Sustainable and Circular Practices in the UK Fashion and Textile Industry

This report builds on previous research (Hemingray et al, 2023) to further explore how UK fashion and textile companies are developing sustainable and circular practices, including their response to regulatory change associated with green growth and the transition to net zero.

Qualitative evidence was obtained via in-depth interviews with senior UK SME and large scale business representatives, including PLCs within the UK fashion and textile sector, with questions informed by insights gained in the previous report. Where appropriate, information gathered from previous interviews has been included, and reference is made to company reports and additional data sources.