Colorado company powers secondhand sales for Lululemon, The North Face and Patagonia

Tersus Solutions is positioning itself as a hub for a future with far more reselling, repairing and refashioning of apparel.

By Elsa Wenzel May 7, 2025 (Updated on May 8, 2025)

Tersus Solutions sorts, cleans and ships clothing and shoes for the branded resale storefronts of about three dozen companies, including The North Face, Patagonia, Dr Martens and Eileen Fisher. Items by Lululemon, its latest partner, are quickly filling up the company’s distribution center at its headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.

The secret ingredient in its high-pressure washing machines is carbon dioxide, which it recaptures and recirculates for future cleaning cycles. This low-impact, nearly waterless way of spiffing up used merchandise has enabled Tersus to become a linchpin in the emerging circular economy for outdoor brands and contemporary fashion.

“This is how a brand can disrupt itself,” said CEO Peter Whitcomb. “You already made a product, now get more use out of it. It’s an annuity.”

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