Textiles Recycling Expo returns with Industry Alliance Hub

Textiles Recycling Expo will return for its second edition on 24–25 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. The Industry Alliance Hub, first introduced at the 2025 event, will also return and will be expanded with the inclusion of UKFT as a key partner. Registration for the event is free and open to all attendees.

The Industry Alliance Hub at the Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 is positioned as a central space for collaboration, knowledge exchange and discussion among organisations involved in textile recycling and circularity. The hub is intended to facilitate direct engagement between attendees and groups working on policy, innovation and sector development across the textile recycling value chain.

In 2025, the Industry Alliance Hub brought together five associations active in textile recycling and circular economy initiatives. For the 2026 edition, the hub will return with the addition of UKFT, expanding its role as a networking and resource-sharing platform focused on aligning strategic objectives with practical implementation.

Participating organisations in the Industry Alliance Hub include:

ReHubs, a partnership-based organisation that brings together stakeholders across the textile value chain to promote investment, develop initiatives and support systemic change toward a circular textile industry.
“Building on the success of the first Textiles Recycling Expo, we are excited to convene again in Brussels. To truly address the systemic challenges facing our industry, we must work together and the Industry Alliance Hub clearly demonstrates that shared commitment.” – Robert van de Kerkhof, CEO, ReHubs.

Fedustria, the Belgian federation representing the textile, woodworking and furniture industries, which supports member companies in areas including sustainability, competitiveness and regulatory frameworks.

EURATEX, the representative body for the European textile and clothing industry, working to promote competitiveness, sustainability and innovation through industry collaboration.

Denim Deal, a global foundation supporting public-private cooperation to increase the use of post-consumer recycled cotton and advance circularity in denim production.
“We are ecstatic about once again forming part of the Textile Recycling Expo. We loved the energy and crowd the first version created, and can't wait to see what this next version will bring. Collaboration is key to driving scale and systemic change, and this event is the perfect catalyst.” – Laura Vicaria, Director, Denim Deal.

Accelerating Circularity, a nonprofit organisation focused on enabling textile-to-textile recycling at commercial scale through collaborative and project-based approaches.

UKFT, the UK’s largest fashion and textile network, which acts as the industry’s leading trade association and Sector Skills Body, supporting sustainable growth across the UK fashion and textile supply chain.

The Industry Alliance Hub at the Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 will continue to function as a platform for industry engagement, bringing together stakeholders from across the value chain to promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration in support of a circular textile economy. Free registration is available for attendees.