Every business—whether it’s a hotel, laundry service, care home, gym, or office—generates textile waste. Old sheets, towels, uniforms, or tablecloths often get tossed away when they wear out. But instead of sending these fabrics to the landfill, companies can recycle them.
1. Cut Old Textiles into Cleaning Rags
Instead of buying brand-new cleaning cloths, reuse what you already have. Old towels, sheets, or uniforms can be cut down into rags. They’re absorbent, durable, and perfect for cleaning tasks around workshops, warehouses, or even office kitchens.
2. Repurpose as Protective Covers
Worn-out cotton sheeting or bedding can be used as dust sheets, drop cloths, or protective wrapping for equipment, furniture, or when moving stock. This reduces your need for single-use plastic covers.
3. Create Spill Kits & Wipe-Down Stations
Businesses in industrial or automotive sectors can set up spill response kits using old terry towelling and cotton offcuts. They’re great for absorbing oil, grease, or chemical spills without the cost of buying disposable alternatives.
4. Donate Where Possible
If your textiles are still in reasonable condition, consider donating them. Shelters, animal rescues, and charities often welcome old towels, bedding, or tablecloths. What’s no longer useful to your business could be invaluable to someone else.
5. Encourage Staff Involvement
Set up a “textile recycling bin” in your workplace where employees can drop off old fabrics from home. This builds a culture of sustainability and shows your team that your business cares about waste reduction.
6. Partner with Express wipers :)!
For larger volumes of waste—such as in hotels, laundries, or healthcare facilities—partnering with Express Wipers Ltd ensures textiles don’t end up in landfill. Instead, they’re sorted, cut, and repurposed into useful products like recycled cleaning rags.