Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Advanced Clothing Solutions with Andrew Rough

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 – 👤 About our guest: Andrew Rough is CEO of Advanced Clothing Solutions (ACS), a pioneer in circular fashion logistics. Under his leadership, ACS has grown into a global partner for fashion brands, enabling rental, resale, repair, and more — all while earning recognition as one of the UK’s top 10 B Corps. Learn more at 🌍 About HappyPorch HappyPorch is a purpose-driven software engineering consultancy focused on the circular economy. Learn more: 💌

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Exploring Circular Tech: Rental - Advanced Clothing Solutions with Andrew Rough is an episode from Happy Porch Radio by Barry O'Kane.

This episode is 36:14 long.

This episode was published on Sep 18, 2025.

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