Fabrics and Handmade Products

Find out more about our reclaimed textiles range and handmade fabric products

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Why we reclaim fabric

Reduce Landfill and CO2 Emissions

It is estimated that of 400 billion m2 of fabric made every year, 60 billion m2 ends up on the cutting room floor. When disposed in landfill, dyes and chemicals in fabric can leach into the soil, contaminating both surface and groundwater. FRP offers an intervention in the chain of fabric production to reduce an impact on landfill and CO2 emissions.

Alternative end-of-life

Fabric waste normally goes to landfill. FRP offer an alternative end-of-life system by using reclaimed fabric to encourage social change. FRP offers volunteering opportunities where community members come together to learn about sustainability and gain new skills in working with fabric. Fabrics are also being made available for creative projects in schools and community organisations.

***IMPORTANT MESSAGE – WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR FABRIC, HABERDASHERY AND OTHER TEXTILES DONATION IMMEDIATELY***

 

The great news is that we have recently received lots of amazing donations but the downside to this is that our limited storage area is currently full. As a result, we may not be able to take your donation in the short term until we have space.

However, please do send us the following details and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

  1. Fabric types, sizes, composition, intended usage, colour, and quantity and attach pictures. 
  2. Descriptions of any other items – craft items, wool, or haberdashery.
  3. Provide your address or postal code area and whether you can deliver the donation. If you are local, we may be able to collect your donation.

Note – that we do not take clothing, curtains or other already made items.

The more information you can provide, the more you help us to respond to you quickly. 

Our aim is to reduce the impact of fabric wastage and fabrics going to landfill or incineration. Donated fabrics are used by the charity to teach volunteers from the community new skills in sewing and craft, or they are sold in our shop, giving the fabric a second life, and generating funds for the charity. For more information on the Forest Recycling Project, please visit our website https://www.frpuk.org