Manufacture of underwear
Underwear manufacturers typically use plastic polybags, cardboard backing cards, and retail multi-pack packaging. The high volume of individual plastic wrapping per garment means packaging weight relative to product value can be significant. Businesses should account for both the individual garment polybags and the retail display packaging in EPR submissions.
SIC Code
14.14
Typical Tonnage
2-18 tonnes
Sector
fashion
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 14.14
Does SIC code 14.14 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 14.14 (Manufacture of underwear) 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 underwear businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Polybags, Cardboard backing cards, Plastic multi-pack wrapping, Corrugated shipping boxes, Paper belly bands. 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 underwear sector handle approximately 2-18 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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