Specialist Service

Uniform & Workwear Recycling

Secure solutions for branded uniforms, workwear and end-of-life textiles.

Secure end-of-life solutions for uniforms and branded workwear

Branded uniforms and workwear carry identity, trust and reputation. Protectex provides secure destruction and responsible recycling solutions for businesses managing end-of-life uniforms, branded garments and sensitive textile products.

From retail and hospitality uniforms to industrial workwear, PPE and surplus branded stock, we help organisations across the UK remove risk, maintain control and manage textile waste responsibly.  Our secure processing facility is designed for high-volume handling, complete traceability and verified destruction, supported by environmental reporting and a commitment to landfill diversion.

Protectex is trusted by brands, retailers, suppliers, councils and public sector organisations.

The Challenge

Branded workwear cannot simply be discarded

When uniforms fall into uncontrolled routes, organisations face reputational, operational and security risks.

Brand Protection

Prevent misuse, impersonation and unauthorised resale.

Security & Trust

Maintain confidence in how branded garments are handled.

ESG Responsibility

Manage textiles responsibly and support sustainability goals.

Compliance & Audit

Maintain documented handling and reporting.

Who this service supports

This service is ideal for:

Fashion & Sportswear Brands

Retail & E-commerce

Corporate Uniform Providers

Industrial & Workwear Suppliers

Public Sector & Councils

Healthcare & Facilities Management

Protectex helps our partners to:

Protect brand reputation and public trust

Eliminate storage and warehouse pressure

Reduce risks linked to branded garments

Prevent unauthorised resale or misuse

Support ESG and sustainability commitments

Create an auditable, documented disposal route

Supporting Internal Corporate Recycling Drives

We can help you to build momentum around responsible recycling.

Whether you’re clearing branded garments across multiple sites or launching a sustainability campaign with your staff, we can support you with:

Indoor collection boxes for head office or depot use

Tailored communications to engage employees

Custom reporting to track volumes by site or team

Branded awareness materials to support your internal campaign

Many of our partners use this service as part of their ESG strategy, staff engagement programme or annual sustainability week.

PPE and Specialist Workwear

Protectex can support the secure handling and assessment of selected PPE and protective garments, helping organisations manage harder-to-process materials responsibly.

Hi-vis clothing

Safety boots & footwear

Hard hats & helmets

Gloves & protective handwear

Protective clothing & outerwear

Specialist Safety Equipment

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Due Diligence & Compliance

Compliance & Assurance

Certificate of Destruction

Audit-ready reporting

Secure handling procedures

Traceable processing

Environment Agency registered

Responsible Outcomes

Sustainability reporting support

Landfill diversion prioritised

Material recovery routes explored

Fibre reprocessing opportunities

Energy recovery where necessary

Sustainable Pathways

Secure destruction is only part of the journey.

Where materials are suitable, shredded textiles may be directed into recovery and manufacturing streams supporting circular innovation and alternative material use.

Applications may include:

Industrial wiping cloths

Punchbag filler

Acoustic insulation

Thermal products

Industrial materials

Protective packaging

Innovation and fibre development

Our specialist services

The protectex Standard

Built for secure, accountable textile destruction.

Protectex combines controlled handling, verified destruction and clear reporting to give organisations confidence at every stage of the process. From collection through to certification, every consignment is managed with security, traceability and responsible outcomes in mind.

Part of Roberts Group International

Secure, auditable chain of custody

Certified destruction for every consignment

Established infrastructure and processing capability

Dedicated client portal for full visibility and control

Protect your brand today

Whether you're managing uniforms, branded workwear or sensitive textile stock, Protectex provides secure, accountable and responsible solutions designed around your organisation.