AMI will launch the inaugural edition of Textiles Recycling Expo USA from April 29-30, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Aiming to replicate the success of its European counterpart, the exhibition and conference will provide a crucial platform for the industry to tackle the escalating issue of textile waste, encompassing fabrics, clothing, footwear, fibers, and non-wovens.
Having debuted on June 4-5, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, the original Textiles Recycling Expo was widely lauded as a landmark event. It attracted an impressive 126 exhibitors and 3,336 visitors from 67 countries, making it the largest gathering focused on textile recycling to date.
There is a significant interest amongst American consumers for this European event, notes Zied Chetoui, Event Manager. The industry needs to set up a dedicated meeting place to foster dialogue and progress within the North American textile recycling community, he adds.
Industry estimates reveal, Americans discard over 10 million tons of textiles annually, with only a small fraction currently being recycled. The US fashion and waste management sectors are under increasing pressure to boost recycling rates and minimize landfill waste. The Textiles Recycling Expo USA will directly address these challenges, promoting information exchange, innovation, and collaboration to build a more circular and sustainable future for the industry.
The event will feature an expansive exhibition hall showcasing leading suppliers of relevant technologies and services. Additionally, an open conference theater will host keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies, delving into critical topics such such as regulatory developments, market trends, technical innovations, supply chain advancements, and investment opportunities.
Andy Beevers, Events Director at AMI, explains, Charlotte was selected as the location for the expo as the city and surrounding areas make up a major hub for textiles production, recycling and research. The city also has great transport connections and excellent exhibition facilities, he adds.
