On September 30 and October 1, 2026, the Circular Textile Days will return for its sixth edition to the Koepelhal in Tilburg, the Netherlands, bringing together more than 1,200 visitors from over 25 countries across the textile value chain. Although the event is moving to a new location, Tilburg’s rich textile history fits perfectly with Circular Textile Days and the mission to bring the industry together. Under the motto “From Ambition to Reality,” this edition focuses on a major challenge facing the industry: translating circular goals into practical, financially viable solutions.
As ambitions for the circular economy grow, implementation becomes increasingly complex. Companies along the entire value chain are faced with difficult decisions. They are confronted with rising costs, new laws and global competition from cheap imports. The Circular Textile Days aims to create the conversations, connections and practical insights that the industry needs most right now.
Dealing with costs and complexity
According to Rachel de Gooijer from Circular Textile Days, today’s challenges for companies make collaboration more important than ever. “What we keep hearing from the industry is that companies want to move forward, but they can’t do it alone,” says de Gooijer. “The circular economy is no longer just a future discussion. New laws are beginning to reshape the industry, while at the same time companies are grappling with rising costs and increasing complexity across the supply chain. Companies are trying to figure out how to make the circular economy financially and operationally viable. That’s exactly why spaces for honest conversations and real collaboration are so important.”
In contrast to many specialist events that isolate only a certain part of the chain, the Circular Textile Days bring the entire ecosystem together. Visitors gain a comprehensive insight into the solutions that are shaping the future of the European textile industry. This includes recycling technologies; innovative materials; Procurement; traceability; Machines and circular business models.
Restructured format for industry dialogue
The 2026 edition introduces an updated event format designed to foster stronger connections throughout the two-day program. Day one begins in the afternoon with keynote lectures and guided tours of the exhibition space. There is also active matchmaking before moving on to dinner together and the new CTD café concept.
Developed in response to feedback from exhibitors and visitors, the CTD Café extends the day’s networking into a more informal setting. It offers a relaxed atmosphere after the main exhibition area closes. This creates space for the interactive discussions and ideas that are often most important.
“What stood out most last year was not just the innovation itself, but the willingness of companies to openly discuss what is not yet working,” says de Gooijer. “These honest conversations are where real progress begins.” This transparency will shape the 2026 program. It will look at upcoming legislation, circular business models, procurement and cost price pressures, material innovations, traceability and the future of circular textiles in practice.
Practical information
Tickets are now available online Circular Textile Days available.
- September – October 1, 2026
- Koepelhal Tilburg, Netherlands
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