PARTNERS
Structural Partner
Accelerating Circularity believes in the power of collaboration. Our stakeholder-led approach brings together diverse voices and expertise to develop and implement solutions that drive systemic change. Through research, pilot projects, and industry partnerships, we're building the infrastructure and systems needed to scale textile-to-textile recycling and create a truly circular economy.
In just four short years, Accelerating Circularity has made remarkable strides in transforming the textile industry. Our journey, while young, is one of passion, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to a circular economy. We believe that understanding our rapid progress is essential to fueling our future impact. Join us as we trace the key milestones that have propelled us forward in our mission to eliminate textile waste.
Founding Partners
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), an international nonprofit trade association established in 1932, represents the for-profit textile reuse and recycling industry, promoting best practices and supporting sustainable, circular solutions. Its global members collect, process, and repurpose used clothing and related materials, reducing solid waste and creating thousands of green jobs. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, SMART advances both environmental responsibility and economic opportunity.
Media Partners
The Southern Textile Association (STA), founded in 1908, is a nonprofit organization for individuals in the textile and related industries with a common interest in all phases of textile manufacturing. The purpose of the Association as stated in its Charter is to promote good fellowship among its members; to exchange professional knowledge and experience on subjects relating to textile manufacturing; to promote other social, educational, personnel relations, research, and other scientific activities for the benefit of the members, their companies and the textile industry. The association, which boasts a membership of nearly 500 individuals, holds seven conferences per year in various parts of the Carolinas in the U.S.
eTC (eTextileCommunications.com) is a digital news publication dedicated to providing valuable, high-quality information that readers, advertisers and sponsors find beneficial, reliable and unique. eTC seeks to provide insight into issues affecting the global textile industry; to offer a forum for discussion and feedback; and to create a community network of industry professionals. Readers can opt-in to receive a weekly e-newsletter (6,900+ subscribers worldwide) containing highlights of all new content on the website during the previous week.
Fashion Takes Action (FTA) is Canada’s leading non-profit advancing sustainability in the fashion industry. We empower citizens, educators, and businesses with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change, from climate education in classrooms to circular solutions for industry leaders. As convenor of the Canadian Circular Textiles Consortium (CCTC), we bring stakeholders together to tackle textile waste and drive systemic change. Through research, education, events, and corporate training, we’re helping shape a fashion future rooted in transparency, circularity, and responsible consumption.
North American Linen Association (NALA)
North American Linen Association (NALA) brings together interest groups from all stages of the supply chain to revive the North American flax fiber industry including linen, non-wovens, composites and co-products.
Waste Advantage is dedicated to covering the solid waste and recycling industry, focusing on our key audience that consists of municipal and private sector executives and operations managers in the areas of collection, transfer stations, recycling, landfills, waste conversion, waste diversion/reuse, sustainability, and C&D activities throughout North America. Diverse content helps our audience stay informed through the latest news, best practices, equipment and technology, and a dedicated MarketPlace connects buyers and sellers of new and used equipment and services.
The Denim Deal is a global foundation that acts as a catalyst for public-private collaboration. Our mission is to close the loop in denim by scaling the use of post-consumer recycled (POCR) cotton in the denim industry.
The purpose-led multimedia news platform for sustainability in the global fashion and textile industry.
American Recycler News is the most effective publication to reach recycling, waste and salvage professionals in the United States. Our readers depend on us for news items, editorial, product information and advertising options (print, weekly and monthly digital). We provide professional creative services and online exposure via our unique service to advertisers: all print ads are also displayed at our website. The AR Buyer’s Guide is our most downloaded pdf.
TextilesLoop is the new magazine dedicated to circularity in materials, manufacturing, and design. It is written by AMI Magazines journalists it features articles based on research into companies and innovations in the industry.
FashionUnited is an independent platform which collects, creates and communicates content relevant to the industry.
As fashion's most trusted global network for 20 years, it provides a competitive recruitment advantage for the world’s leading brands through storytelling and branding. Established in over 30 countries and 10 languages, FashionUnited optimizes the industry's way of working - making it more efficient and transparent.
GLOBAL RECYCLING is an English-speaking magazine dedicated to exploring business opportunities and international markets within the recycling industry.
Each edition of the magazine focuses on a range of topics, with the primary emphasis on editorial issues related to the international disposal and recycling industry. Additionally, the magazine addresses other significant topics such as recovered paper, plastics, and metals. Furthermore, it highlights new recycling processes and machinery.
Technical Textiles International
Technical Textiles International and its sister website Technical-Textiles.Net cover the technical textiles industry globally, from new products and processes, to market, application and industry news. It contains in-depth feature articles written by leading industry figures, and full coverage of major international fibre and textile conferences and exhibitions. Subscription includes a comprehensive buyers' guide to the technical textiles industry.
Recycling International is a must-read magazine for everything you need to know about latest developments in the recycling business.
- An invaluable source of information on the all-important global recycling issues of the day
- Featuring contributions from the most prominent and influential players in the recycling industry worldwide
- Providing readers with all the latest news with a vital bearing on their businesses
- Reaching out to more than 30 000 industry leaders and decision-makers in more than 125 countries
Kohan Textile Journal is a leading textile portal in the Middle East and Africa region, which facilitates the presence of suppliers of textile raw materials, goods, and textile machinery in the region, and also acquaints the textile activists with the latest products and up-to-date technologies.
Global Textile Times is a leading magazine and online information platform featuring the latest insights, articles, news and developments from varied sectors of the textile industry. Trusted and accessed by industry leaders and professionals, it serves as a platform of choice for staying informed and updated about the latest in the global textile industry.
The texfash.com project is a digital publication that explores the global textiles-apparel-fashion industry, straddling a line between journalistic reportage and academic rigour. The site has been founded by two journalists who together bring over 60 years of rich experience in reporting and writing about the environment, human rights, and of course textiles-fashion.
FindTextileRecyclers.com (FTR+)
The world’s first platform connecting textile recyclers, charities, and collectors. Our goal is to become the default digital infrastructure for the global textile reuse economy—creating a more transparent, connected, and profitable industry for all.
