Consultation on UK Best Available Techniques for preventing or minimising impacts on the environment from industry
Section 4: The textiles sector
Background
The textiles sector covers industrial processes such as pre-treatment, dyeing, coating, printing and finishing of textiles. These processes support the production of a wide range of goods including clothing, linen, carpets and other home textiles. In the UK, the sector mainly consists of dye houses, wool scourers and carpet manufacturers. Common processes within the sector include washing, bleaching, mercerisation and dyeing of fibres or finished textiles.
Overview of regulated installations in the UK
In 2023, the textiles sector had 26 permitted installations in the UK. 23 of these were located in England, 2 in Scotland and 1 in Northern Ireland. 3 of these sites are known to have ceased operating.
UK BATC for the textiles industry
UK BATC Textiles Industry formal draft
UK BATC Textiles Industry formal draft interpretation guidance and supplementary information