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Knowledge Bank

Tools to help you transform your business

WRAP's evidence, reports, guidance, case studies and tools can help you transform your business. We have the expertise and resources to help and a track record of delivering systemic change throughout supply chains. 

As we progress with this new initiative more resources and guides will be published to help textiles businesses make the shift to fashion and textiles circularity in the UK along with tools to help you develop a strategy and communications around climate action.

Coming soon

For fashion businesses and organisations just beginning their sustainability journey, Textiles 2030 offers a ready-made strategic approach to science-based climate action via the member workstream. To support managers in these organisations who may not yet be sustainability specialists, WRAP will be publishing free guides to help develop strategy and communications around climate action. Watch this space.

Getting started in sustainable fashion and textiles

Everything you need to know about starting your sustainability journey.

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Getting Started with Extended Producer Responsibility

UK Government is proposing new regulation around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) which could affect your business - find out everything you need to know in our EPR guide.

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Retailer clothing take-back guide

New guidance designed to help retailers, brands and their re-use/recycling partners either set up from scratch, or improve on a clothing take-back scheme.

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Existing resources

Take advantage of WRAP's knowledge bank developed over recent years as part of the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan 2020

  • Sustainable Clothing Design

    Retailers and brands can make a significant difference by making small changes to increase the durability of clothing during both the design and production process.

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  • Guidance on Fibre and Fabric Selection

    Find new and innovative sources of fabrics and develop procurement frameworks to create a more sustainable supply chain.

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  • Guidance on Re-use and Recycling

    Find new opportunities and develop fresh revenue streams by diverting some of the 30% of our textiles that end up landfill into markets for re-use and recycling.

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  • Sustainable Clothing Business Models

    For clothing companies to be competitive in 2030 they will have to adapt. They must prioritize business models that can meet demands of customers without damaging communities and the environment.

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  • Guidance on Consumer Behaviour

    Gain consumer feedback into sustainable products in the clothing industry and gain insight on how to market more durable, sustainable and less resource intensive products to consumers.

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