21/8/2025

UKFT guide to identifying and classifying reusable vs non-reusable post-consumer textiles

UKFT has created a new guide to identifying and classifying reusable vs non-reusable post-consumer textiles, which is available exclusively for UKFT members. As part of UKFT's commitment to advancing circularity and best practice in textile reuse and recycling, this guidance sets out clear definitions and classification pathways for post-consumer textiles based on their reuse potential. Understanding how to sort and direct these materials is crucial for compliance, environmental responsibility, as well as maximising their commercial and social value.This guidance is intended for brands, manufacturers, reuse merchants, local authorities and sorters who work within the post-consumer textile value chain.It covers:Defining reusable vs non-reusable textilesCategories of reusable post-consumer textilesNon-reusable textilesWhy clear sorting mattersWorking with the right partnersIt is part of UKFT's newReuse & Recycling membershipfor textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and recycling innovators, which aims to power the circular economy through partnership.To access your copy, please contactinfo@ukft.org.Not yet a member?JOIN UKFT

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