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). Please note, depending on the number of sites that you have a sample number of sites will be audited and this will be agreed with the auditor beforehand:
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). Please note, depending on the number of sites that you have a sample number of sites will be audited and this will be agreed with the auditor beforehand:
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:
Complete Application Form to express interest
View Scheme Guidance
Pay for 'Up-Front Audit Fee'
Initial call with Scheme Auditor
Complete Self-Assessment Tool received by Scheme Auditor
Follow-up call with Scheme Auditor to review Self-Assessment & agree further evidence required
Provide the requested evidence to Scheme Auditor
Assessment completed by Scheme Auditor
Assessment feedback to the applicant with recommendations if required
Certified once the assessment has been passed
Pay 'Annual Licence Fee & Marketing'
Official Certified Member of the Infinite Textiles Scheme™
Recertification every three years (fee applies)
INFINITE TEXTILES BRAND GUIDELINES
Please see the following Brand Guide document which will provide you with clear direction if you are a partner and registered member of the Infinite Textiles™ scheme:
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). Please note, depending on the number of sites that you have a sample number of sites will be audited and this will be agreed with the auditor beforehand:
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). Please note, depending on the number of sites that you have a sample number of sites will be audited and this will be agreed with the auditor beforehand:
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:
Complete Application Form to express interest
View Scheme Guidance
Pay for 'Up-Front Audit Fee' (no charge for charities)
Sign a Letter of Commitment
Complete Self-Assessment Tool received by Scheme Auditor
Clarification interview
Audit of evidence pack delivering compliance with standard and objectives
Pay 'Annual Licence Fee & Marketing' if applicable
Official Certified Receiver of the Infinite Textiles Scheme™
Recertification every two years (fee applies)
For any queries, please contact the TSA on 0203 151 5600 or tsa@tsa-uk.org
