According to a press release, Primark, the low-cost fashion retailer, is strengthening its commitment to the circular economy and sustainability by introducing textile collection points in its stores across Spain this spring.
Primark to launch in-store second-hand clothing and textile collection in Spain this spring. – Primark
In parallel, the company is offering free repair workshops in several of its stores in Spain while expanding its textile collection program to extend the lifespan of garments, reduce waste, and contribute to a more circular fashion economy.
The collection points will be available in Spain this spring after being successfully implemented in the UK, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Customers will be able to drop off clothing, footwear, accessories, and home textiles—regardless of brand or condition—at designated collection points in stores.
The company’s collaboration with Yellow Octopus ensures that these items will be reused or recycled. All profits from the program will be donated to Unicef, which supports access to education, healthcare, clean water, and humanitarian aid for children in crisis situations.
Additionally, repair workshops are designed to teach essential sewing skills, such as replacing buttons, fixing zippers, and adding pockets, helping consumers extend the life of their garments.
After piloting this initiative in several European markets, Primark has already conducted over 400 repair workshops in France, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and Ireland, offering more than 7,000 free sessions to customers and employees. In Spain, workshops will take place in Madrid, Málaga, Zaragoza, and Barcelona before expanding to A Coruña, Bilbao, Madrid, Sant Cugat, Seville, and Valencia later this year.
Carlos Inácio, general manager of Primark Iberia, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to “making fashion more sustainable by helping customers extend the lifespan of their garments.”
He also added, “Through initiatives such as our repair workshops and textile collection program, we take steps towards a more circular approach to fashion. We believe that small changes—like learning how to mend a garment or recycling textiles responsibly—can make a big difference in reducing waste and building a more sustainable future.”
These initiatives fall under Primark Cares, the brand’s global sustainability strategy. Additionally, the retailer has committed to improving garment durability by 2025 and has introduced a durability framework developed in collaboration with environmental organization Hubbub and the University of Leeds School of Design.
