Business Opportunities in Branded Uniforms

Seattle Good Business Network, with support from a Seattle Public Utilities Waste-Free Communities Grant, and in collaboration with Circular Spring, is hosting a half-day workshop to support the development of new market and business opportunities through the diversion of uniform textile waste from regional landfills.

What: Business Opportunities in Branded Uniforms – Interactive Workshop
When: October 23, 2024. Breakfast at 9am, workshop from 10am-2pm
Where: Downtown Seattle
Breakfast and lunch provided!
RSVP:
- Click here if your company/organization has uniform-wearing employees [Form]
- Click here if your business seeks to repurpose or refurbish second-life uniform textiles [Form]

Branded uniforms often end up in landfills due to customizations like embroidered logos and security concerns, presenting a challenge for businesses that may be interested in utilizing those materials. This workshop will bring companies, governmental agencies, and local businesses together to explore business opportunities in branded uniforms. Whether you are looking to find meaningful solutions to your own institution’s waste or establish consistent supplies of second-life textiles for new business opportunities, this is a great opportunity to become a leader in local innovation!

Who: Stakeholders interested in exploring and advancing business opportunities around branded uniforms, including but not limited to:

Representatives from the procurement and waste management teams from institutions with uniform-wearing staff, such as:
- Hospitals and Medical
- Private Schools
- Governmental Departments
- Transportation Services
- Manufacturers
- Retailers
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Emergency services
- Maintenance
- Construction
- Etc
Local textile manufacturing and design businesses that are interested in using second-life textiles for their product lines
Service providers that fulfill key supply-chain roles such as transportation, textile recycling, consultants, etc.