United Repair Centre news and archive

United Repair Centre to add new repair hub in Paris

Circularity innovator United Repair Centre (URC) is opening a new repair hub in Paris in February 2026, to mark its third location in Europe, alongside Amsterdam and London. The expansion is being funded by a new investment of 3.2 million euros from a group of impact finance and social entrepreneurship investment companies, including Phitrust...

Featured

Background|Interview

Changemakers in fashion (part 1): Thami Schweichler, founder United Repair Centre

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition—whether or not their efforts are visible to the broader public? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts, and activists. What can we learn from their work? In episode 1: Thami Schweichler of United Repair...

Fashion

United Repair Centre and Levi's partner to launch denim repair service

Amsterdam-based United Repair Centre has announced a partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. to deliver repair services for the brand’s denim products. The collaboration aligns with Levi’s circularity goals and reflects a growing industry focus on sustainable, repair-driven fashion models. The new service, launched under the 'Love.Tear.Repair'...

Fashion

Gore-Tex trials online repair service in UK

Gore-Tex, the outdoor gear brand known for its waterproof and breathable technology, is testing a new online repair service in the UK as part of its growing focus on sustainability. This initiative, currently in its pilot phase, aims to extend the life of Gore-Tex products by providing direct access to high-quality repairs, allowing customers to...

Member

Fashion

United Repair Centre wins a 'European Trophy for Circular Fashion' in France

On the evening of December 5, the third edition of 'The European Trophies for Circular Fashion' took place in France. The event awards prizes to companies and designers who are committed to a circular fashion industry in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. United Repair Centre took home one of the trophies, as announced on LinkedIn. United...

Fashion

Perfect Moment launches new repair service

High-performance, luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment is teaming up with United Repair Centre to offer a new bespoke repair service for its customers across the UK and Europe. The ‘Perfect for Longer’ service will replace zips and poppers, add discreet patching, and a clean and refresh service for down items. Garment repairs will...

Member

Business

United Repair Centre has launched the United Repair Academy

The United Repair Centre is expanding with a new division: the United Repair Academy. Thami Schweichler, CEO of United Repair Centre announced the news on LinkedIn. The United Repair Academy was launched on January 16th in collaboration with educational institutions MBO College South for vocational training, ROC Amsterdam, and the Amsterdam-West...

Member

Business

Patagonia opens repair centre alongside URC and Fashion-Enter

Outerwear specialist Patagonia has unveiled a new repair centre in London, established alongside social impact companies United Repair Centre (URC) and Fashion Enter. The location’s goal is focused around making repairs more accessible, allowing other brands to also participate while also contributing to the local job market. Clothing...

Member

Business

Cos partners with Visa and United Repair Centre on circular initiative

Fashion retailer Cos has become one of the first partners of Visa’s new Recommerce Behavioural Insights Lab, an initiative running experiments to understand how consumers can be helped in engaging with a more circular economy. The financial services firm hopes to partner with leading brands on the cause in order to aid in bridging the gap...