Finishing of textiles
Textile finishing businesses (dyeing, printing, coating) repackage finished fabrics in polythene wrapping and ship on cardboard cores within corrugated boxes. Chemical packaging used in the finishing process (dye containers, treatment solutions) may also fall within EPR scope if the business is the brand owner. Process packaging should be audited alongside product packaging.
SIC Code
13.30
Typical Tonnage
3-18 tonnes
Sector
fashion
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 13.30
Does SIC code 13.30 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 13.30 (Finishing of textiles) are subject to UK EPR packaging regulations if they meet the turnover threshold (annual turnover exceeding £1 million) and tonnage threshold (handling more than 25 tonnes of packaging per year). Both thresholds must be met.
What packaging do finishing of textiles businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Polythene wrapping, Cardboard cores, Corrugated boxes, Chemical containers, Pallet wrap. All primary, secondary, and transit packaging must be tracked by material type and weight, then reported to DEFRA via the RPD portal.
How much packaging does a typical business in this sector handle?
Typical SMEs in the finishing of textiles sector handle approximately 3-18 tonnes of packaging per year. This varies based on business size, product range, and supply chain complexity. Use our compliance checker for a personalised assessment.
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