Currently, the majority of donated clothing and other textiles are reused as there is more value than in recycling. Some textiles are made into rags, insulation, or other products, while upcycling gives them a new life by transforming them into higher-value items, such as redesigned clothing or accessories. However, technology to create new clothing from used clothing is still in the very early stages. It is complicated by the fact that most of our clothing is made of blended fabrics (e.g. cotton and polyester), and it is costly to separate the fibres.