Madewell Forever
Fashion & Apparel Trade-In Program
About This Program
Madewell Forever, powered by ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service, lets you trade in preloved clothing from any brand for Madewell credit. Send items from home with a free shipping label or bring old jeans to a Madewell store for $20 off a new pair. The online storefront also sells certified preloved Madewell styles at up to 75% off retail.
How It Works
Print a free shipping label (or request a Clean Out Kit) and send in women's clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories from any brand. ThredUp processes your items and lists eligible pieces for resale. You earn Madewell shopping credit for items that sell within the 45-day listing window. Payouts range from 3%–80% of the sell price depending on brand and item. Alternatively, bring any old pair of jeans to a Madewell store for $20 off new Madewell jeans — those are recycled through Cotton's Blue Jeans Go Green™ program.
What You Get
$20 off new Madewell jeans (in-store denim trade-in) or Madewell shopping credit based on resale value (mail-in via ThredUp)
Accepted Items
Pros
- Accepts all brands, not just Madewell
- Free shipping label — no cost to send items
- In-store denim trade-in for instant $20 off
- Higher-value designer items earn up to 80% of sell price
- Items not sold are responsibly recycled
Cons
- US only
- Credit is Madewell-only, not cash
- Value brands (e.g. Old Navy) may earn $0
- 45-day listing window — unsold items earn nothing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madewell Forever?
Madewell Forever, powered by ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service, lets you trade in preloved clothing from any brand for Madewell credit. Send items from home with a free shipping label or bring old jeans to a Madewell store for $20 off a new pair. The online storefront also sells certified preloved Madewell styles at up to 75% off retail.
Is Madewell Forever available in Canada?
No, Madewell Forever is currently only available in the United States.
What do you get from Madewell Forever?
$20 off new Madewell jeans (in-store denim trade-in) or Madewell shopping credit based on resale value (mail-in via ThredUp)
What items does Madewell Forever accept?
Madewell Forever accepts: Women's clothing (all brands), Handbags, Shoes, Accessories, Jeans (any brand, in-store).