UKFT’s Reuse & Recycling membership brings together organisations across the fashion and textile value chain to accelerate circularity, reduce waste and unlock new commercial opportunities through reuse, repair, recycling and resource recovery. By connecting members with industry expertise, policy developments, collaborative projects and a growing network of like-minded organisations, we help drive the transition towards a more sustainable and circular future for UK fashion and textiles.
Find out how we support Reuse & Recycling members with expanding their Knowledge, Profile and Network below.
Knowledge
Gain access to the latest insights relating to textile reuse, recycling infrastructure, policy developments and circular business models to help inform strategic decision-making and drive growth.
Personalised business support
Members receive dedicated business advice and guidance from the UKFT team and our industry specialists in areas including Business Strategy, Sustainability and Environmental, Compliance, Skills and Training, HR and Employment, and Funding, ensuring they remain competitive in the dynamic textile reuse and recycling sector.
Industry resources
Exclusive access to reports, market insights and guides which keep members informed about best practices, compliance requirements and emerging trends in textile reuse and recycling.
Webinars & conferences
Members gain priority access to industry events, roundtables and a library of past recordings on a wide range of topics.
- Influence industry policy: UKFT represents members’ interests to government and industry at national and international levels, influencing policies and regulations to support the growth of textile reuse and recyclinginitiatives. We maintain strong relationships with DEFRA, WRAP, Textiles 2030, the Environment Agency and European policymakers to support the sector. This allows us to keep our members informed about expectations while ensuring their needs and perspectives are considered.
- Join key campaigns and projects: Engage in strategic projects that promote sustainability and circular business models.
- Industry exposure: Showcase your business through UKFT’s platforms, newsletters and social media to establish credibility as a leader in sustainability and circular fashion
- Innovation and sustainability projects and opportunities: Members gain insights and opportunities to participate in sustainability projects that advance textile reuse and recycling, such as the Autosort for Circular Textiles Demonstrator (ACT UK) and the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN).
- New connections: We help members make new connections across the industry and throughout the UK through our broad network, links with our Education Partners and access to a range of services through our Associate Partners
- Exclusive events: Discounts and invitations to member-only networking events to connect with businesses across the UK fashion and textile supply chain, including collectors, sorters and recycling innovators.
- Specialist services: Access to trusted Associate Partners which include specialists in global logistics covering including sea freight consolidation and supply chain optimisation, legal issues, compliance and testing, and more.
- Central London spaces: Discounted rates on meeting, showroom and boardroom spaces.
- Connect with brands, manufacturers and designers seeking circular and end-of-life solutions.
- Build partnerships with retailers, charities, local authorities and waste operators to keep textiles in use and out of landfill.
- Access new material streams, collaboration opportunities and industry insights.
- Help shape policy and industry discussions driving the future of circular fashion.
- Raise your profile and showcase your expertise to a growing network of sustainable businesses.
Closing the loop
As the UK's largest fashion and textile network, UKFT connects the businesses, organisations and stakeholders driving industry growth, innovation and sustainability, including:
- Leading brands, designers and manufacturers
- Educators, suppliers, retailers and recyclers
- National and local government bodies
UKFT’s Reuse & Recycling membership facilitates greater collaboration across the fashion and textile value chain to support the transition to a circular economy; accelerate innovation in reuse, repair and recycling; and unlock new commercial, funding and partnership opportunities.
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