New premium carpet segments, textile trends and functional material showcases will connect international buyers, manufacturers and interior design professionals in Frankfurt.
Heimtextil 2027 will focus on textile quality, product performance and global sourcing as the home and contract textiles market faces growing challenges. Taking place from 12 to 15 January 2027 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the trade fair will introduce new offerings, including Carpets & Rugs Excellence, Comfort & Connect and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28. Around 2,900 exhibitors are expected to participate, maintaining the event’s level from the previous year.
Heimtextil Responds to Changing Market Needs
Home textile buyers are paying closer attention to price, quality, functionality and durability. At the same time, geopolitical uncertainty is making international supply chains more difficult to plan.
Buyers and interior planners need products that perform reliably and suppliers who can deliver the agreed quality and volumes. Heimtextil 2027 aims to address these needs by bringing together manufacturers, designers and sourcing professionals across the textile value chain.
“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,” says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.
Heimtextil Trends 27/28 Explore Textile Performance and Comfort
Under the theme “Home-Maxxing – The Performance of Everyday Living,” Heimtextil and Milan-based design platform Alcova will explore how interior spaces can become more functional without increasing demands on their users.
The Heimtextil Trends 27/28 present three approaches to textile and surface design:
- Staged Competence: Uses codes, numbers and micrographics to make technical performance and durability part of a product’s appearance.
- Inside, Out: Makes product construction and technology easier to understand through visible seams, straps, zips and replaceable covers.
- Hyper Presence: Focuses on tactile experiences through natural fibres, rough surfaces, folds and patina, offering a contrast to digital overstimulation.
These trends will provide direction for retailers, designers and manufacturers developing future textile collections, products and interiors.
Architect and designer Patricia Urquiola will also contribute her own pieces to the Trends presentation. Her work will include new designs and further developments of earlier ideas. With Alcova curating the presentation and Urquiola adding her design perspective, Heimtextil will bring together established design expertise from Milan.
Carpets & Rugs Introduces a New Premium Segment
Heimtextil is reorganising its Carpets & Rugs offering to help buyers identify suitable products and suppliers more efficiently.
Hall 3.0 will feature hand-knotted one-of-a-kind carpets, doormats and flooring solutions alongside the Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor area.
In Hall 3.1, exhibitors will include Oriental Weavers with EFCO and MAC, Ragolle Rugs, Balta Industries, Merinos, Verbatex and Welspun. Its proximity to Decorative & Furniture Fabrics will help buyers compare carpets and fabrics for complete interior projects.
Halls 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1 will bring together hand- and machine-woven carpets for international volume business.
A key addition for 2027 is Carpets & Rugs Excellence in Hall 11.0. An independent expert jury selected international manufacturers 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. Teppich de Orienta and Bikaner Handloo Carpets and Rugs Inc. are among the exhibitors in Hall 12.0.
The premium segment aims to help retail, hospitality and contract buyers identify suppliers whose production capabilities meet their quality and volume requirements.
Comfort & Connect Expands Bed, Bath & Living
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 will give bedding retailers, hospitality professionals and contract furnishers a central location for sourcing relevant products.
Bed, Bath & Living in Halls 5.0 and 5.1, along with part of Hall 4.2, will offer additional brands, collections and private-label suppliers.
The Smart Bedding segment in Hall 4.0 will expand its offering with German and European mattress manufacturers. Through its cooperation with the German Mattress Industry Association, Sleep & Meet will once again bring together mattress and sleep-system suppliers.
Participating companies include Auping Germany, Dormiente, EuroComfort Group and its brands 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 strengthen the fair’s offering for the sleep and lifestyle sectors.
Interior Design Solutions for Residential and Contract Projects
The Interior Design Concepts: Window, Wall & Floor area in Hall 3.0 will present solutions for coordinating walls, windows and floors.
DecoTeam will demonstrate how fabrics, sun protection and flooring can be combined to create cohesive interiors. Nearby, the Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam will showcase colours, materials and surfaces inspired by interior and textile trends.
Halls 3.1 and 4.1 will host Decorative & Furniture Fabrics, featuring upholstery and decorative fabrics, outdoor and contract textiles, artificial leather and European weavers.
Interior professionals will be able to compare materials and collections for individual projects and develop coordinated interior solutions.
Functional Textiles for Future-Ready Spaces
Hotels, offices, healthcare facilities and retail environments have different performance requirements. Heimtextil’s Interior.Architecture.Hospitality segment 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 showcase will feature innovative materials and design solutions for future spaces, with a focus on functionality and performance.
The accompanying programme will include talks and guided tours at the Talk Spot. These activities will highlight potential applications and help visitors connect with relevant exhibitors and project partners.
Textile Design Showcases International Studios and Emerging Talent
Hall 4.2 will host Heimtextil’s Textile Design segment, bringing together international studios presenting patterns, colour concepts and designs for home and contract textiles.
Buyers, product developers and creatives will be able to examine 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 new design approaches, materials and sustainability-focused ideas from emerging designers.
Global Home Connects Buyers with International Manufacturers
Heimtextil’s Global Home segment is Europe’s largest sourcing platform for home textiles. It connects buyers with manufacturers, private-label suppliers and country pavilions serving different order volumes.
Halls 8.0 and 9.1 will feature bed, bath and kitchen textiles, while Halls 12.0 and 12.1 will present international manufacturers of window and decorative textiles.
Buyers can explore collections, discuss private-label options and negotiate order volumes directly with suppliers.
The Global Home Excellence segments in Halls 9.0 and 11.0 will feature manufacturers selected by an independent expert jury against defined quality criteria. The selection is intended to help buyers compare international production partners and identify suppliers capable of meeting required standards at high order volumes.
Heimtextil 2027 Focuses on Quality and Global Sourcing
With new premium carpet offerings, expanded bedding and interior design areas, functional textile showcases and international sourcing opportunities, Heimtextil 2027 will cover multiple stages of the home and contract textile value chain.
The event will take place from 12 to 15 January 2027 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, bringing manufacturers, designers, retailers and sourcing professionals together to explore materials, collections and production partnerships.
For more information, visit the official Heimtextil website: https://heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html