Lappa Provides
Equip Outdoor
with an All-in-One Platform in the EU
Have Lappa prepare and submit all required registration and reporting documentation, manage communication with national authorities and producer responsibility organizations
With Lappa, Equip Outdoor has been able to:
Register under applicable textile, footwear, and packaging EPR schemes in relevant European Union countries
Appoint EPR authorized representatives where required by national regulations
Receive clear guidance on eco-fee structures and cost implications related to textile and footwear product streams
About Equip Outdoor
Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. is a provider of performance-oriented outdoor clothing, footwear, and textile accessories designed for rugged environments and active lifestyles. With a product range that spans technical apparel and footwear sold into European markets, Equip Outdoor Technologies focuses on quality, durability, and outdoor performance.
As a producer and seller of textiles & footwear placed on the European Union market, Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. is subject to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations covering textiles, footwear, and packaging waste, especially in countries where dedicated textile and footwear EPR schemes are in force.
Website: equipuk.com
Industry: Textiles & Footwear / Outdoor Apparel & Gear
Path to European EPR Compliance
As European environmental regulations have expanded to include textile and footwear producer responsibility frameworks, Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. recognized the need to ensure compliance with EPR obligations in the countries where its products are distributed.
Several EU member states — including France and others pursuing textile waste prevention and recycling schemes — require producers and importers of textiles, footwear, and related packaged products to register with national producer responsibility organizations, report on volumes placed on the market, and contribute eco-fees that support collection, reuse, and recycling operations. These obligations vary by country and are expected to evolve with broader EU sustainability policy initiatives.
Operating across different markets meant navigating distinct registration procedures, reporting requirements, and fee structures. Without a coordinated compliance approach, Equip Outdoor Technologies faced risks including reporting gaps, financial penalties, and potential distribution barriers.
Why Lappa
After evaluating potential compliance partners, Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. selected Lappa for its strong expertise in European EPR regulations, proven experience supporting textile and footwear producers, and its ability to manage multi-country EPR obligations through a centralized platform.
Key strengths included:
- Handling legal prerequisites for EPR registration in each country, including textile and footwear EPR schemes
- Clarifying which product categories and packaging streams fall under EPR obligations in each jurisdiction
- Providing transparent cost estimates, structured timelines, and clear invoicing
- Offering ongoing support for reporting, eco-fee administration, and compliance maintenance
Results & Impact
Successfully register under textile and footwear EPR schemes across key EU markets, meeting local producer responsibility obligations
Reduce compliance risk and uncertainty through Lappa’s country-specific EPR expertise
Establish structured data classification and data collection processes for textile, footwear, and packaging reporting
Streamline EPR reporting workflows across European jurisdictions through automation and centralized oversight
What’s Next
As European EPR regulations continue to evolve — particularly with expanded textile and footwear producer responsibility frameworks and ongoing packaging obligations — Equip Outdoor Technologies plans to maintain full compliance across its European distribution footprint.
Lappa will continue supporting Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. as a long-term compliance partner, assisting with registration renewals, ongoing reporting, regulatory updates, and expansion into additional European markets as regulatory frameworks and business operations evolve.