ABOUT THE TEXTILE HUB
Welcome to the hub for information on the City of Los Angeles' textile recovery pilots. Here, you'll find valuable insights, updates, and resources dedicated to sustainable textile practices. Join us in our mission to promote textile recovery and make a positive impact on our community and environment. Stay informed and get involved!
Pilot Project Background
Since 2020, the City of Los Angeles has initiated three phases of an industrial textile recovery pilot with LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN). The goal of the pilot project led by LASAN's Industry Team and contracted to the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), is to create a centralized hub (or multiple hubs) with a physical location to receive/sort textiles and a virtual HUB for the website/marketplace. This website serves as a platform for brands to learn more and access recovered materials to incorporate into their products.
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​​​​​Read more about the pilot phases:
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Phase 1 (2020-2022): Collected information on sources of commercial textile waste, fiber content, and established processes to manage unwanted textiles including high occurrences of landfilled blended fabrics.
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A full report is available online.
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Phase 2 (2022-2024): Established a virtual LA Textile Hub and working group, tested several fiber identification devices, and sent over 1,000 lbs. of textile waste to recycling and upcycling processing.
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A full report is available online.
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Phase 3 (2024-2026): Updating the Hub as a resource for waste generators and brands, sending 3,000 lbs. of cotton waste to domestic recycling and made into fabric in LA, building an upcycling designer database, and several in-person education events. For active opportunities, scroll down to check out available materials, forms, and events.
MATERIALS
The materials described below have been recovered, redesigned, or recycled into new fabrics available for brands and designers to incorporate into new products. The listed companies are working with materials coming from Los Angeles generators from either the LASAN Pilot or other CalRecycle authorized fiber recycling programs, such as carpet and mattresses. Each material is unique with limited supply coming from the textile recovery pilot projects lead by CPSC. Please contact the companies linked below directly for pilot pricing. Final product may be eligible for promotion and additional pilot benefits, please contact info@calpsc.org with final product details.
Recycled Fibers and Yarns
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Oregon
Mechanical Processing
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India
Mechanical Processing
Asia
Chemical Processing
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Florida
Mechanical Processing
California
Chemical Processing
North Carolina
Mechanical Processing
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Tennessee
Chemical Processing
Note: CPSC pilots funded mechanical processing of natural fibers. Chemical processors listed have been participants in other statewide fiber recycling programs, such as carpet and mattresses.
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PARTICIPATE
Want to join the pilot working group?
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Have textile waste you need recycled?
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Are you a brand with inventory to redesign?
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EVENTS
RE/ASSEMBLY is a live upcycling competition taking place at PREFACE LA on January 28, 2026. Selected designers will have one day to create a full look in teams of three—using only industrial waste and post-consumer materials. The event wraps with final presentations and an award ceremony celebrating the craft, innovation, and potential of upcycling.
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PREFACE LA – Los Angeles, CA – January 28-29, 2026
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13th Annual Zero Waste Symposium – San Diego, CA – February 18, 2026
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Textile Recovery Summit & Plastics Recycling Conference – San Diego, CA – February 23-25, 2026
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REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference – Washington, D.C. – March 11-12, 2026
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NCRA Recycling Update 2026 – San Francisco, CA - March 25, 2026
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ARTA Education Conference – Nashville, TN – April 7-9, 2026
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SF Climate Week – San Francisco, CA – April 18-26, 2026
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Textiles Recycling Expo USA – Charlotte, North Carolina – April 29-30, 2026
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Trellis Impact 26 – San Francisco, CA - June 23-25, 2026
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PI Apparel: The Fashion Tech Show – New York City, NY – June 24-25, 2026
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Sustainable Fashion Forum – Portland, OR – October 28-30, 2026
​Textile Pilot Project Funders (Past and Current)
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