Sustainable textile recycling for businesses

Businesses of all sizes across Australia are reducing waste and driving sustainability by partnering with After. Whether you’re a manufacturer, retailer, supplier, service provider, or organisation, our hassle-free textile recycling service helps you divert textiles from landfill while supporting a circular economy.

How It Works

  • 📦 Monthly Pickups – Ideal for businesses with less than 100kg of textiles. See our collection schedule here (available in metro Melbourne and Sydney areas only).

    🚛 Anytime Pickup – Have over 100kg? We arrange a tailored collection on a date that suits you. (Available Australia-wide)

    🏢 Drop-off or Courier – Prefer to send your textiles to us? Deliver them to our Melbourne or Sydney warehouses at a discounted rate.

  • Once collected, we sort, repurpose, and recycle your textiles—ensuring they don’t end up in landfill. Check out our recycling and up-cycling partners here.

  • We provide businesses with impact reports to support your sustainability and ESG reporting.

Make an Enquiry

Please provide your details below to receive a quotation for our commercial textile waste collection services.

E.g. cotton/polyester branded uniforms

Case Studies

At After, we empower businesses to take control of their textile waste and contribute to a circular economy. Whether it’s responsibly managing surplus inventory, recycling damaged goods, or repurposing textile offcuts, we provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of forward-thinking organizations.

Our case studies showcase how businesses across industries have partnered with After to divert waste from landfills, reduce their environmental footprint, and create measurable impact. From collection and recycling to secure destruction and custom reporting, these stories highlight the tangible outcomes of embracing sustainable practices.

Explore how After is helping businesses turn textile waste challenges into opportunities for meaningful change.

The Print Bar.

As a leader in custom t-shirt printing, The Print Bar was committed to addressing the challenge of managing surplus stock caused by misprints and production errors. By partnering with After, they found a tailored solution for secure destruction and ethical recycling, ensuring these materials were diverted from landfills.

This collaboration not only aligned with The Print Bar’s sustainability goals but also provided them with an Impact Report, showcasing the tangible environmental benefits of their efforts. Together, we’re creating a circular future, one textile at a time.

Tait.

Tait, an Australian leader in outdoor furniture design, partnered with After to align their production process with their commitment to sustainability. Faced with the challenge of managing fabric offcuts from their manufacturing, Tait worked with After to ethically recycle these materials and prevent textile waste from ending up in landfills.

This partnership not only reinforces Tait’s dedication to sustainable design but also highlights the power of collaboration in driving a circular economy. Together, we’re turning waste into opportunity and setting a new standard for environmentally conscious craftsmanship.

  • “After were very responsive to my enquiries and ensured a smooth process."

    Ivanhoe Grammar School - Plenty Campus

  • "Simple and easy. There was no hassle, no push to act. Responses were prompt and friendly. It was our first time using a service like this and it was great!"

    Kattsafe

  • "We love After’s service, mission, and the impact they’re making. Their recycling solution helps us clear out stock efficiently while ensuring our textiles are repurposed sustainably."

    Parnham Group

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Got Questions?

Why should we recycle our textile waste?

— In Victoria, commercial sectors produce 65% of textile waste, with 85% of textiles globally ending up in landfills. This contributes to 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions. Consumers demand brands to take responsibility for waste and save the planet. We support business in sustainable textile waste disposal, partnering with you every step of the way.

How do I schedule a collection?

— Complete our enquiry form with the necessary information regarding the quantity and type of waste. Our team will review and approve your collection request. Following that, we will send you a quote via email. If you have any questions or need to make any modifications, please reach out to us at hello@after.net.au.

Have more questions?

Visit our FAQ page here - scroll down to the bottom to find the For Business section.