What drives the industry? Where is the market heading? And where do new business opportunities lie? Heimtextil puts the industry's key topics centre stage with high-calibre talks, guided tours, inspiring presentations and a wide range of networking opportunities. Look forward to highlights such as the Heimtextil Trends by the design platform Alcova, exceptional special presentations and formats designed to create business opportunities.
Heimtextil Trends 26/27: Craft is a verb
Artificial intelligence meets craftsmanship: precision and efficiency merge with intuition and individuality. Under the guiding theme “Craft is a verb”, the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 showcase how high-tech and handcraft together open up new creative perspectives.
Patricia Urquiola x Heimtextil
Textile design redefined: The work of globally influential architect and designer Patricia Urquiola demonstrated a consistent commitment to innovation, sustainability and design throughout the textile industry.
Star designer Patricia Urquiola staged “among-all” – a multisensory textile experience. The installation blended aesthetics, comfort and sustainability with AI-assisted design and opened up new perspectives for design, retail and hospitality.
Interior.Architecture.Hospitality
Discover Heimtextil's extensive range of products and information for the contract business. As an interior designer, architect or hospitality expert, you can expect high-calibre and industry-relevant talks & tours as well as a curated and juried selection of functional textiles for the contract business.
The future of carpets: Carpets & Rugs
Carpets & Rugs is the home of the global carpets industry, bringing together the full spectrum of products – from machine-made, hand-woven and hand-knotted carpets and rugs to runners, doormats and hides, as well as fibres, yarns and technologies for carpet manufacturing. The portfolio is complemented by textile solutions for outdoor and contract applications. Discover inspiring carpet trends, expert insights and valuable networking opportunities for the carpet industry of tomorrow.
Sleep: Well-being with textiles
Together with the Fachverband Matratzen-Industrie e.V. (German Mattress Industry Association), Heimtextil is strengthening the Smart Bedding segment. The Sleep & Meet area connects specialist bedding retailers, the hospitality sector and bulk buyers with relevant partners – and provides a space for new product range and consumer trends.
At Bed, Bath & Living, brand manufacturers and private labels showcase high-quality bed linen, duvets and decorative cushions.
New for Heimtextil 2027: the ‘Comfort & Connect’ communal area in the foyer between Halls 5.1 and 6.1, featuring selected suppliers. The ideal meeting place for buyers from the retail, hospitality and contract sectors to make new contacts and discover market trends.
DecoTeam: Design in dialogue
Are you an interior decorator or interior designer? Let yourself be inspired and experience new, atmospheric and surprising colour combinations: In a dedicated area of Hall 3.0, the DecoTeam and its members will once again present creative stagings and create unique textile room experiences.
The focus will be on curtains, decorative and upholstery fabrics, sun protection and floor coverings with sustainable values and functional benefits. Participants include Apelt, Buchheister, Chêne de l’est, Erfal, Höpke, MHZ, Infloor-Girloon, Neutex Home Deco, Paulig since 1750FHR-Verbund, MZE/2HK, Kaiser-EDV, Otto Golze & Söhne, Tarkett Holding and Unland.
The area is the perfect place to relax and network – and encourages lively interaction between people, brands and ideas.
Design Lounge: Brands in the Spotlight
A curated selection of the latest home and textile trends awaits you in the Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and opens up new perspectives.
In the adjacent presentation areas, selected exhibitors showcase high-quality materials, innovative designs and practical solutions for modern interior design.
The exclusive joint presentation includes and the wide variety of brands is complemented by Farrow & Ball, Haro-Teppiche, Theo Keller und Tisca Austria, among others.
Econogy Hub – for more textile sustainability
Meet seal providers, certifiers and companies that have made a holistic commitment to sustainability at the Econogy Hub.
You can also experience the Econogy Tours: independent experts will guide you to exhibitors with the latest sustainable textile innovations.
