A practical guide by WRAP that provides a consistent framework, actionable circular design strategies, case studies and innovation insights to help fashion and textiles teams design products that stay in use longer and reduce environmental impacts.
Circularity Relevance
Core
The toolkit explicitly aims to embed circular design principles into product development to extend product life and reduce impacts in textiles - a core circular economy function. Source: WRAP, 2023
Circular Role
SupportEnabler
WRAP provides guidance and tools for industry actors rather than directly operating resale/repair services; functions as a support enabler (informational).
Circular Type
Informational
• Knowledge Hub
The listing is a downloadable guide (PDF) providing guidance, case studies and strategies - categorised as an informational Knowledge Hub. Source: WRAP resource page
Primary strategies inferred from guidance focus on reducing material/impact through design (R2) and enabling reuse/extended use (R3). The toolkit also supports repair (R4) and recycling considerations (R8) as secondary strategies. Evidence: toolkit content and tags (Re-use, Design for extending clothing life, Re-use & recycling). Source: WRAP, 2023
Circular Business Model
Repair, Resale / Second-hand
The toolkit supports business practices such as designing for repair and longer life which enable repair and second‑hand/resale models. This is inferred from toolkit emphasis on extending product life and 'Re-use' tags. Source: WRAP, 2023
Organisational Type
NonProfit
WRAP is a registered UK charity (No.1159512). [Source: Charity Commission / WRAP website] (https://www.wrap.ngo/)
Sector
Fashion & Textiles
The toolkit is titled and targeted at the fashion and textiles sector and was developed with the UK Textiles Pact. Source: WRAP, 2023
Geographical Reach
Global
• United Kingdom
WRAP maintains regional sites and offices (UK, Europe, Americas, Australia) and publishes resources for multiple regions, indicating global reach. Source: WRAP contact & region selector
Hardware Component
None
The toolkit is an informational resource (guide/PDF) and does not rely on specialised hardware to deliver its circular function.
Tech Map Relevance
WRAP's Circular Design Toolkit is an explicit resource to support circular design in fashion and textiles; relevant as an informational enabler for circular economy practice. Source: WRAP, 2023
Enablers are initially categorised by an AI agent, then verified by a real human. Suggestions or corrections are most welcome.
