Key Insights from the CFIN Interim Report

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The Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN) presents its Interim Report, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a UK circular fashion ecosystem by 2032.

This comprehensive document synthesises a year's worth of stakeholder engagement and research, focusing on three pivotal areas:

• Circular Business Models

• Sustainable Manufacturing

• Recycling Infrastructure

Key Highlights:

• Challenges around scaling circularity identified, with key insights from across industry

• Potential for reshoring UK apparel manufacturing identified

• Need for a National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan emphasised

The report outlines crucial next steps, including developing an accelerator programme for circular business models, exploring increased UK manufacturing capacity, and advocating for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes.

This Interim Report serves as an essential resource for industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers, providing actionable insights to propel the UK towards leadership in circular fashion. It underscores the importance of collaboration, innovation, and systemic change in creating a more sustainable fashion future.