United Repair Centre London (URC London), which has just opened in Haringey, brings together social impact companies United Repair Centre, Fashion-Enter and outdoor clothing brand Patagonia.It will employ and train people who have challenges finding employment in high-quality clothing repairs with an objective to “transform the apparel industry for the better”.

Haringey-based garment production company Fashion-Enter is partnering with URC London operating out of its existing facility and training the team in technical repairs.It will initially provide repairs for Patagonia’s UK-based customers, with three additional brands lined up to join the facility within the next 12 months, and space for more partners.The opening follows the success of the first United Repair Centre, la…