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:
PFAS in Textiles Conference: Successful Stakeholder Collaboration
Last month’s PFAS Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina (April 24-25) exceeded attendance expectations, bringing together manufacturers, regulators, researchers, and environmental advocates. The conference facilitated productive multi-stakeholder discussions on balancing performance requirements with growing environmental concerns regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
The diverse perspectives represented at the PFAS conference enabled breakthrough conversations that weren’t happening elsewhere in the industry. Participants left with actionable strategies for responsible PFAS management that will influence industry practices moving forward.
Cotton vs. Rayon Digital Learning Session: Consumer-Focused Sustainability Insights
Earlier this month, AATCC hosted a well-attended digital learning session featuring Virginia Commonwealth University’s Assistant Professor Renée Lamb. The May 19th session explored the comparative sustainability attributes of cotton and rayon fibers, providing critical insights for brands navigating consumer demands for more eco-friendly material choices.
The session addressed key questions around natural versus man-made cellulosic fibers, microplastic concerns, and processing impacts—topics that will be further developed at the upcoming Circularity Conference.
A Comprehensive Approach to Textile Sustainability
AATCC’s 2025 sustainability event series represents a commitment to addressing the most pressing environmental challenges facing the textile industry. The Circularity Conference continues this important focus on sustainability, offering attendees a comprehensive framework for implementing circular systems across their operations.
Industry professionals are encouraged to register for the Circularity Conference before the June 3 early registration deadline to secure their participation in this pivotal industry event.
