Your Trusted UK Textile Recycling Partner
We help local councils, clothing brands, charities and wholesale buyers give unwanted textiles a second life through responsible collection, recycling and export. Large-scale operations. Transparent processes. Zero landfill.
Who we work with
We partner with organisations across the UK to divert textiles from landfill and support the circular economy.
Local Councils
We partner with local authorities across the UK to provide dependable textile collection services that help councils meet their recycling targets and reduce landfill. Our partnerships are built on long-term relationships, transparent reporting and reliable service.
We work with councils of all sizes — from large metropolitan authorities to district and parish councils. Every partnership receives the same high standard of service, including clear data on tonnage collected, diversion rates and environmental impact.
- Textile banks — installation, maintenance and regular servicing
- Scheduled collections tailored to your community
- Transparent reporting for recycling performance tracking
- Full compliance with environmental regulations
Also for your community
Charities — Clothing banks, donation processing, and fundraising partnerships that generate reliable income.
Schools — Textile collection campaigns that raise funds while teaching students about sustainability. Free to join, no minimum requirements.
13+
Years of experience
30+
Countries served
100%
British-sourced textiles
0
Textiles to landfill
Wholesale
When you need a consistent, reliable source of used clothing from the UK, choose a partner with over a decade of experience sorting and exporting textiles to over 30 countries worldwide.
We source, sort and export 100% British-origin second-hand clothing. Every bale is graded to consistent standards at our Newport facility. Our multilingual team handles all export documentation and logistics so your order arrives on time and to specification.
What we supply
- Sorted textiles — graded by category, quality and season
- Unsorted textiles — packed by weight, competitive volume pricing
- Brand overstock — surplus and end-of-line from UK retailers
- Export worldwide — logistics, documentation and shipping handled
Packed in bales or botany bags. Ships to ports and door across Europe, Africa and Asia.
For Brands
Secure, responsible handling of customer returns, excess inventory and end-of-line stock. Full traceability from collection through to final processing. Your brand reputation is protected at every stage — de-branding available where required.
Our brand solutions cover the full lifecycle of textile management. We provide auditable disposal routes, ESG-aligned reporting, and transparent documentation to support your sustainability commitments.
Brand services
- Overstock — sustainable routes for surplus inventory
- Customer returns — secure processing with brand protection
- Textile recycling — reuse, repurpose, fibre recovery
- Reverse logistics — collection from stores and warehouses
Full audit trail. Zero landfill. Environment Agency registered.
How it works
1
Collect
Textiles are collected from councils, charity partners, clothing banks, brands and the public across the UK. Reliable, scheduled, fully compliant.
2
Sort & Grade
Every item is hand-sorted at our Newport facility. Graded by category, quality and season. Consistent standards ensure buyers get what they ordered.
3
Reuse & Recycle
Wearable garments are prepared for export. Non-wearable textiles are repurposed or recycled. Nothing goes to landfill. Full reporting throughout.
Why organisations choose TexTrade UK
Environmental responsibility
Our primary mission is diverting textiles from landfill. Every partnership, every bale, every process is built around that goal. Zero-waste operations with auditable results.
Large-scale operations
Our Newport facility and UK-wide collection network process substantial volumes. We can handle large contracts without compromising on service quality or reporting standards.
Long-term partnerships
We invest in relationships, not transactions. Many of our council, charity and wholesale partnerships span years. We earn trust through consistency and transparency.
Sustainability in action
Environmental reporting
Clear data on tonnage collected, diversion rates and environmental impact. We help councils meet recycling targets and support brands with their ESG reporting requirements.
Charity Retail Association
We are a proud member of the Charity Retail Association, reflecting our commitment to ethical and professional partnerships with the charitable sector.
Renew UK
We support Renew UK, a charitable organisation dedicated to helping communities and individuals in need — including support for Ukrainian children and families affected by conflict.
Ready to work together?
Whether you are a local authority, clothing brand, charity or wholesale buyer — we are here to help.
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