
Photo courtesy of Applied Market Information
Applied Market Information (AMI) is launching a U.S. version of its Textiles Recycling Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina from April 29-30, 2026. The organization states that the exhibition and conference will build on the success of the debut event in Europe, bringing together the industry to address the pressing issue of textile waste, including the recycling of fabrics, clothing, footwear, fibers and nonwovens.
The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels, Belgium, on June 4-5, and has been widely acknowledged as a landmark event for the market. It attracted 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, making it the “largest-ever meeting focused on textile recycling,” AMI says.
“We are very excited to bring the Textiles Recycling Expo to the USA”, says Zied Chetoui, event manager for the show. “We had discussions with numerous American attendees at our launch event in Europe, and it’s clear that there’s a real need for a similar meeting place for the North American textiles recycling community to help foster dialogue and progress.”
Americans discard more than 10 million tons of textiles annually, according to industry estimates, with only a fraction currently being recycled. The U.S. fashion and waste management sectors are under increasing pressure to grow recycling rates and reduce the volume of clothing and fabrics going to landfills. AMI says the Textiles Recycling Expo USA will address these challenges head-on, promoting information exchange, innovation and collaboration to create a more circular and sustainable future for the industry.
The event will feature an exhibition hall filled with leading suppliers of relevant technologies and services, plus an open conference theater 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.
Andy Beevers, events director at AMI, says, “We selected Charlotte as the location for the expo as the city and surrounding areas make up a major hub for textiles production, recycling and research. Plus, the city has great transport connections and excellent exhibition facilities.”
Exhibitors at Textiles Recycling Expo USA can expect to connect with buyers and specifiers from across the supply chain, while visitors will have the opportunity to discover innovative technologies from an international array of suppliers, as well as gain industry insights.
AMI, the organizer of the Textiles Recycling Expo, has experience in running successful trade shows and conferences in the U.S., including the Plastics World Expos in Cleveland, Ohio.
For more information, view the event’s website.
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