Textiles Recycling Expo USA to Debut in April 2026
Discover the Future of Textile Circularity
AMI is set to introduce the US edition of its Textiles Recycling Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center, North Carolina, from April 29–30, 2026. The upcoming exhibition and conference aims to build on the successful debut of the European event by uniting industry stakeholders to tackle the urgent issue of textile waste—including the recycling of clothing, fibers, nonwovens, footwear, and fabrics.
The inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo was held in Brussels, Belgium on June 4–5, 2025, and was widely praised as a breakthrough for the sector. With 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, it became the largest gathering ever focused on textile recycling.
“We are very excited to bring the Textiles Recycling Expo to the USA,”
said 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.”
According to industry estimates, Americans discard over 10 million tons of textiles each year, with only a small portion currently being recycled. As both the fashion and waste management sectors face growing pressure to improve recycling rates and reduce landfill waste, the Textiles Recycling Expo USA will directly address these challenges. It will promote collaboration, innovation, and information exchange to help create a more circular and sustainable textile future.
The event will showcase:
- An exhibition hall featuring leading technology and service suppliers
- An open conference theater with keynotes, panel discussions, and case studies
Key topics will include:
- Regulatory updates
- Market developments
- Supply chain strategies
- Technical advances
- Investment opportunities
“We selected Charlotte as the location for the expo,”
explained Andy Beevers, Events Director at AMI,
“because the city and its surrounding areas form a major hub for textile production, recycling, and research. It also offers excellent transport links and first-class exhibition facilities.”
Exhibitors at the US edition can expect to engage with influential buyers and decision-makers across the supply chain, while visitors will gain insight into global innovations in textile recycling and future market directions.
AMI has deep experience organizing major industry events in the US, including the Plastics World Expos in Cleveland, OH, which have become North America’s largest annual plastics industry gatherings with a strong focus on recycling.
More info: https://events.amiplastics.com/textiles-recycling-expo-usa