The Textile Recycling Association (VHT) is the business organisation for the textile recycling industry in the Netherlands. The association was founded in 1949 and comprises more than 30 members. Nearly all major Dutch textile sorters and the larger charitable and commercial collectors of used textiles are members. Other members are companies that process and recycle second hand clothing, shoes and textiles. The VHT represents more than 90% of the businesses that are in the Dutch textile recycling industry.