Repairing to extend
the service life of clothing and footwear
In 2023
Refashion launched the Repair Fund, a mechanism born from the AGEC Law, to encourage consumers to get their clothing and footwear repaired thanks to financial support incentives.
The objective is to reinforce the visibilty of the network of repair companies and their know-how, accompany professionals from the sector in increasing their skills and make consumer more aware of the feasibility of repairing products.
The Repair Bonus, a financial incentive ranging from €6 to €25 and designed for consumers, was launched on November 7th,
Accessible thanks to a network of almost 600 repair points which were labelled in 2023, it has raised a significant amount of interest among the media, but also among the general population in France, proof of the new and growing trend towards repair, a key pillar in extending product life duration and reducing waste.
This Repair Bonus comes within a wider vision aiming to transform everyday consumer practices.