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4 Ways to Recycle Clothing

June 9 2 min

4 Ways to Recycle Clothing

If uniform recycling hasn’t already infiltrated conversations at your company, it should be. Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”, it’s a..

Design for Disassembly – A Circular Approach for Work Uniforms

May 31 2 min

Design for Disassembly – A Circular Approach for Work Uniforms

When designing a uniform, uninformed or poor choices at the design stage can hinder the garment's ability to enter the circular economy. According to..

Uniform Suppliers Reducing Textile Waste by 80% Through New Technology

May 10 1 min

Uniform Suppliers Reducing Textile Waste by 80% Through New Technology

Did you know that in Australia, less than 1% of corporate uniforms are recycled? Sadly, due to a lack of awareness or financial incentives, many..

3 Corporate Social Responsibility Examples You Haven’t Thought Of

Feb 9 3 min

3 Corporate Social Responsibility Examples You Haven’t Thought Of

No longer is it enough for companies to just promote their services or products. Consumers increasingly want to support brands that offer not only..

Recycling Old Work Uniforms: An Implementation Guide

Jan 27 2 min

Recycling Old Work Uniforms: An Implementation Guide

Recycling old work uniforms is for the most part, not even on the radar for most businesses. Australian companies are only just beginning to..

A Uniform Recycling Program has a Place in Every Industry

Jan 22 2 min

A Uniform Recycling Program has a Place in Every Industry

Although work uniforms are a great tool for promoting a brand and boosting employee’s morale, they unfortunately have a rather dark side. They are..

The Future Lies in Closed-loop Textile Recycling

July 15 3 min

The Future Lies in Closed-loop Textile Recycling

For closed-loop textile recycling to work and elevate the clothing industry to a more sustainable position, you need three important ingredients –..

Is Uniform Recycling Part of Your Business Strategy?

July 1 4 min

Is Uniform Recycling Part of Your Business Strategy?

Whether your workwear is tattered, damaged beyond repair, no longer complying with safety standards, carries obsolete branding, or the staff member..