Heimtextil 2024, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles, has propelled Messe Frankfurt towards a promising year. Over 46,000 buyers from 130 nations flocked to the event to partake in the global textile market. Upholstery and decorative fabrics, bed and bathroom textiles, mattresses, functional textiles, carpets, wallpapers, outdoor fabrics, artificial leather, curtains, fibres, yarns, sleeping systems, and decorative cushions were among the diverse range of products on display.
The fair’s resounding success can be attributed to its remarkable growth, boasting a 25% increase in exhibitor numbers, with 2,838 participants from 60 countries. The Carpets & Rugs product segment received exceptional feedback from international buyers, further cementing its significance in the textile industry.
Additionally, Heimtextil 2024 placed a strong emphasis on two pivotal future topics: sustainable production and artificial intelligence. Various discussions, tours, and workshops explored these themes, highlighting the industry’s commitment to transformative change.
Despite nationwide rail strikes, visitor attendance surpassed expectations, reinforcing the trade fair’s status as a major growth driver. The accomplishments of Heimtextil 2024 lay the foundations for a sustainable and AI-driven textile industry, setting new benchmarks for the future. Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt, proclaimed, “Heimtextil ends with overwhelming participation.”
The introduction of the Carpets & Rugs segment proved to be a resounding triumph. Leading carpet industry players, including first-time and long-time exhibitors, united under one roof, showcasing an array of products that left visitors more than pleased. Raghav Gupta, Director of E-Commerce at The Rug Republic, expressed his delight, stating, “We came back because we saw potential in the new concept. And I have to say, we were more than pleasantly surprised.”
Heimtextil 2024, driven by its global reach and intercontinental strength, has successfully paved the way for a remarkable year for Messe Frankfurt, positioning the fair as an essential event in the textile industry.
