Recycling Italy: Second Hand Clothing Wholesale, Caserta

Company overview

Recycling Italy is a second hand clothing wholesaler based in Marcianise Sud, in the province of Caserta, southern Italy. The company sells sorted used clothing, footwear and accessories by the kilogram to B2B buyers, and ships across Europe from its own warehouse.

Two things define how it works. Everything is sorted by hand rather than machine, and buyers see the actual mix before they commit: the company states that assortments are shown as they are, not assembled at random. Quality control is run personally by founder Alessandro Bianchi.

What Recycling Italy supplies

The catalogue runs to more than 100 product categories. The main lines:

• Cream shoes - sorted sports footwear including Adidas, Nike and Puma
• T-shirts - cotton and mixed brands, full size range
• Sweatshirts and sportswear - fleeces, hoodies, athletic lines
• Jackets and outerwear - winter coats and blazers, with brands such as North Face and Tommy Hilfiger appearing in the mix
• Jeans and denim, including Levi's
• Bags and accessories, motorcycle clothing, curtains
• Toys and collectibles

For a reseller this breadth matters: a single order can cover a whole stall or shop rather than one narrow category.

Who buys from Recycling Italy

The customers are businesses - second hand shops, market traders, online sellers and importers across Europe. The minimum order is 1000 kg, which places the company between the very large export houses that ship only containers and small lots that a shop can absorb in a week.

Sorting and quality grades

Sorting is manual. Each item passes through hands rather than an optical line, which is what allows the company to promise a defined mix instead of a general assortment. Custom grades are available on request, and Cream quality can be ordered exclusively, which is the selection most resale shops look for, described in our glossary of secondhand sorting grades.

Video previews of the actual goods are provided on request before an order is confirmed. That is worth using: it is the closest a remote buyer gets to inspecting stock in person, and it removes most of the guesswork that comes with buying used clothing at distance.

Buying by the kilogram

Prices are set per kilogram rather than per piece. Practical implications: the lighter the category, the more units per kilo, so t-shirts and children's clothing give a higher piece count than coats or footwear. Ask what the expected item count per kilo is for the category you want before ordering.

Delivery across Europe

The company delivers to more than 13 European countries, with transit times of two to six days. Documentation is prepared for each shipment: invoices, packing lists and customs papers. For buyers outside the EU this paperwork is the part that most often delays a load, so it is worth confirming the details before dispatch.

Buyers can also visit the warehouse in person, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 18:00. Seeing a sorting operation before placing a first order is the surest way to check that what is promised on a website matches what leaves the building.

Brands in the mix

Names that appear in the sorted lines include Nike, Puma, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's and North Face. As with any second hand supplier, branded pieces come as a share of the mix rather than as a guaranteed quantity, so the sensible question to ask is what proportion of a given category is branded, not whether a specific label is included.

How to work with the company

A typical first order follows this path:

• Choose the categories and quality grade you need, Cream or a custom grade
• Request a video preview of the current stock
• Confirm the volume against the 1000 kg minimum
• Agree delivery country and transit time
• Check that invoices, packing list and customs documents cover your route

Recycling Italy is listed in the GSS Forum directory of second hand and stock suppliers alongside sorting plants and exporters from across Europe. Buyers who want to compare several Italian suppliers in one place often use the forum to meet them before committing to a first order.

Beyond trading

The company supports community work in southern Italy: youth centres, family aid programmes and environmental education, with donations to refugee and help centres in Naples, Palermo and Caserta. Textile reuse is by nature an environmental business, and buyers who resell to sustainability-minded customers often want this part of a supplier's record on file.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Recycling Italy based?

In Marcianise Sud, province of Caserta, Italy. The warehouse is open to visitors Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00.

What is the minimum order?

1000 kg. Goods are sold by the kilogram rather than by the piece.

Is the clothing sorted?

Yes, and by hand. The company states that mixes are shown as they actually are, with no randomised assortments.

Can I order Cream grade only?

Yes. Cream quality can be ordered exclusively, and custom grades are available on request.

Can I see the goods before buying?

Video previews of current stock are provided on request, and the warehouse can be visited in person on weekdays.

Which countries does the company deliver to?

More than 13 European countries, with delivery in two to six days.

What documents come with a shipment?

Invoices, packing lists and customs documentation are prepared for each order.