Heimtextil 2027 to Focus on Textile Performance, Global Sourcing and Interior Design
Around 2,900 exhibitors are expected at the Frankfurt trade fair from 12 to 15 January 2027, with new premium carpet offerings, the Comfort & Connect area and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28.
Heimtextil 2027 will focus on textile quality, functionality, durability and global sourcing as manufacturers, buyers and interior professionals navigate changing market requirements and supply chain uncertainty. The international trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design will take place from 12 to 15 January 2027 in Frankfurt, Germany.
The event will showcase products and developments across the textile value chain, from fibres and yarns to international textile design, finished collections, functional contract textiles and complete interior solutions. Around 2,900 exhibitors are expected to participate, maintaining the previous year's level.
Consumers are increasingly evaluating price, quality, functionality and durability, while geopolitical uncertainty continues to complicate international supply chain planning. Against this backdrop, Heimtextil aims to connect buyers with manufacturers and production partners capable of meeting specified quality and volume requirements.
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 Explore Textile Performance and Everyday Living
Under the theme “Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living”, Heimtextil and Milan-based design platform Alcova will explore how spaces can deliver greater functionality without placing additional demands on the people using them.
The Heimtextil Trends 27/28 will present three approaches to textile and surface design:
- Staged Competence: Uses codes, numbers and micrographics to make technical sophistication and durability visible through design.
- Inside, Out: Makes complex technology more accessible through visible construction details such as seams, straps, zips and replaceable covers.
- Hyper Presence: Responds to digital overstimulation through tactile materials, including natural fibres, rough surfaces, folds and patina.
The trends are intended to support product development, retail planning and interior design by highlighting visible performance, understandable construction and tangible material quality.
Architect and designer Patricia Urquiola will contribute her own pieces to the Trend Space presentation, continuing material research from previous Heimtextil editions. The display will include new works and further developments of existing ideas, with Alcova serving as curator.
Carpets & Rugs Introduces a New Premium Segment
Heimtextil is reorganising its Carpets & Rugs offering around purchasing and distribution channels to help buyers identify suitable products and suppliers.
In Hall 3.0, hand-knotted one-of-a-kind pieces, premium doormats and flooring solutions will complement the Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor presentation.
Hall 3.1 will feature companies including Oriental Weavers with EFCO and MAC, Ragolle Rugs, Balta Industries, Merinos, Verbatex and Welspun. Its proximity to Decorative & Furniture Fabrics will allow buyers from wholesale, retail, department stores, discounters, hospitality and contract furnishing to compare carpets and fabrics for interior projects.
Halls 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1 will bring together hand- and machine-woven carpets for international volume business.
The new Carpets & Rugs Excellence segment in Hall 11.0 will feature international volume manufacturers selected by an independent expert jury based on product quality, workmanship and production expertise. Confirmed exhibitors include Bhadohi Carpets, Hafizia Arts & Crafts, Heritage Overseas and Jaipur Rugs in Hall 11.0, along with Teppich de Orienta, Bikaner Handloo Carpets and Rugs Inc. in Hall 12.0.
Comfort & Connect Expands Bed, Bath and Living Offerings
The new Comfort & Connect area in the foyer of Hall 5.1 will bring together bed and bath textiles, decorative cushions and home accessories. Participating brands include Essenza Home, Hermann Biederlack, Ibena Textilwerke and Zoeppritz.
The area is designed to provide bedding retailers, hospitality professionals and contract furnishers with a central point for sourcing relevant products.
Additional collections will be presented through Bed, Bath & Living in Halls 5.0 and 5.1 and part of Hall 4.2, including products for private-label businesses.
At Smart Bedding in Hall 4.0, the range will expand with German and European mattress manufacturers. In cooperation with the German Mattress Industry Association, the Sleep & Meet programme will bring together mattress and sleep-system suppliers, including Auping Germany; the EuroComfort Group with Badenia, Brinkhaus, Lück and Schlaraffia; f.a.n. frankenstolz with Heinrich Häussling and Centa Star; and Schwarzwald Schlafsysteme.
Together, Comfort & Connect and Sleep & Meet will provide a platform for brands in the sleep and lifestyle sectors.
Interior Design Concepts Cover Residential and Contract Projects
Interior Design Concepts: Windows, Wall & Floor in Hall 3.0 will showcase solutions for walls, windows and floors. DecoTeam will demonstrate how fabrics, sun protection and flooring can be combined to create coordinated interior concepts.
The adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam will translate interior and textile trends into colours, materials and surfaces.
Decorative & Furniture Fabrics in Halls 3.1 and 4.1 will present upholstery and decorative fabrics, outdoor and contract textiles, artificial leather and European weavers. Interior professionals will be able to compare materials and collections for specific projects and develop integrated interior solutions.
Functional Futures Lab to Showcase Materials for Contract Spaces
Hotels, offices, healthcare facilities and retail environments have different material requirements. Heimtextil's Interior.Architecture.Hospitality offering will connect visitors with functional contract textiles, specialised suppliers and industry expertise.
In partnership with Future Fabrics Expo, founded by Nina Marenzi, the fair will introduce the Functional Futures Lab in Hall 4.1. The presentation will focus on innovative materials and design solutions for future spaces, with an emphasis on performance and functionality.
Talks and guided tours at the Talk Spot will highlight potential applications, connect visitors with exhibitors and support the search for products and project partners.
Textile Design Hall to Feature International Studios and Emerging Talent
Hall 4.2 will host Heimtextil's textile design offering, bringing together international studios presenting patterns, colour concepts and designs for home and contract textiles.
Buyers, product developers and creatives will be able to assess colours, scales and textures first-hand, select designs for upcoming collections and connect directly with designers.
The New Talent Area, curated in cooperation with Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease, will enter its second year with more than 30 talents already confirmed. The area will showcase designs, materials and approaches to sustainability from emerging designers.
Global Home Connects Buyers with International Production Partners
Through its Global Home segment, Heimtextil positions itself 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 presenting bed, bath and kitchen collections. Halls 12.0 and 12.1 will showcase international manufacturers of window and decorative textiles.
Buyers will be able to compare collections, discuss private-label options and communicate directly with suppliers about order volumes.
For Global Home Excellence in Halls 9.0 and 11.0, an independent expert jury has selected manufacturers according to defined quality criteria. The segment is intended to help buyers assess international production partners against their quality requirements and volume needs.
Across its product and sourcing areas, Heimtextil 2027 will bring together textile design, functional materials, finished collections and manufacturing capabilities for the home and contract textile markets.