Textiles Recycling Expo 2026

Stands with machinery and people walking around
Start/End date
to
Event type
Conference,
Exhibition
Country
Belgium
City
Brussels
Sector
Circular design,
Machinery and Equipment,
Recycling,
Textiles, apparel and leather
Scope
International
Key Area
Secondary raw materials
Organising Body
AMI
Event website

The Textiles Recycling Expo will focus on solving the pressing issue of textile waste.

It will explore the broader picture of recycling: materials innovation, logistics, recycling infrastructure, manufacturing and policy. 

Key themes include the growing shift from pilot projects toward operational systems capable of scaling textile circularity commercially, scaling and supply chain transformation, the importance of logistics and reverse supply chains, cross-sector collaboration, and the future regulatory framework shaping textile circularity across Europe. 

The Expo will be an opportunity for the complete textile supply chain, including leading recyclers, waste managers, textile manufacturers, clothing suppliers and retailers, to discuss implementation, collaboration and industrial-scale solutions for textile circularity. 

Participants can also find out about the latest sorting, shredding and recycling technologies, pioneering textile recyclers, and fibre and fabric manufacturers using reclaimed materials.

The programme includes:

  • high-level panel discussions, practical case studies and in-depth keynote sessions, with speakers from globally recognised brands and organisations including On, H&M, DHL, Volkswagen, Shein, Textile Exchange, Fashion For Good, UNEP, EURATEX, European Environment Agency, European Commission,
  • an exhibition floor with over 160 exhibitors showcasing the latest developments in textile collection, sorting, recycling technologies, fibre regeneration, traceability systems, AI-driven automation and circular material innovation,
  • live demonstrations of cutting-edge machinery sorting, processing and transforming textiles into new materials. For instance, you will be able to see the Mesdan Laboratory Shredding Machine which transforms industrial textile waste and worn-out clothes back into their original fibre forms, and NewRetex's fully automated, AI-powered sorting facilities for post-consumer textiles,
  • the Textiles Recycling Awards, recognising excellence across six categories and celebrating the organisations, initiatives and innovations driving measurable progress toward textile circularity,  
  • the Industry Alliance Hub, a central meeting point for knowledge sharing, collaboration and meaningful dialogue, where participants can connect directly with the organisations shaping policy, innovation and progress across the textile recycling sector,
  • the Reju VIP Lounge, a space where retailers, global brands and industry leaders can connect.

Speakers will include:

  • Lars Fogh Mortensen, Circular Economy, Consumption and Production Expert | European Environment Agency 
  • Alan Wheeler, Chief Executive | Textile Recycling Association 
  • Luca Campadello, General Manager | Erion 
  • Rebecca Geppert, Director of Partnerships | Refiberd 
  • Jeppe Mogensen, Design Director | Gabriel 
  • Ana Rodes, Head of Sustainability | Recover 
  • Mikko Siukosaari Co-Founder & CMO | Ninyes Inc 
  • Nicolas Menet, Engineer | Axens 
  • Raouf Medimagh, CEO | Recyc'Elit 
  • William Tenn, Senior Research Associate | INVISTA 
  • Mauro Scalia, Director Sustainable Businesses | EURATEX 
  • Paul Doertenbach, Head of Landbell Textile EPR Programme | Landbell Group / European Recycling Platform (ERP) 
  • Edward Atobrah Binkley, General Secretary | Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association

The Textiles Recycling Expo will run alongside the Future Fabrics Expo, creating an unparalleled opportunity to drive positive change along the fashion and textile supply chain.

This event will take place at Brussels Expo on 24-25 June. It will be in person and there is no charge for attending. Register here!