UKRI Interdisciplinary Textiles Circularity Centre

The UKRI Interdisciplinary Textiles Circularity Centre (TCC) is a four year research programme aiming to realise a future circular textiles economy for the UK SME apparel-fashion industry based on bio waste - that is shaped by people’s participation in materials circularity, consumer experience and supply chain - to create a coupling between the bio waste resource flow and wellbeing. The Textiles Circularity Centre proposes materials security for the UK by circularising resource flows of textiles that will reduce reliance on imported and environmentally and ethically impactful materials, and diversifying supply chains. The TCC will provide underpinning research understanding to enable the transition to a more circular economy that supports the brand ‘designed and made in the UK’. To enact this vision, we will catalyse growth in the fashion and textiles sector by supporting the SME fashion-apparel community with innovations in materials and product manufacturing, supply chain design, and consumer experiences. The TCC is based at the Royal College of Art in collaboration with University of Leeds, Cranfield University, University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Manchester and University of York. The TCC is working with partners from industry, the NGO and charity sector, and the public sector. The UKRI Interdisciplinary Textiles Circularity Centre (TCC) is funded by UK Research & Innovation and coordinated by the Circular Economy Hub.