Heimtextil is the biggest and most international platform for home and contract textiles as well as textile design. The upcoming edition welcomes around 2,900 exhibitors from 60 countries, and counting.
— It’s the go-to place in 2025 for a complete market overview, says Bettina Bär, Director. You will find global connections, the latest collections, and trendsetting inspiration — all under one roof. It covers all trade sizes and forms and is the largest platform for high-quality volume suppliers which enables great variety and inspiration, and the coming together of the textile industry and the textile retail sector.
— We also introduce two stages. The content on the Retail Stage in Hall 12.1 will focus on all forms of retail. Topics concerning the global textile industry found a place on the Texpertise Stage in hall 4.0. Lastly, The Carpets & Rugs segment is a huge hit. Already in spring, we have had high demand. At the moment, there are more than twice as many exhibitors registered as in the previous edition. So for Heimtextil 2025, we’re filling several additional hall levels with carpets and rugs!
What are the highlights of this coming edition?
— You don’t want to miss two special things.
— The installation among-us by design icon Patricia Urquiola. It brings textile design to life, puts people at the centre and shifts the limits of interior design and hospitality. The presentation is embedded in the high-quality product presentations in the Bed, Bath & Living area with exhibitors such as Beddinghouse, Hellatex Textil, Hermann Biederlack, Formesse, and Marzotto. Visitors will experience Patricia Urquiola in person in exclusive masterclasses and guided tours.
— The Heimtextil Trends 25/26 are an absolute must-see, curated by Alcova Milano for the first time. Under the theme Future Continuous, they’re looking at textile developments in a new light and looking to the past to derive trends for the future. We’ve also got a Trend Booklet online that’s packed with inspiration and acts as a real guide through what’s coming next in the world of textiles. At the show itself, you’ll find the Trends brought to life in the Trend Arena in Hall 3.0, and Alcova will also be hosting guided tours there.
As a leading trade fair player, you also work to promote sustainability as a business opportunity. How?
— Yes, our sustainable offers can be found under the title Econogy. We see sustainability as a key factor for economic success. That’s why we make it easy for visitors to identify exhibitors who are acting responsibly, both ecologically and socially. This happens through our Econogy Check and the Econogy Finder. Exhibitors who apply are evaluated by independent sustainability experts based on global standards, including the SDGs, focusing on sustainable supply chains, materials and processes, and innovation. Those who pass the check are listed in the Econogy Finder and are marked with a special sign at their booth. As relevant as sustainability is in business today and will be in the future, it also raises many questions, requirements, and conflicts, for example of legal requirements and changes in the context of the EU Green Deal. Our content programme helps clarify these topics. At the Econogy Talks, experts share their knowledge, including Maarten Ramp, Director Quality & ESG MAXEDA, DIY. In addition, sustainability experts offer Econogy Tours to selected exhibitors and in the Econogy Hub, visitors meet with certification bodies. All of this falls under the Texpertise Econogy framework, a standard we follow across all Messe Frankfurt textile events.
For an exhibitor, why is Heimtextil not to miss?
— Because it’s where they can showcase their products to a truly global audience. In 2024, we had participants from 120 nations. This is where exhibitors meet top decision-makers; in 2024, 79% of visitors were involved in purchasing decisions. The most common buyer groups were retail, wholesale and foreign trade, and industry. Participants establish and keep contacts strong here. We make it easy for visitors to find what matters most to them. These include sustainable products, weavers, products selected for the Heimtextil Trends, or exhibitors with specific offers for the contract sector. The whole event is designed to be trend-driven, design-focused, high-quality and packed with content and networking opportunities, giving exhibitors an ideal platform to stand out.
And for a visitor, what’s unique about experiencing Heimtextil?
— The sheer variety! A unique and extensive range of products and services. That’s what first springs to mind. From fibres and yarns, carpets, wallpapers, curtains, furniture and outdoor fabrics, technical textiles for the contract sector, bedding and sleep systems, to blankets, decorative pillows, accessories and textile design. All in one place. With 16 hall levels covering every corner of the textile industry, Heimtextil offers a comprehensive, global market overview like no other event. Whether you are looking for high-quality products, small or large volumes: Heimtextil is the right place for all trade and distribution channels.
— Heimtextil is also where you’ll experience the Trends 25/26, specially developed for the show, and Patricia Urquiola’s breathtaking among-us installation. This means top-tier inspiration and trends. The third thing to mention is the first-class content programme. We address the topics that are driving the industry, from AI to sustainability, and bring experts to the fair. With expert talks, lectures on the Retail and Texpertise Stages, and plenty of opportunities to network, Heimtextil is not just about products — it’s a place to gain knowledge, find solutions, and connect with the right people.
What macro trends do you see for trade fairs?
— One of the major ones we’re seeing across the board is the rising importance of sustainability. A study we commissioned with IFH Cologne highlights that consumers, particularly in Europe, are increasingly focused on socially and ecologically responsible choices — especially when it comes to home and household textiles. They’re looking for long-lasting, high-quality products, with a strong preference for transparency, fair production practices, sustainable materials, and recyclable packaging. However, there are limits: price and quality have a greater influence on purchasing decisions. We want to help the industry showcase how economic success and sustainability can align. Consumers need orientation, for example through trusted certifications. This is precisely where Heimtextil comes in and offers participants great added value — by connecting supply and demand while pushing forward sustainable business models, giving the industry a boost.
