RE-QT = Repair, Repurpose, Resell, Reloop & Recycle Your The QT Garments
The UK alone produces over 200,000 tons of textile waste a year and most of this ends up in landfills. Also, textiles made with synthetic fabrics will remain in our environment for hundreds of years, polluting and releasing toxic chemicals and micro plastics.
Textile waste and pollution is a huge problem that we are committed to help tackle in every way we can. Part of that commitment is making all-natural, non-toxic and plastic-free clothes, and taking responsibility for the lifecycle of our clothes.
Since our garments are designed for circularity, they can easily be fully recycled. So when you think you are done with your The QT garments, please, allow them to continue to serve their purpose and DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!
✂️ REPAIR
Pretty much anything worn or torn can be repaired to perfection! We have partnered with the Alteration Yard so that when you bring your The QT garments to them for repairing, they will be repaired with the same soft and gorgeous 100% GOTS organic cotton fabrics that the garments were originally made with.
🧵 REPURPOSE
There are many ways to alter and repurpose garments with the help of a service like the Alteration Yard. For example, if you have a pair of The QT long bottoms with ruined knees, they can either be repaired with new knee patches or repurposed into gorgeous, unisex, organic shorts. You can turn long sleeve tops or jackets into short sleeve tops or vest, or have them altered to a bigger or a smaller size - the possibilities are endless!
⭕️ RESELL & RELOOP
At The QT, we are committed to building a sustainable and circular brand that fosters positive change in the fashion industry. We believe that fashion should be circular, and we design our products with that in mind.
To achieve this goal, we exclusively use GOTS certified 100% organic cotton, employ water-based inks, and use packaging that is plastic-free and sustainably sourced. Our clothing is designed to be as close as possible to fully recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable, and we prioritise creating timeless, hand-me-downable pieces.
To further support the circular fashion movement, we offer our Reloop take-back programme in partnership with Thelittleloop, making it easier than ever for you to return your outgrown The QT pieces. We take them back to be rehomed, repurposed, or responsibly recycled. And if reselling is more your style, we also recommend exploring peer-to-peer marketplaces, ensuring each piece of clothing continues its journey, reducing waste and giving it a second life.
Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment while still enjoying fashion responsibly. If repairing, repurposing, reselling or trading in isn't an option for you...
♻️ RECYCLE
You can recycle your The QT garments with us and get a discount voucher for 20% off a future purchase. Simply send your unwanted The QT garments to:
The QT RE-QT
4 Hook Heath Farm
Woking
Surrey
GU22 0JR
United Kingdom
Make sure to include a note saying that you wish to recycle the garments along with an email address that we can send your voucher code to.
What condition does the garment have to be in?
We will accept used The QT garments in any condition.
What do you do with the used garments?
Garments in good condition will be repaired and donated and garments that are not wearable will be recycled with local environmentally responsible textile recycling programmes.