Brussels, Belgium: The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 has officially opened at Brussels Expo, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global textile value chain to accelerate the transition toward a circular textile economy. Held on 24–25 June 2026, the two-day exhibition and conference has become one of Europe’s premier events dedicated exclusively to textile recycling, circular materials, and sustainable waste management solutions.
The expo has brought together recyclers, textile manufacturers, fashion brands, retailers, technology providers, policymakers, researchers, and sustainability professionals under one roof to address one of the industry’s biggest challenges—textile waste. With more than 150 exhibitors and an expanded conference program, the event highlights the growing urgency of scaling textile circularity in response to stricter regulations and rising sustainability expectations.
Visitors are exploring a wide range of innovative technologies, including textile collection systems, automated sorting, shredding, fibre regeneration, mechanical and chemical recycling, nonwoven recycling, and the development of circular materials. Live demonstrations are providing practical insights into diverting textile waste from landfills and reintegrating recovered fibres into new production processes.
The opening day emphasized the importance of collaboration across the entire textile ecosystem as Europe prepares for major regulatory changes, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and the mandatory separate collection of textile waste. Industry leaders stressed that achieving large-scale textile-to-textile recycling will require strong partnerships among brands, recyclers, policymakers, and technology providers.
A major highlight of this year’s event is its co-location with the Future Fabrics Expo, organized by The Sustainable Angle. The joint platform aims to strengthen collaboration between recycled feedstock suppliers, material innovators, and fashion brands seeking sustainable sourcing solutions, helping accelerate the industry’s transition toward circular and low-impact materials.
The conference program addresses critical topics such as textile collection and sorting infrastructure, policy developments, fibre-to-fibre recycling, circular business models, and the investment strategies needed to support industrial-scale recycling systems. Experts from leading brands, industry organizations, and policy institutions are sharing insights on overcoming barriers to circularity.
Following a successful debut in 2025, which attracted more than 3,300 participants from around the world, the 2026 edition has expanded significantly, reflecting growing international interest in textile recycling technologies and circular business models. Organizers expect the event to further strengthen global collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fight against textile waste.
As the global textile and apparel industry faces increasing pressure from regulators, brands, and consumers to reduce its environmental footprint, Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 sends a clear message: circularity is no longer optional—it is becoming a fundamental pillar of the industry’s future.
