The Textile Recycling Association is the UK's trade association for collectors, processors, graders, exporters of used clothing, textiles & wiping cloths.

The main objectives of this association are:

• to represent the interests of its members internationally, nationally and locally.
• to be a major force in creating a favourable climate within which merchants can operate to advantage.
• to strengthen the economic opportunities for all our members by promoting all forms of textile recycling and the second hand clothing/shoe recycling industry.
• to highlight the major environmental, social and economic benefits that the industry brings both here in the UK and in other parts of the world.
• to promote best practice in the industry.

The Textile Recycling Associations members are collectors, graders and processors of used clothing, textiles and shoes and they operate throughout the United Kingdom.