Following a successful edition that saw a rise in both attendees and exhibitors, Heimtextil is leveraging additional development potential in 2026 with an optimized new hall construction, thereby adapting to the evolving market demands of the industry. As a result, the most significant and global trade show for home and contract textiles and textile design is expanding its selection in a way that is tailored to its target market, reducing travel times and encouraging collaborations across its various product categories.
Heimtextil is addressing current market demands in the textile sector and building on the success of the previous edition, which saw a rise in the number of exhibitors and visitors, with a new hall concept: Heimtextil 2025 was distinguished by a rise in demand and internationality. Olaf Schmidt, Vice President of Textiles & Textile Technologies, states, “In 2026, we are leveraging this strong starting position to strategically select and combine relevant product groups, further aligning the range with the needs of all trade fair participants and leveraging further growth potential.”
Heimtextil’s position as the premier industry platform for comprehensive textile and non-textile interior design is strengthened by the new idea. It provides a solid foundation for the sector throughout difficult times. Overlapping visitor target groups allow exhibitors to reach a wider audience and attract the attention of prospective new clients. Making use of every entrance increases productivity and aids buyers in locating new, suitable business partners. Heimtextil trends and other core content guarantee more traffic and raise manufacturers’ visibility.
Halls 3.0, 3.1, and 4.1 house the new center for premium textile and non-textile interior design, as well as furniture and decorative fabrics.
In Hall 3.0, Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor, visitors find a wide range of products, from wallpaper and digital printing to textile editors, curtains and floor coverings, as well as sun protection. The combination of high-quality individual products and complete collections creates holistic interior concepts that are tailored to the requirements of interior decorators, designers, DIY stores and specialist retailers.
The adjacent halls 3.1 and 4.1 complement this spectrum. Together, both levels offer the largest international range of decorative and upholstery fabrics, contract textiles, imitation leathers, outdoor textiles as well as fibers and yarns.
Special highlights include the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library in Hall 3.1 and the design installation by Patricia Urquiola in Hall 3.0. They make the area a central content hub for designers, architects and hospitality decision-makers.
Sleep and textile designers: direct connections
In Hall 4.0, Smart Bedding presents a comprehensive selection of bedding, blankets, pillows, mattresses, sleep systems, fibers and yarns.
The connection to Bed, Bath & Living in halls 5.0, 5.1, 6.0 and 6.1 enables short distances for bed retailers and decision-makers from the hotel, contract and specialist retail industries. There, brands and private label suppliers present bed linen, bathroom textiles, table and kitchen linen, decorative pillows and home accessories.
New in 2026 is the placement of Textile Design in Hall 6.1. Design studios and CAD/CAM suppliers find a creative environment here, right next to the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 – with designs that seamlessly align with tomorrow’s collections.
Comprehensive platform for the global carpets and flooring industry
Carpets & Rugs tripled the number of exhibitors in 2025. Thanks to the new hall structure, the successfully established segment has additional opportunities for growth. It is complemented by the new product segment Flooring & Equipment. The combination of textile and non-textile floor coverings maximizes synergies for architects, interior designers, and DIY stores – while opening new opportunities for specialist retailers and craft professionals.
In the modern halls 11.0 and 12.0, leading suppliers present machine-woven and hand-woven as well as hand-knotted carpets, unique items and floor mats. In the directly adjacent Flooring & Equipment segment in Hall 12.0, elastic floor coverings, design floor coverings, cork, laminate, parquet and outdoor solutions will be on display. Special presentations supplement the variety with business-promoting content.
Global Home and Global Home Excellence: proven concepts and new opportunities
The proven concept of Global Home in Halls 8.0 and 9.1 and Global Home Excellence in Hall 9.0 continues in 2026. International manufacturers and country pavilions present a broad spectrum – directly at the Galleria and Torhaus entrances. In addition, Global Home and Global Home Excellence will be located in halls 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3. The connection to Carpets & Rugs and Flooring & Equipment creates valuable synergies: The merging of complementary target groups strengthens Heimtextil as Europe’s largest platform for sourcing high-quality home textiles.
Heimtextil 2026 takes place from January 13 to 16, 2026.
