Bonus textile repair: a virtuous scheme held back by a shortage of skills

An article by Morgane Monteiro and Sophie Baqué

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29 January 2026 à 11h19

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Publication: 29 January 2026 à 11h19, Updated on 2 February 2026 à 15h13

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Two years after a launch in the fashion sector, the French repair "bonus" is struggling to scale up. The main reason is a limited pool of repairers constrained by poor recruitment. We share an analysis from Elsa Chassagnette, Head of the Repair Fund at eco-organisation Refashion.

An article by Morgane Monteiro and Sophie Baqué

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Publication: 29 January 2026 à 11h19, Updated on 2 February 2026 à 15h13

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While the repair bonus scheme was extended to underwear and household linen categories in 2025, the number of repairs supported by the bonus has only grown moderately last year. In 2025, adoption levelled off, held back by recruitment challenges among repairers.

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Featured image of the article Morgane Monteiro

Morgane Monteiro Journalist

Journaliste économique pour mind Retail depuis 2024, j’analyse la transformation digitale du commerce.

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Sophie Baqué Chief Editor of mind Retail

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