Thrift Flip Global Upcycling Challenge 2026

Official Rules

Open worldwide to anyone age 18 or older.
Not eligible: Upcyclers employees, contractors, affiliates, sponsors, and their immediate family members.
Void where prohibited by law.

A thrift flip is transforming thrifted clothing, accessories, or materials into something new and one of a kind.

Enter a thrift flip made from thrifted clothing, accessories, or materials.

You can enter in one of two ways:

Option 1: List a Product (U.S. Only)

List your thrift flip for sale on Upcyclers with photos or a video (20 seconds or less) and a description.

Option 2: Post a Creation (Showcase Only)

Post your thrift flip on Upcyclers with photos or a video (20 seconds or less) and a description.

To qualify, your entry must:

Be submitted between July 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PST and September 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PST.
Include #thriftflip in the description.

Entries must use thrifted clothing, accessories, or materials.
If your original post already has hearts, you may submit the same project by creating a new post. You do not need to delete your original post.
You may submit multiple entries, but only your highest-ranked entry can advance as a Top 10 Most Loved finalist (one finalist spot per creator).
Only hearts received during the community voting period will count.
Include clear photos or a video (20 seconds or less).
Include a short description of your process or materials used.
Your entry must be your original work.
Do not use copyrighted images, music, videos, brand logos, designer labels, or other content unless you have permission to use them.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

One Grand Prize winner receives $500 USD + bragging rights as the winner of the Thrift Flip Global Upcycling Challenge 2026.
Prize will be paid within 14 days via PayPal or bank transfer.
The winner is responsible for any applicable taxes or fees.

Community voting is open July 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PST through September 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PST.
Share your entry and get hearts during the community voting period.
Only hearts received during the community voting period will count.
When community voting ends, the Top 10 Most Loved entries advance to the Finals.

Judges score the Top 10 Most Loved finalists using the judging criteria below.

Tie-breaker: If two entries receive the same total score, the entry with the higher Creativity & Originality score will be ranked higher.

You retain ownership of your creation and content.
By entering, you grant Upcyclers permission to use your photos, videos, and descriptions to promote the challenge, the platform, and future campaigns.
You confirm that your work is original and does not infringe on the rights of others.

Your information will only be used to administer the challenge, contact winners, and send updates if you opt in.

Upcyclers reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the challenge if necessary.
Any attempt to manipulate hearts or engagement may result in disqualification.
All decisions are final.