# Upcycled Kids Clothing KaLLio Turns Scrap Fabric into Adorable Garments for Children By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallio References: [designforminikind](http://designforminikind.com/2013/02/from-garbage-to-garments-upcycled-fashion-for-kids/) & [kallionyc](http://www.kallionyc.com/) The fashion industry produces a lot of waste when it comes to fabric and KaLLio helps put some of that garbage to use by making effortlessly cool clothing for kids. Based out of Brooklyn, KaLLio focuses on upcycling fabric that is salvaged from the garment industry that would otherwise end up in a landfill. The logic behind KaLLio is relatively seamless (pun intended): take pieces of fabric that aren't large enough to make adult clothing and turn it into garments for kids. What the company creates is clothing that rivals much of the designer styles for kids out there and helps draw attention to an issue within the fashion industry when it comes to design and waste. KaLLio helps to make garbage into garments and if that isn't one of the best things you've heard all day then I'll be darned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** Using discarded fabric from the garment industry to create stylish clothing for children presents opportunities for upcycling in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** KaLLio's focus on upcycling and reducing waste highlights the potential for sustainable practices in the fashion industry. - **Circular Economy:** KaLLio's innovative approach demonstrates the potential for a circular economy in the fashion industry by repurposing materials that would otherwise go to waste. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore opportunities to incorporate upcycling and sustainable practices to reduce waste and create unique products. - **Textile Recycling:** The textile recycling industry can collaborate with fashion brands like KaLLio to divert fabric waste from landfills and contribute to the production of upcycled clothing. - **Children's Clothing:** The children's clothing industry can adopt upcycling practices to create eco-friendly and fashionable garments, promoting a more sustainable approach to kid's fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Sustainable Play Clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-play-clothes.md) - [Circular Children's Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-1.md) - [Hypoallergenic Children's Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crann-organic.md) - [Eco-Conscious Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birla-cellulose.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md) - [Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-kids.md)