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Yeah it's probably including stuff that never makes it to the consumer. Like in the US, every year, they print "super bowl champion" shirts, hats, etc. for both teams, so that they can sell them immediately after the game. The other half go right to recycling or shipped to developing countries. Same with misprints or stuff that doesn't pass QC. You spend time in developing countries, and you'll notice people wearing "Kansas City Super Bowl Champions 2025" (they lost that game) or random shirts with misaligned or reversed graphics.
Which is also harmful to their community because it undercuts local production.
Highlighting the efficiency of capitalism
Sadly that sounds like a likely explanation for a big chunk of textiles that a thrown away.