Turning old textiles into new resources in Ukraine
Every day, thousands of people wear workwear to stay safe, protected, and comfortable. But when these garments reach the end of their life, the question remains: what happens next?
As a responsible workwear rental service, we make sure textiles are handled properly at every stage of their lifecycle. When garments wear out, we recycle them whenever possible. One example of this work is our cooperation in Ukraine with Re:inventex, a licensed textile recycling company.
A local partnership that supports global circularity
Our collaboration with Re:inventex began in 2025. Today, in Ukraine, we send more than 4,000 kilograms of used textiles for recycling every month. By 2026, our local goal is to recycle up to 80 percent of discarded garments.
By doing this, we help keep valuable materials in use and support the development of a more sustainable textile economy in Ukraine. Re:inventex handles textile waste according to European standards and provides full documentation for each stage of the process. This makes recycling legal, controlled, and fully transparent.
Their technology allows textiles to be sorted, processed, and turned into raw material for new items — such as simple everyday products like tote bags.
A positive start
These are our first steps in cooperation with a textile recycling partner, and the experience has already been very positive. The team is professional, responsible, and open to dialogue. Agreements are fulfilled on time and with high quality. We especially value the transparent communication, the joint search for solutions, and the shared commitment to sustainability. This cooperation supports our global environmental goals, and we are confident that more successful projects lie ahead.
Maksym Shulhin, Head of Production, Lindström Ukraine
Why we recycle workwear
Recycling worn textiles is an essential part of our sustainability work. Through this programme, we aim to:
- Reduce textile waste
- Return fibres into new production cycles
- Lower the carbon footprint of workwear
- Meet our sustainability commitments
Re:inventex shares these values. Their reporting and documentation ensure that textiles are recycled responsibly and do not end up in landfill.
What this means for our clients
Our workwear rental service covers the full lifecycle of each garment, from delivery to washing, repairs, replacements, and end-of-life handling. When clothing can no longer be used, we take care of the recycling.
Clients benefit from:
- Clear reporting on recycling volumes
- Lower environmental impact across the workwear chain
- A shared contribution to circularity
This means clients can focus on their core business, knowing that used garments are handled responsibly.
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