On September 2, SMART submitted a letter to USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging the Administration to support the timely renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is set to expire this month.

SMART, the world’s largest textiles recycling association, announces 2025 Fall Conference in Phoenix from September 28–30, 2025.

The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has been named as a founding partner of the inaugural Textile Recycling Expo USA.

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📢 SMART is proud to be named a Founding Partner of the first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo USA, taking place April 29–30, 2026, in Charlotte, NC. 🔗 Read the full announcement:

SMART recently participated in California’s CalRecycle workshop on the implementation of SB 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, the state’s first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles. Read more about what this legislation means: .

Hear directly from SMART members on why they’ll be at the SMART 2025 Fall Conference, September 28–30 in Phoenix. SMART members — register today: Thank you to Joe Howlett, Katie Logue, Harold Kalfus, Erica Kersey, and Syed Hasan Haider for sharing!

SMART members, early bird rates for the SMART 2025 Fall Conference, September 28–30 in Phoenix, Arizona, end in two weeks. Register now for this members-only event featuring exceptional networking, insightful sessions, and the latest industry innovations.

A new report commissioned by Garson and Shaw sheds light on the positive environmental and economic impacts of second-hand clothing trade between the US and Guatemala. Learn more:

As textile waste hits $64 billion globally, California’s SB 707 introduces a landmark policy to tackle fashion’s end-of-life crisis. SMART’s Jené D’Ambrosio explains why this law could transform textile recycling.

California threads together new textile law. The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), which represents textile recyclers and resellers globally, will be among those offering early input.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?

As California rolls out its first textile EPR law, SMART’s Jessica Franken explains why this is a turning point for textile reuse—and why industry policy engagement is essential.

SMART 2025 Annual Convention Speaker Spotlight: Philippe Doliger! Attendees will gain valuable insights into European recycling policies and industry regulations from this key voice in the field and a representative of EuRIC. Register today!

Next week, attendees will hear legislative updates, policy trends, and advocacy strategies that affect our industry from Jessica Franken, SMART's Director of Government Affairs. Don’t miss the chance to meet with Jessica and other leaders!

In less than a week, attendees of the SMART 2025 annual conference will hear insights from textile industry leaders! Join us for engaging sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with these experts. Register here:

Our Annual Convention offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the latest advancements, network with like-minded professionals, and collaborate. Be part of our biggest convention yet by registering here: