The first US edition of Textiles Recycling Expo has garnered backing from major industry stakeholders for its 29-30 April 2026 show.
Textiles Recycling Expo USA
The expo, which debuted in Europe in June, attracted 126 exhibitors and 3,336 attendees from 67 countries, which it claims made it the largest gathering dedicated to textiles recycling.
The first Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026 will be organised by Applied Market Information (AMI) at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina.
The list of exhibitors for the event includes companies such as Syre, Beyond Retro, Bank & Vogue, Valerius, Circ, and Debrand.
Syre, a founding exhibitor will align closely with the US event as it is preparing to open its first plant in North Carolina, which will have the capacity to produce 10,000 metric tons (mt) of circular polyester each year.
Syre’s involvement is supported by major retailers like H&M, Target, Gap, and Houdini Sportswear.
The event has also attracted sponsors, including American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and a dedicated VIP area sponsored by ReJu.
The expo has also formed partnerships with associations including Accelerating Circularity, which serves as a structural partner and collaborates with organisers to develop a conference programme that addresses critical industry challenges and explores scalable solutions for textile-to-textile recycling.
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has joined as a founding partner, contributing its experience and networks to highlight best practices and foster collaboration across the industry.
Other supporters include the Southern Textile Association, Fashion Takes Action, North American Linen Association and the Carolina Recycling Association.
The Textiles Recycling Expo USA offers free admission to attendees who can explore technologies and services.
An open conference theatre will host expert-led panels, keynote presentations, and discussions.
These components aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration while advancing the transition toward a circular textiles’ economy. Inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026 gains industry backing.
