The Reuse and Recycling membership is aimed at supporting circularity and growth within the fashion and textile industry in the UK. Credit: Kostikova Natalia/Shutterstock.

UKFT’s newly launched Reuse and Recycling membership is designed for those engaged in textile collection, sorting, grading, mechanical recycling, upcycling, and innovative recycling practices.

The new membership category hopes to assist businesses operating in the textile reuse and recycling space by offering specialised resources, strategic guidance, and advocacy to advance circular fashion solutions.

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Commenting on the new initiative, UKFT CEO Adam Mansell said: “By opening up our membership to the Reuse and Recycling sector, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility and business growth for the entire fashion and textile supply chain here in the UK.

“This new category is designed to equip members with the tools, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in an evolving industry.”

UKFT benefits of joining the membership

Tailored business support: Members receive personalised advice from the UKFT and industry experts on topics such as strategy, sustainability, compliance, skills development, HR, employment and funding.

Access to industry intelligence: Members will also have access to exclusive reports, market insights, and guides to stay relevant on best practices and trends in textile reuse and recycling.

Priority event access: Members also receive preferential entry to webinars, conferences, roundtables, and an archive of event recordings.

The membership also offers enhanced visibility and policy impact, such as: Policy advocacy, campaign participation, business promotion and innovation collaboration.

Plus, networking growth opportunities with the UKFT’s industry Connections, as well as:

  • Exclusive Member Events: Members can avail discounts and get invites to members-only events that enable connections throughout the supply chain
  • Specialist Services Access: Members benefit from associate partners offering expertise in logistics, legal matters, compliance, testing, etc
  • Central London Facilities: Members can also benefit from reduced rates on meeting and boardroom spaces.

In addition, businesses can also join the Reuse and Recycling Advisory Group to help in shaping policies and the direction of textile reuse/recycling.

“By joining the Reuse and Recycling membership, businesses can stay competitive, connected and at the forefront of textile sustainability,” added Adam Mansell. “This new area is a catalyst for positive change, helping our members drive innovation and environmental responsibility in the fashion and textile industry,” Adam Mansell added.

The UKFT has collaborated with ACT UK and CFIN to strengthen circularity in the UK fashion and textile industry and developed stakeholder networks committed to material reuse innovation.

Recently, the association partnered with the Textiles Recycling Expo to enhance collaboration among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates.

In September last year, the UKFT announced a new competition for two fashion and textile small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK to participate in a three-month project aimed at developing a balanced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee system.