The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is delighted to announce the launch of the Reuse and Recycling membership, a new membership category for textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and recycling innovators, dedicated to supporting circularity, growth and innovation within the UK fashion and textile industry.
This new category aims to support businesses in the textile reuse and recycling sector by providing tailored resources, strategic guidance and advocacy to promote circular fashion solutions.
UKFT’s work with ACT UK (Automatic-sorting for Circularity in Textiles) and CFIN (Circular Fashion Innovation Network) has laid a strong foundation in advancing circularity within the UK fashion and textile industries. Through these projects, UKFT has built an extensive network of stakeholders committed to rethinking waste and fostering innovation in material reuse. UKFT has also recently launched a new partnership with the Textiles Recycling Expo to drive greater collaboration between industry players, policymakers and sustainability advocates.
“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,”said Adam Mansell, CEO of UKFT.“This new category is designed to equip members with the tools, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in an evolving industry.”
About UKFT
UKFT is the largest network for fashion and textiles in the UK. As the industry’s leading trade association and Sector Skills Body, we are committed to delivering sustainable growth for the entire UK fashion and textile supply chain.
We bring together brands, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, educators and retailers to promote their businesses and our industry, both in the UK and throughout the world. We offer practical advice and technical support to help member companies grow and trade internationally. With a growing focus on sustainability and innovation, UKFT is driving meaningful action in the transition to a circular economy.
We work to elevate the skills of the UK fashion and textile industry to maintain our competitive position for the future. We support businesses with complex global supply chains, as well as helping to drive a resilient and innovative UK manufacturing sector.