Fire crews were initially called to Savanna Rags, off Nottingham Road, on Saturday, March 18, just before 3.50pm.
At its height, about 100 firefighters from 16 crews across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire were in attendance.
Nearby residents were evacuated with a “place of safety” set up at Oak Tree Leisure Centre, while electricity was switched off as firefighters worked.
As the dust settles, we thought we would take a look back at the factory and its role within the community.
Savanna Rags, a TRUST-accredited textile grader and collector, and member of the Textile Recycling Association, opened its doors in 1994.
The family-run recycling factory collected clothing from charity shops, local authorities, schools, other businesses and textile banks.
The business carried out a range of services, including clothing collections, issuing payment for kilos of clothing and preparing clothing in grades to export to other countries.
Its mission statement is to “divert excess clothing away from landfill and into the communities of the developing world to empower their communities.”
However, following the fire Savanna Rags, on a social media post, announced the firm would cease operations with immediate effect.
Here are 10 photos of the factory in happier times during previous site visits from your Chad...
1. Outside the factory
Located at Maunside, Green Line Industrial Estate, Mansfield. Photo: Lizzi Lathrop
2. Savanna Rags
Skilled textile collectors weighed the clothing items collected and separated items into categories. Photo: Rachel Atkins
