Future Fabrics Expo 2026 heads to Brussels alongside Textiles Recycling Expo
Future Fabrics Expo will open its 2026 edition on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, bringing its material sourcing platform to a wider European audience. For the first time, the event will run alongside the Textiles Recycling Expo, Europe’s dedicated gathering for textile recycling companies, researchers, and circular supply-chain specialists.
Holding the two events under one roof creates more chances for conversations across the supply chain and helps brands explore responsible solutions in one trip. By joining forces, both expos aim to support the shift toward a decarbonised and circular textiles industry built on lower-impact fibres and materials produced within planetary limits.
Nina Marenzi, Founder and CEO of the Future Fabrics Expo and The Sustainable Angle, shared her thoughts on the move.
“Brussels offers the right setting for 2026. EU policy changes are reshaping how the sector operates, and bringing these two events together makes it easier for brands and suppliers to align with the new expectations. Presenting side by side strengthens the experience for exhibitors and visitors and encourages deeper engagement across the industry.”
Future Fabrics Expo is known as the largest sourcing showcase focused purely on responsibly produced, certified and preferred materials for fashion, footwear, interiors, and lifestyle products. Since its start in 2011, the event has taken place mainly in London, with curated editions hosted in New York and Paris. In 2025, its global collaboration with Performance Days helped expand the Innovation Hub to New York, Shanghai, Portland, and Munich.
The 2026 edition in Brussels marks one of its most significant expansions so far. By aligning with the Textiles Recycling Expo, Future Fabrics Expo strengthens its role as a central meeting point for brands seeking reliable sourcing options and a clearer view of material circularity. Exhibitors, suppliers, and visitors will gain access to a broader network, more practical insights, and a setting shaped by current European regulatory priorities.
As the industry moves toward cleaner and more resilient material systems, both events aim to support companies in finding workable solutions for responsible sourcing, recycling, and long-term sustainability planning.
