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INFINITE TEXTILES™ SCHEME

The scheme is designed to accredit businesses for their responsible and innovative practices in sustainable handling of textiles products throughout its life cycle. As much as it is geared for the current challenges in the industry, it is equally a forward looking solution for the way things are developing in this sector.

Please see the brochures below for more information about the scheme:

I’M A COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY

 
HOW DO I JOIN THE SCHEME?

The first step is to express your interest by completing the following Application Form and returning it directly to us at tsa@tsa-uk.org.

Please also see the Scheme Guidance below for further details. 

APPLY FOR THE SCHEME

GUIDANCE FOR THE SCHEME

Once you have submitted your application form, the TSA team will be in touch to assist with the next steps.

WHAT WILL IT COST TO BE A CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY?

TSA Member

Please note, there is an Up-Font Audit Fee which will be charged directly by the audit company once you have completed the Application Form. This is required to be paid before you have your initial call with the scheme auditor.

Once you have passed the assessment carried out by the auditor, a Licence & Marketing Fee is due to be paid directly to the TSA. Upon receipt of payment, you become an official Certified Member of the Infinite Textiles™ scheme and a certificate will be issued. Please note the Licence & Marketing Fee is an annual fee charged consecutively for 3 years until a re-audit is due. Once the re-audit has been passed the annual fee will due again. For more details, please refer to the Scheme Guide. 

Please see the fee breakdown below charged to TSA Members only (all costs are exclusive of VAT): 

TSA Member Fee
Single Site
Two Sites
3-5 Sites
6-10 Sites
11-20 Sites
21+ Sites
Up-front Audit Fee
£925
£1,620
£2,545
£3,935
£6,475
On Application
Annual Licence & Marketing Fee
£175
£260
£350
£650
£850
£1,000

TSA Non-Member

Please note the same fee structure applies for TSA Non-Members as stated above for Members but charged at double the price.  

Please see the fee breakdown below charged to TSA Non-Members (all costs are exclusive of VAT): 

TSA Non-Member Fee
Single Site
Two Sites
3-5 Sites
6-10 Sites
11-20 Sites
21+ Sites
Up-front Audit Fee
£1,850
£3,240
£5,090
£7,870
£12,950
On Application
Annual Licence & Marketing Fee
£350
£520
£700
£1,300
£1,700
£2,000
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY MEMBER OF THE INFINITE TEXTILES™ SCHEME?

 Please see the full set-up process below to join the scheme from the start to certification:

Step 1
Complete Application Form to express interest
Step 1
Step 2
View Scheme Guidance
Step 2
Step 3
Pay for 'Up-Front Audit Fee'
Step 3
Step 4
Initial call with Scheme Auditor
Step 4
Step 5
Complete Self-Assessment Tool received by Scheme Auditor
Step 5
Step 6
Follow-up call with Scheme Auditor to review Self-Assessment & agree further evidence required
Step 6
Step 7
Provide the requested evidence to Scheme Auditor
Step 7
Step 8
Assessment completed by Scheme Auditor
Step 8
Step 9
Assessment feedback to the applicant with recommendations if required
Step 9
Step 10
Certified once the assessment has been passed
Step 10
Step 11
Pay 'Annual Licence Fee & Marketing'
Step 11
Step 12
Official Certified Member of the Infinite Textiles Scheme™
Step 12
Step 13
Recertification every three years (fee applies)​
Step 13

I’M A RECYCLER, AGGREGATOR OR A CHARITY

 
HOW CAN I BE PART OF THE SCHEME?

As part of the Infinite Textiles™ Standard, it is a requirement for end-of-life textiles to be made available for reuse, repurpose, recycle or waste management processes through approved and certified recycler or aggregators (Receivers). Therefore, you can apply to become an approved Receiver and certified under the Infinite Textiles™ scheme.

Please the different types of Receivers below:

Reuser

Repurposer

Aggregator

Recycler

An organisation who enables the product to remain in the same format and to be networked through a charity to support someone in need e.g. Textile Multi-banks.

An organisation who assists in repurposing the product e.g. a bag for life. All products must be recyclable or where not possible as a minimum to create Energy from Waste (EfW).

An organisation who consolidates end-of-life textiles from the certified Commercial Laundry for forward transportation to a Certified Receiver.

An organisation that processes the product ideally fibre to fibre e.g. a bedsheet into a t-shirt. Where not possible can be recycled into other products.

HOW DO I APPLY TO THE SCHEME?

The first step is to express your interest by completing the following Application Form and returning it directly to us at tsa@tsa-uk.org.

Please also see the Scheme Guidance below for further details. 

APPLY FOR THE SCHEME

GUIDANCE FOR THE SCHEME

WHAT WILL IT COST TO BE A CERTIFIED RECEIVER?

TSA Supply Partner – Receiver

Please note, there is an Up-Font Audit Fee which will be charged directly by the audit company once you have completed the Application Form. This is required to be paid before the process is started.

Please note if you are a Supply Partner of the the TSA there is no Licence & Marketing Fee due. For more details, please refer to the Scheme Guide. 

Please see the fee breakdown below charged to TSA Supply Partners only (all costs are exclusive of VAT): 

TSA Supply Partner Fee
Single Site
Two Sites
3-5 Sites
6-10 Sites
11-20 Sites
21+ Sites
Up-front Audit Fee
£925
£1,620
£2,545
£3,935
£6,475
On Application
Annual Licence & Marketing Fee
Free of Charge
Free of Charge
Free of Charge
Free of Charge
Free of Charge
Free of Charge

TSA Non-Supply Partner – Receiver 

Please note, there is an Up-Font Audit Fee which will be charged directly by the audit company once you have completed the Application Form. This is required to be paid before the process is started.

Once you have passed the assessment carried out by the auditor, a Licence & Marketing Fee is due to be paid directly to the TSA. Upon receipt of payment, you become an official Certified Receiver of the Infinite Textiles™ scheme and a certificate will be issued. Please note the Licence & Marketing Fee is an annual fee charged consecutively for 3 years until a re-audit is due. Once the re-audit has been passed the annual fee will due again. For more details, please refer to the Scheme Guide. 

Please see the fee breakdown below charged to TSA Non-Supply Partners (all costs are exclusive of VAT): 

TSA Non-Supply Partner Fee
Single Site
Two Sites
3-5 Sites
6-10 Sites
11-20 Sites
21+ Sites
Up-front Audit Fee
£925
£1,620
£2,545
£3,935
£6,475
On Application
Annual Licence & Marketing Fee
£175
£260
£350
£650
£850
£1,000

Charity – Receiver

Please note, there is no charge for a charity to join the scheme. For more details, please refer to the Scheme Guide. 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO BECOME A CERTIFIED RECEIVER OF THE INFINITE TEXTILES™ SCHEME?

 Please see the full set-up process below to join the scheme from the start to certification:

Step 1
Complete Application Form to express interest
Step 1
Step 2
View Scheme Guidance
Step 2
Step 3
Pay for 'Up-Front Audit Fee' (no charge for charities)
Step 3
Step 4
Sign a Letter of Commitment
Step 4
Step 5
Complete Self-Assessment Tool received by Scheme Auditor
Step 5
Step 6
Clarification interview
Step 6
Step 7
Audit of evidence pack delivering compliance with standard and objectives
Step 7
Step 8
Pay 'Annual Licence Fee & Marketing' if applicable
Step 8
Step 9
Official Certified Receiver of the Infinite Textiles Scheme™
Step 9
Step 10
Recertification every two years (fee applies)
Step 10

For any queries, please contact the TSA on 0203 151 5600 or tsa@tsa-uk.org