the guide to surplus
Surplus – also known as deadstock or excess stock – is a modern reality across fashion and textile supply chains. As the industry moves toward circularity, effective resource management becomes even more critical.
The Guide to Surplus is an open-source toolkit created by Circular Sourcing, with support from the Country Road Climate Fund. Built for design teams, it shares research and first-hand knowledge to help businesses:
- Understand why surplus exists, benefits of use, transparency, circular strategies, challenges and future outlook
- Apply practical guidance on sourcing, management, testing and communications
- Implement surplus management, utilising tools and technology, including the Surplus Impact Calculator
Download the Guide now to start turning surplus into opportunity.
