Heimtextil kicks off the new season with 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries, showing strong growth and even more international participation. The fair’s updated hall layout helps improve visibility and makes it easier to connect suppliers and buyers. At the opening, designer Patricia Urquiola and Rosa Bertoli, Global Design Director of Wallpaper magazine, will discuss AI, new materials, and innovative designs for future living spaces.
In 2026, Heimtextil, the top global trade fair for home and contract textiles and apparel, will showcase a wider range of textile and non-textile products. These include decorative fabrics, upholstery, bed linens, towels, wallpaper, and carpets. The new layout provides better organization and easier networking opportunities.
Given today’s economic and geopolitical changes, businesses are facing new challenges and need to adapt their strategies. Meanwhile, AI is changing the industry quickly. Heimtextil offers valuable insights and practical examples to guide the industry forward.
At the opening, Patricia Urquiola will reveal her new design installation “among-all.” In a talk with Rosa Bertoli, she will explain how new materials, designs, and technologies are shaping the future of interior design. Urquiola’s immersive installation for Heimtextil invites visitors to experience futuristic elements like hybrid sculptures, inflated shapes, and hanging grids, while AI makes their movements part of the display. She will show how textiles can act as smart materials that connect people, machines, and materials.
Executive Statement
According to Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt, in a dynamic market environment, the global textile industry relies on Heimtextil. They are delighted that the mattress and carpet industries have also chosen Frankfurt as their business hub. While AI is transforming markets, Heimtextil shows how companies can benefit from this technology. As a strategic partner, it highlights business opportunities and future prospects, laying the foundation for potential growth.
