Manufacture of leather clothes
Leather garment manufacturers use tissue paper, garment bags, hangers, and branded retail bags as primary packaging. Transit packaging typically includes corrugated boxes and plastic garment covers. EPR obligations apply to all packaging supplied to the end consumer, including tissue paper, tags, and branded carrier bags provided at point of sale.
SIC Code
14.11
Typical Tonnage
2-15 tonnes
Sector
fashion
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 14.11
Does SIC code 14.11 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 14.11 (Manufacture of leather clothes) 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 manufacture of leather clothes businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Tissue paper, Plastic garment bags, Corrugated boxes, Branded retail bags, Hangers and clips. 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 manufacture of leather clothes sector handle approximately 2-15 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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