Alexandria, VA | September 3, 2025 — The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), the international trade association representing the textile reuse and recycling industry, has been announced as a Founding Partner of the inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA, taking place April 29–30, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Textiles Recycling Expo USA (TRE USA) will be the first dedicated exhibition and conference in the United States focused entirely on textile recycling. The event will bring together recyclers, manufacturers, brands, policymakers, and innovators from across the value chain to accelerate innovation and advance circular solutions.
“We’re thrilled to partner with SMART! Together, we share a common mission to accelerate circularity and raise awareness of the urgent need for change through advocacy, networking, and education. As we look ahead to Textiles Recycling Expo USA and beyond, we’re excited to work hand in hand with SMART to strengthen connections, inspire innovation, and create lasting impact across the industry,” said Isobel Ree, Marketing Manager, Textiles Recycling Expo USA.
As a Founding Partner, SMART will help spotlight industry expertise, promote best practices, and connect stakeholders with the networks and advocacy needed to make textile circularity the new norm. Partnering with the Textiles Recycling Expo USA allows SMART to highlight its members’ global impact and ensure their voices are at the center of conversations shaping the future of this industry.
The Textiles Recycling Expo USA is the definitive meeting point for the global textile recycling value chain. From fiber-to-fiber technologies and collection systems to brand accountability and circular strategies, the Expo provides a platform for collaboration, innovation, and transformation in tackling textile waste.
Dates: April 29–30, 2026
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Find out more about the event here: https://events.amiplastics.com/textiles-recycling-expo-usa
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) is an international trade association dedicated to promoting high standards and best practices in the textile reuse and recycling industry. By championing circularity, SMART’s members divert millions of pounds of textiles from landfills, fostering economic growth while protecting the environment.
To learn more about SMART’s initiatives, partnerships, and impact, visit smartasn.org.
