Nikwax is a responsible business, and we want to have a tangible impact on people and the planet. Our products and partnerships speak for that, and what better day to announce our new partnership with United Repair Centre than Green Friday, the sustainable alternative to Black Friday that encourages people to shop sustainably and ethically and to be mindful of the environment…
Did you know the textile industry generates an eye-watering 92 million tonnes of waste annually, and the equivalent to a rubbish truck full of clothes ends up in global landfill sites every second? *
United Repair Centre (URC) is a pioneering social enterprise on a mission to change the clothing industry, stitch by stitch. The high quality of their repairs for leading outdoor brands gives a second life to favourite jackets, trousers, fleeces and more, whilst helping to reduce waste.
We are honoured that URC are using our cleaning and proofing products as a natural extension of their repair service to help people get the most out of their clothing for even longer. So impressed were they with the efficacy of PFAS-free Nikwax products, they’ll soon be using them to restore the performance of expertly repaired waterproofs, down gear – and more.
URC are not only passionate about repairs and aftercare, but they are passionate about people too, providing valuable employment opportunities to newcomers, young adults, and other job seekers, and operating a repair academy to expand their impact through education. Nikwax is also a values-orientated organisation, treating the people we work with fairly and equally. In 2022, we became employee-owned, meaning that all Nikwax employees have a stake in the company’s future.
URC and Nikwax are a solid match, both putting people and planet at the forefront of everything we do, and we are thrilled to be at the start of an exciting and collaborative future together.
This Green Friday, to promote the care and repair of your current outdoor gear as the sustainable alternative to buying discounted new gear, we are donating £1** from the sale of every Nikwax product sold through our popular Amazon Brand Store to our longstanding conservation partner, the European Outdoor Conservation Association.
We depend on our planet and its ecosystems, which is why we have carbon balanced all 47 years of Nikwax operations. As an outdoor company, it is our responsibility to help protect and preserve our natural world for future generations to enjoy.
*bbc.com
** up to a maximum of £1,500.
