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AATCC’s Circularity Conference approaches as organization continues 2025 Sustainable Textile Event series

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announces that registration is closing soon for its highly anticipated Circularity Conference, continuing this year’s sustainability event series that has delivered significant value to industry professionals.

Circularity Conference: Program Highlights & Final Registration Period

As the textile industry faces mounting pressure to reduce environmental impact, circularity has emerged as a critical framework for sustainable transformation. The upcoming Circularity Conference will bring together industry leaders, researchers, designers, and policy experts to address the complex challenges of implementing truly circular systems across the textile value chain.

The Circularity Conference will take place on June 17-18, 2025, at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI, chaired by Professor Emeritus Martin Bide. The event will feature an impressive lineup of over 15 expert speakers across four focused sessions: Regulations, Sustainable Materials, Sustainable Manufacturing, and Circular Economy.

Keynote speaker David Hinks, Dean of the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University, will open the conference, setting the stage for two days of groundbreaking discussions. A networking reception with tabletop displays will conclude the first day, providing valuable opportunities for attendees to connect with speakers and fellow industry professionals.

Early registration ends June 3! Details and information can be found at www.aatcc.org/circularity/.

Building on Momentum: Recent AATCC Sustainability Events

The Circularity Conference is part of AATCC’s ongoing sustainability-focused event series that has provided crucial platforms for industry collaboration:



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