Heimtextil 2027 Highlights Textile Trends and Global Sourcing

The January trade fair will showcase new carpet, bedding and interior design platforms alongside global textile sourcing opportunities.

Heimtextil 2027 will focus on textile quality, product performance and global sourcing. The trade fair will take place from 12 to 15 January 2027 in Frankfurt, Germany. It will showcase new products and ideas across the textile value chain, from fibres and yarns to finished collections and interior solutions.

This edition will introduce three key features: Carpets & Rugs Excellence, Comfort & Connect and Heimtextil Trends 27/28. Around 2,900 exhibitors have confirmed their participation. As a result, the event remains at the previous year’s level, highlighting its continued global reach.

Changing Market Needs Shape Heimtextil 2027

Consumers now look more closely at price, quality, function and durability when buying home textiles. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty makes global supply chains harder to manage.

Therefore, buyers need reliable products and trusted suppliers. They also want partners who can meet quality standards and deliver the required order volumes on time.

Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt, said, “In a market that is increasingly difficult to predict, quality, reliability and strong personal relationships matter. At Heimtextil, trade visitors experience materials first-hand, discuss their requirements directly with manufacturers and find production partners capable of delivering the volumes they need. This combination of product experience, an international offering and personal exchange makes Heimtextil a reliable strategic partner for the industry – especially in a challenging market,”

Heimtextil Trends 27/28 Focus on Everyday Performance

Under the theme “Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living”, Heimtextil and Milan-based design platform Alcova explore how interiors can do more while making everyday life easier.

The Heimtextil Trends 27/28 present three approaches to textile and surface design:

• Staged Competence: Codes, numbers and micrographics highlight technical performance and durability through design.
• Inside, Out: Visible seams, straps, zips and replaceable covers make product construction easier to understand.
• Hyper Presence: Natural fibres, rough surfaces, folds and patina highlight texture, material quality and the beauty of ageing.

Together, these trends offer practical ideas for retailers, designers and manufacturers. They show how products can combine performance with visual appeal. In addition, they help businesses develop future collections with a stronger focus on material quality.

Architect and designer Patricia Urquiola will also contribute to the Trend Space. Her presentation will include new works and further developments of existing ideas. Through this collaboration, Alcova and Urquiola will bring fresh design perspectives to Frankfurt.

Carpets & Rugs Excellence Strengthens Global Sourcing

Heimtextil is reorganising its Carpets & Rugs segment around purchasing and distribution channels. This will help buyers find suitable products and suppliers more quickly.

Hall 3.0 will feature hand-knotted carpets, premium doormats and flooring solutions. Meanwhile, Hall 3.1 will host established companies such as Oriental Weavers with EFCO and MAC, Ragolle Rugs, Balta Industries, Merinos, Verbatex and Welspun.

The location near Decorative & Furniture Fabrics will also help buyers compare carpets and fabrics for complete interior projects. Furthermore, Halls 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1 will showcase hand- and machine-woven carpets for international volume sales.

The new Carpets & Rugs Excellence segment in Hall 11.0 will feature manufacturers selected by an independent expert jury. The selection will consider product quality, workmanship and production expertise.

Confirmed exhibitors include Bhadohi Carpets, Hafizia Arts & Crafts, Heritage Overseas and Jaipur Rugs in Hall 11.0. In addition, Teppich de Orienta, Bikaner Handloo Carpets and Rugs Inc. will exhibit in Hall 12.0.

This segment will help retailers, hospitality businesses and contract buyers find suppliers that match their quality and production needs.

Comfort & Connect Expands Bed, Bath and Living Textiles

The new Comfort & Connect area will open in the foyer of Hall 5.1. It will bring together premium bed and bath textiles, decorative cushions and home accessories.

Participating brands include Essenza Home, Hermann Biederlack, Ibena Textilwerke and Zoeppritz. As a result, bedding retailers, hospitality professionals and contract furnishers will have a central place to explore these products.

Bed, Bath & Living in Halls 5.0 and 5.1, along with part of Hall 4.2, will offer more brands and collections. The area will also feature suppliers for private-label products.

Meanwhile, Smart Bedding in Hall 4.0 will expand its range of German and European mattress manufacturers. The Sleep & Meet programme will also return in partnership with the German Mattress Industry Association.

Participating companies include Auping Germany, Dormiente and EuroComfort Group with Badenia, Brinkhaus, Lück and Schlaraffia. Other exhibitors include f.a.n. frankenstolz with Heinrich Häussling and Centa Star, as well as Schwarzwald Schlafsysteme.

Together, Comfort & Connect and Sleep & Meet will strengthen sourcing opportunities for the bedding and lifestyle sectors.

Interior Design Solutions for Homes and Commercial Spaces

In Hall 3.0, Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor will present solutions for windows, walls and floors. DecoTeam will show how designers can combine fabrics, sun protection and flooring to create coordinated interiors.

Nearby, the Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam will turn interior trends into practical ideas through colours, materials and surfaces.

Halls 3.1 and 4.1 will host Decorative & Furniture Fabrics. The segment will showcase upholstery and decorative fabrics, outdoor and contract textiles, artificial leather and products from European weavers.

Consequently, interior professionals can compare materials and select collections for residential and commercial projects. They can also combine different products to create complete interior solutions.

Functional Textiles for Future Interior Spaces

Hotels, offices, healthcare facilities and retail spaces have different material needs. To address these requirements, Interior.Architecture.Hospitality will connect buyers with functional contract textiles and specialist suppliers.

In partnership with Future Fabrics Expo, founded by Nina Marenzi, Heimtextil will introduce the Functional Futures Lab in Hall 4.1. The new area will showcase innovative materials and design solutions for future interiors, with a clear focus on performance and function.

The supporting programme will include talks and guided tours at the Talk Spot. These sessions will explain practical uses for new materials. They will also help visitors connect with exhibitors and find suitable project partners.

Textile Design Brings Global Studios and New Talent Together

Hall 4.2 will host Heimtextil’s extensive Textile Design offering. International studios will present patterns, colours and design concepts for home and contract textiles.

Buyers, product developers and creative professionals can examine colours, scales and textures first-hand. They can also select designs for future collections and connect directly with designers.

The New Talent Area, curated with Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease, will enter its second year. More than 30 talents have already confirmed their participation. The area will highlight emerging designers, innovative materials and sustainable design ideas.

As a result, visitors can discover fresh creative approaches and explore new opportunities for textile product development.

Global Home Connects Buyers with Production Partners

Heimtextil’s Global Home segment serves as a major European sourcing platform for home textiles. Halls 8.0 and 9.1 will feature volume manufacturers, private-label suppliers and country pavilions.

These exhibitors will present collections for beds, bathrooms and kitchens. Meanwhile, Halls 12.0 and 12.1 will focus on international suppliers of window and decorative textiles.

Buyers can explore collections and discuss private-label requirements directly with manufacturers. They can also compare suppliers based on quality, production capacity and order volumes.

The Global Home Excellence segments in Halls 9.0 and 11.0 will feature manufacturers selected by an independent expert jury. The selection will follow defined quality criteria.

This will help buyers compare international production partners and identify suppliers that can meet quality standards at scale.

Heimtextil 2027 Supports the Global Textile Industry

Heimtextil 2027 will bring textile innovation, interior design and global sourcing together. Its new segments and trend platforms will help buyers discover materials, assess suppliers and plan future collections.

Ultimately, the event will address the industry’s growing need for quality, value and reliable production. It will also connect manufacturers, retailers, designers and hospitality professionals across the global home and contract textile markets.