platform for textile recycling industry professionals and advancing transformation. The launch event has already secured


key sponsors, including AATCC, along with a dedicated VIP area sponsored by ReJu, demonstrating strong early support from industry leaders. In addition to exhibitors, the expo has


secured partnerships with leading associa- tions. Accelerating Circularity joins as Structural Partner, working closely with the organisers to help shape the conference program to reflect the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging solutions for scalable textile-to-textile recycling. Meanwhile, SMART (Secondary Materials


and Recycled Textiles Association) has signed on as Founding Partner, bringing its expertise, advocacy, and networks to spotlight best practices and support industry-wide collaboration. Also joining as Founding Partner is American Circular Textiles, the coalition of leading fashion organisations aligned on responsible domestic circularity and sustainable fashion public policy, with an emphasis on apparel and footwear reuse and recycling. The impressive roster of supporters also


includes Textile Exchange, Carolina Recycling Association, Southern Textile Association, Fashion Takes Action, INDA Media, North American Linen Association, Waste Advantage Magazine, Ecotextile News, TextilesLoop, Denim Deal and Textile World.


Partnerships The expanded partnership with Accelerating Circularity follows the success of the Industry Alliance Hub at the 2025 Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels, where it convened stakeholders from across the textile value chain to exchange insights and forge new collaborations. The Hub brought together brands, manufacturers, recyclers, policymakers, and innovators demonstrat- ing the power of aligned action to advance circular textile systems.


Success for first European event in June


“We’re looking forward to building on the momentum that began in Brussels,” said Karla Magruder, Founder and President of Accelerating Circularity. “Providing the industry a forum for learning and collabora- tion is at the heart of making the essential transformation to new circular systems and business models.” Rachel Kibbe, Founder & CEO American


Circular Textiles, said: “This partnership further underscores the importance of alignment among recyclers, manufacturers, brands, and policymakers to scale textile circularity nationwide.” The event will feature an exhibition hall filled with leading suppliers of relevant technologies and services, plus an open conference theatre hosting keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies. Sessions will explore critical topics such as regulatory developments, market trends, technical innovations, supply chain developments, and investment opportunities. A special pavilion at the expo will bring


together local organisations to showcase the collaborative work they do in North Carolina.


Opening times Wednesday April 29th 2026: 9am - 5pm Thursday April 30th 2026: 9am – 5pm


Venue


To register for a free ticket and to find out more information, visit the event website: www.textilesrecyclingexpo.com/usa


Charlotte Convention Center (Hall C2), 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States


REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE


The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4-5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promot- ing discussion, collaboration and innovation. The event attracted 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, making it the largest ever meeting focused on textiles recycling. The audience came from across Europe and beyond, with 12% travelling from Africa, Asia and America. Attendees represented the complete


supply chain, from major waste management organisations and pioneering recyclers through to textile manufacturers and leading clothing and retail brands. The latter included sustainability specialists from companies such as Aldi, Burberry, C&A, Chanel, Decathlon, Diesel, Gucci, H&M, Hermes, Ikea, Lidl, M&S, Nike, Oxfam, Patagonia, Primark, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Uniqlo and Zara. With leading brands, innovators, and


policymakers converging under one roof, the expo emphasised the need for collaborative action to promote sustainability, adopt effective recycling technologies, and build a circular economy. The second Textiles Recycling Expo in


Europe will take place in Brussels, Belgium on 24-25 June 2026. Find out more about the free-to-attend exhibition and conference at the event website.


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