards has allowed Retex to measure performance levels throughout the organization.


Social Enterprise Goals: Retex’s decision to be an environmental recycler emanated from a sincere desire to help the community eliminate solid waste and provide people with clothing and jobs.


Because re-usable clothing can make a difference in the world

Phone: 425-742-8377
Fax: 425-743-4280
E-mail: info@retexnorthwest.com

Strengthening
Environmental
Economy

Advancing
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Private Enterprise