Textiles Recycling Expo Joins Future Fabrics Expo 2026

Growing Industry Reach

The Textiles Recycling Expo debuted in June 2025 at Brussels Expo and welcomed over 3,300 attendees. Meanwhile, the Future Fabrics Expo has operated since 2011 and typically takes place in London. Its June 2025 edition recorded more than 2,000 visitors. Over time, it has also expanded through additional showcases in New York, Paris, Shanghai and Munich.

A Unified Platform for Circular Innovation

By co-locating, both events create a comprehensive meeting ground for brands, retailers, manufacturers, innovators, recyclers and policymakers. Consequently, visitors can explore the entire spectrum of sustainable materials in one place. They will discover advanced textile-to-textile recycling systems at the Textiles Recycling Expo. Simultaneously, they can review responsibly-produced fabrics at the Future Fabrics Expo. This combination supports end-to-end learning and encourages actionable progress across the sector.

Enhanced Visitor Experience

Entry remains free for both shows. Although visitors must register separately, each registration grants access to both events for all two days. Therefore, attendees can move easily between halls. They will learn about new recycling technologies, evaluate material impacts and examine pathways to close loops and reduce waste. Each expo will also host its own conference and seminar programme, thereby offering a broader educational experience.

Leadership Perspectives

“We are delighted that the Future Fabrics Expo will take place alongside our second Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels next June,” said Zied Chetoui, the Exhibition Manager of Textiles Recycling Expo. “The two events complement each other perfectly; together they will create the essential meeting place for anyone involved in sustainable and circular fashion. This announcement is fantastic news for visitors and exhibitors alike and it’s an important step towards accelerating real change across the global value chain.”

Nina Marenzi, Founder and CEO of The Sustainable Angle and Future Fabrics Expo, added: “Holding Future Fabrics Expo 2026 alongside Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels presents a great collaborative opportunity which will benefit the entire industry by facilitating brand and industry attendance and engagement, driving deeper impact. Presenting alongside each other has synergistic effects with strong complementary advantages for our exhibitors and visiting brands. With significant EU policy changes reshaping our industry, Brussels provides a suitable location for Future Fabrics Expo 2026 to enable the industry to meet climate-related targets in this new regulatory environment.”