Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Advanced Clothing Solutions with Andrew Rough
About this episode
In this episode, Andrew Rough discusses the importance of rental, resale, and repair in the fashion industry and how his company, ACS, supports these initiatives through technology and sustainability.
What does it take to run a business that keeps millions of garments in circulation every year? And why should rental, resale, and repair be part of every fashion brand’s strategy? In this episode of HappyPorch Radio , we’re joined by Andrew Rough, CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), Europe’s largest provider of circular fashion fulfillment. From RFID technology to ozone cleaning, ACS combines logistics, technology, and sustainability to help brands extend product lifetimes and build new revenue streams. ✨ In this episode: Andrew explains how ACS supports brands with rental, resale, and repair programs. We discuss why circular fashion makes business sense, not just environmental sense. How resale can attract new customers and strengthen brand loyalty. The role of data feedback loops in improving design and durability. Why ACS chose a technology-agnostic approach to integrate with partners. Andrew shares his vision for expanding circular solutions across Europe. 📌 Mentioned in this episode: ACS Clothing – https://acsclothing.co.uk 👤 About our guest: Andrew Rough is CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), a pioneer in circular fashion logistics. Under his leadership, ACS…
People in this episode
Host: Barry O'Kane
Guest: Andrew Rough
Topics covered
- circular fashion
- rental
- resale
- repair
- sustainability
- technology
- business strategy
Keywords
- circular economy
- fashion fulfillment
- RFID technology
- ozone cleaning
- data feedback loops
- brand loyalty
- product lifetimes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Advanced Clothing Solutions, HappyPorch, ACS, B Corps
Places: Europe, UK
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