Evaluation of the Impact of the Thrifting Ban Policy at Gedebage Market Bandung City - Diva Septiansyah Albari, Ramaditya Rahardian, Rikki Maulana Yusup, Yayan Andri, Meti Mediyastuti Sofyan

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The study evaluates the impact of the policy banning the sale of used clothing at Gedebage Market, Bandung, implemented to protect the local textile industry and reduce textile waste. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with interviews and documentation, findings show economic hardship for traders, including income declines and business closures, and social resistance due to reduced access to affordable clothing. Politically, the policy triggered debate over fairness and limited public involvement, while environmental effects are viewed as promising but still requiring supporting facilities.

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Introduction

Thrifting and policy context

Previous research and study focus

Method and evaluation framework

Dunn model and impact concepts

Evaluation of the Impact of the Thrifting Ban Policy at Gedebage Market Bandung City Diva SeptiansyahAlbari, Ramaditya Rahardian, Rikki Maulana Yusup, YayanAndri, MetiMediyastuti Sofyan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40614, Indonesia | ARTICLE INFORMATION | | --- | | Received: July 24, 2025
Revised: Augsut 30, 2025
Available online: September 10, 2025 | | KEYWORDS | | Policy Evaluation, Thrifting Ban, Gedebage Market, Socioeconomic Impact, Environmental Policy | | CORRESPONDENCE | | Name: Ramaditya Rahardian
E-mail: [ramadityarahardian@umbandung.ac.id](ramadityarahardian@umbandung.ac.id) | A B S T R A C T The issue of used clothing, or trifling, has become a significant concern for the government and the wider public today, both in social and print media. This study analyzes the impact of the policy banning the sale of used clothing at Gedebage Market, Bandung, which was implemented to protect the local textile industry and reduce textile waste. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques such as interviews and documentation studies, the findings ofthis study found that the policy banning the trifling trade had a significant impact on various aspects of life. Economically, traders experienced a decrease in income and some were forced to close their businesses. Socially, people lost access to affordable clothing and resistance emerged. From a political perspective, there was debate about the fairness of the policy and the lack of public involvement in its formulation, which directly impacted traders. Meanwhile, from an environmental perspective, this policy is considered to have positive potential in reducing textile waste, although it still requires further policy support such as the provision of facilities. This study recommends various participatory and inclusive policy evaluations in the implementation of policies related to the ban on trifling in the Cimol Gedebage market in Bandung City, by considering several aspects of balance, including the economic interests of the community and environmental sustainability that encourage efforts not to marginalize traders who sell used clothes in the Cimol Gedebage market in Bandung City. INTRODUCTION Thrifting comes from the word "thrift," meaning thrifty, and has been around since 14th-century England. Initially, this practice of buying secondhand goods was carried out by the upper-middle class as a form of saving and maintaining prosperity (Bosangit et al., 2023) . Over time, thrifting has become a global trend, including in Indonesia. This activity involves purchasing used goods, both local and imported, and is becoming increasingly popular among young people as the zero-waste lifestyle becomes more popular (Salim, 2022) . The thrifting industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly through online and offline stores and festivals in various regions (Diahwahyuningtyas, 2023; Rahayuningtyas et al., 2025) . Globally, thrifting has become a multi-billion dollar industry that not only offers low prices and unique items, but also creates business opportunities and contributes to reducing textile waste (Roberts, 2023; Siddique, 2024; Widhia Arum Wibawana, 2023) . Thrifting, or the purchase of used clothing, is increasingly popular in Indonesia, especially among the younger generation, asa more economical and sustainable alternative to traditional consumption. Gedebage Market in Bandung is one of the largest thrifting centers in West Java and has long been a source of livelihood for thousands of small businesses. However, in 2022, the Indonesian government issued Minister of Trade Regulation No. 40 of 2022, which explicitly prohibits the import of used clothing, citing concerns about protecting the national textile industry and addressing textile waste. Despite its wellintentioned intentions, the implementation of this policy has created new problems. Many vendors have lost their livelihoods, market activity has

FAQs

What is the main focus of this study?

The study evaluates the impact of the policy that bans the sale of used clothing at Gedebage Market, Bandung, and examines effects across multiple dimensions.

How was the policy impact assessed?

A descriptive qualitative approach was used, collecting data through interviews and documentation studies, guided by a policy evaluation framework (Dunn model).

What impacts does the study report from the ban policy?

Economically, traders experienced decreased income and some were forced to close; socially, affordable clothing access declined and resistance emerged; politically, concerns arose about fairness and limited public involvement; environmentally, the policy is seen as having positive potential but still needs additional support such as facilities.

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