a gathering of textile visionaries redefining the fabric of possibilities
FIBER FORUM 2025
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
6:00PM–9:00PM
Get ready for Fiber Forum!
On September 16, 2025, threads of creativity, sustainability, and innovation weave together at Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub’s Fiber Forum . As part of our Nothing New Here program, we unite Cincinnati’s textile specialists for an immersive exchange of knowledge, ideas, and collaboration. This is a space where old ideas find new life, and artistry meets sustainability.
Why the Fiber Forum is imperative
Manufacturers and consumers of the fast fashion industry generate more than 17 million pounds of textile waste in the U.S. each year. Less than 15% is recycled. The remainder is either burned (19%) or landfilled (66%).
To put that in perspective, our local primary landfill is 230 acres (which is the largest in Ohio and 6th largest in the nation). They accept 2 million tons of waste per year. Landfilled textiles alone require nearly six times that amount of space.
Statistics courtesy of the EPA and roundup.org
U.S. Textile Waste
Event details
The Fiber Forum occurs on September 16th from 6:00PM–9:00PM. Our assembly will feature voices of expertise across four dynamic pillars:
Education – From the gentle art of stitching on a button to mastering the hum of a sewing machine.
Recirculation – The beauty of swap culture and thrifting, where fabrics can continue their journey.
Upcycling – Reinvention at its finest—breathing fresh identity into favorite or forgotten materials.
Recycling – A thoughtful approach to textile end-of-life, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Through audience engagement, we’ll gather insight—mapping the currents of interest, expertise, and availability—to cultivate shared resources benefiting the entire textile community.
A highlight of the evening: our dazzling Trashion Show, where artists reveal their transformations of discarded materials into expressions of wearable art. Local businesses will also have the opportunity to showcase their work and connect with fellow advocates of sustainability.
Come be part of the movement—where scraps become statements, stitches tell stories, and the future of textiles is rewoven into something extraordinary.
Be part of the experience!
This event is invitation-only, with limited capacity. If you would like to participate, please contact us for details on:
Attendance – Space is limited.
Event Sponsorship – Minimum contribution of $100 (details available upon request).
Program Sponsorship - Endless opportunities for the Nothing New Here program.
Speaking Opportunities – A select number of impactful presenters will be featured.
Art & Trashion Show - Creative reuse of materials in fashion and/or lifestyle pieces.
We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of sustainable textiles! Please email us if you have any questions and use the button below to register.
