Heimtextil brings together all market leaders of the global carpet industry. In 2026, non-textile floor coverings will also gain a strong platform in Frankfurt – with the new product area Flooring & Equipment. Together, they form the central hub on the fairground, showcasing maximum product variety! The new area The Future Floor offers the industry a curated content programme for the first time – focusing on trends, innovations and networking.
New area: The Future Floor
Experience innovations, trends, and future topics all in one place: The Future Floor brings together insights, networking, and curated highlights – making the future of the global carpet and flooring industry tangible.
Tailor-made content programme
- Talks Spot Benefit from business-driven lectures and expert panel discussions.
- Guided Tours Explore innovations and product highlights on curated guided tours.
- Networking Hotspot Build valuable connections and exchange ideas with decision-makers and industry experts.
- Curated Showcase Featuring the very best in design, functionality and sustainability – selected by an international jury.
Programme highlights: Talks & Tours
Talk Spot & Networking: At the dedicated Talk Spot, you can look forward to inspiring lectures, discussions, and panels featuring leading voices from the industry. Gain exclusive insights, valuable know-how, and hands-on inspiration. Connect with new international contacts and exchange ideas with experts from the global flooring and textile industries.
Among the partners are ahgz, architonic, bdia, brandherm + krumrey interior architecture, COVER Magazine, Nomad, OEKO-TEX, and world-architects.
Guided Tours: Our guided tours take you directly to innovative companies, best practices, and exclusive product highlights.
Curated special presentation
The highlight of Hall 12.0: an exclusive product showacse focusing on the latest solutions for carpets and floor coverings – from innovative design and functional properties to sustainable concepts.
The curated special show combines perspectives from science, industry, media and design. Exhibitors whose products are featured in the special show benefit from specific labelling at their stand and in the online exhibitor search.
An independent, high-calibre jury of experts will curate the selection.
The Jury
- Centexbel – Belgian Research Centre for textiles and plastics, specialising in sustainable material and product development.
- Indian Institute of Carpet Technology – Institute for training, research and innovation in carpet and textile technology.
- OEKO-TEX – Association for independent testing and certification of safe and sustainable textiles.
- COVER Magazine – Leading trade magazine for international trends and innovations in the field of handmade carpets and interior textiles.
Four hall levels for carpets and rugs
Hall 12.0
Meet the world’s leading brands in machine-woven carpets – including Balta, Hanse Home, Lalee, Merinos, the Oriental Weavers Group, Ragolle Rugs and many more.
A special highlight: the Belgian Textiles by Fedustria area, where Belgium’s carpet industry presents high-quality premium collections.
Hall 11.0
Discover hand-woven carpets from leading manufacturers.
Hall 11.1
National pavilions from China and India, featuring among others the Carpet Export Promotion Council and the Handloom Export Promotion Council.
Hall 3.0
The DecoTeam with the Design Lounge awaits you – represented by renowned brands such as Paulig, OCI, Otto Golze & Söhne, Vartian Carpets and Tisca.
Flooring & Equipment complements the showcase with non-textile floor coverings. Together, the two segments form the central meeting point for the international carpet and flooring industry – enhanced by a tailor-made content program:
The Future Floor.
Produkt variants
Carpets & Rugs
- fitted carpets
- handmade carpets
- custom-made carpets
- machine-made woven carpets
- unique pieces
- mats and clean-off systems
- runners and bridges
- machines & techniques for the carpet industry
- fibres & yarns
- furs
- products for the contract business
Flooring & Equipment
- elastic floor coverings
- designer and luxury vinyl tiles
- cork flooring
- laminate, parquet and wooden flooring
- outdoor floor coverings
- skirting boards
- products to apply, lay and care for flooring
- adhesives and surface preparation and treatments
- tools and machinery
Industry voices
State Guild Master for Interior Decoration Hessen, Interior Decorators' Guild Hessen
‚The new extension moments of Heimtextil 2026 are an absolute gain for us Hessian interior decorators at the upcoming trade fair! That's the really great and attractive aspect of our (apprenticeship) profession, that we can explore haptic worlds in addition to the overall visual impressions in entire living and working spaces. Apprentices who complete their training in a certified guild company in Hesse have the great opportunity to be very close to a major central industry trade fair, such as Heimtextil ‘Live’, and to experience this first-hand.’
Hany Amin, Export Sales Director, Oriental Weavers
‚We are presenting ourselves in Frankfurt with the entire group. A spot-on decision, as it has turned out. The atmosphere was extremely good, also because Heimtextil has further expanded the Rugs & Carpets segment - a smart move that has clearly shown effect. In 2025, alongside almost of our relevant accounts, which were nearly all present, we met many new customers we hadn't anticipated. We were also surprised and impressed by the quality of visitors and healthy international mix. Visitors are coming from all regions of the world, from Europe and Asia to Latin America and the USA and Canada. We are very happy and will be back again in 2026.’
Daphne Renier, Product Manager Textiles, Fedustria
‚Heimtextil plays a pivotal role for Fedustria and its members. Belgian carpets are renowned for their quality and design. The Belgian area strengthens this reputation: our members use Heimtextil to present new collections and sustainable innovations, to stay updated on trends and remain competitive. Heimtextil acts as a catalyst for trends, materials, innovations and sustainability. It provides a global platform where Belgian carpet manufacturers can showcase their products to a diverse, international audience, strengthen ties within the industry, meet new partners and clients from across the globe. This promotes the economic growth of the Belgian textile industry.’