Positioned as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity, Textiles Recycling Expo will return to Brussels Expo for its second edition. The free-to-attend event brings the entire textile recycling value chain together for two days of innovation, networking, collaboration and business development.

The 2026 edition is planned on a larger scale than the launch event. More than 160 exhibitors will present textile recycling technologies, sorting systems, fibre regeneration solutions and other circular innovations in a large-scale exhibition setting. Expanded conference programme and alliance hub

Alongside the show floor, an expanded conference programme with over 70 expert speakers is scheduled. Contributors include representatives from organisations such as H&m, On, Shein, Volkswagen, Dhl, Primark, Textile Exchange, Fashion for Good, Unep, Euratex, the European Commission and Pciaw.

New for this year are the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards, which recognise excellence and innovation across the sector, and the Reju VIP Lounge. The Industry Alliance Hub will also be expanded, bringing together initiatives and associations including Ukft, Pciaw, Rehubs, Accelerating Circularity, Fedustria, Denim Deal and Euratex. Networking across the textile value chain

Organisers expect thousands of professionals from across the global textile value chain, including brands, retailers, recyclers, manufacturers, policymakers, technology providers and sustainability organisations. The event highlights extensive networking formats plus complimentary access to Future Fabrics Expo, which takes place alongside Textiles Recycling Expo.

Against a backdrop of rising regulatory pressure and growing investment in textile circularity, the Brussels gathering is positioned as a platform to explore scalable solutions, form partnerships and gain insight into the future development of textile recycling. With registration completely free, professionals from textiles, recycling, waste management, sustainability, manufacturing, retail and policy are invited to secure their place.