A secure destruction system built around control, traceability and accountability
Protectex provides secure collection, destruction and processing of unwanted textiles for organisations that cannot risk branded, sensitive or end-of-life materials re-entering circulation.
Delivered by Protectex, part of Roberts Group International, the service combines specialist destruction processes, nationwide collection capability, controlled chain of custody, certified destruction and reporting through the Protectex Portal.
Secure chain of custody
Controlled handling from collection onwards
Certified destruction
Documentation for every consignment
Protectex Portal
Visibility, tracking and reporting
Responsible processing
100% landfill diversion and recovery focus
For materials that cannot be left to chance.
Some textiles carry risk long after they leave your organisation. Protectex is designed for situations where reuse, resale or informal disposal is not appropriate. Organisations use secure textile destruction when:
Branded items must not re-enter circulation
For uniforms, merchandise, samples, labels or branded textiles that could be misused, resold or seen by the wrong audience.
Stock is obsolete, damaged or unsuitable for resale
For misprints, production waste, legacy ranges, faulty batches, end-of-line stock or items that no longer meet brand standards.
Uniforms or PPE carry identity or safety risk
For workwear, staff clothing and protective equipment linked to employees, sites, contractors or regulated environments.
Disposal needs to be documented
For organisations that require chain of custody, certified destruction, audit trails or portal-led reporting for internal assurance.










