Interiors Trade Fair: Heimtextil 2026 to Spotlight AI, Sustainability and New Hospitality Partnership

Heimtextil, organised by Messe Frankfurt at its Exhibition Center, will take place from 13–16 January 2026, bringing together global professionals from the home and contract textiles sector. The trade fair is regarded as a key industry platform for insights into innovation, sustainability and the leading interior trends for 2026/2027, covering interiors, architecture, hospitality, retail supply, weaving and carpets.

Alcova x Heimtextil: Image created with ChatGPT 4.0, using various prompts
relating to upcoming textile trends © Alcova/Messe Frankfurt.

The event has announced a new partnership with Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT). As part of the collaboration, a complementary hospitality-focused format will launch alongside Heimtextil 2027, targeting decision-makers from the hotel and high-end hospitality design sector. Hospitality Interiors Europe will already be represented at Heimtextil 2026 with a dedicated lounge area. The partnership aims to strengthen synergies between architecture, interior design, hospitality and the contract sector.

Hospitality Interiors Europe is organised by Strive Exhibitions, whose founders Toby Walters and Sam Murray also launched Cruise Ship Interiors Expo. Messe Frankfurt said the partnership reflects the growing importance of hospitality and contract interiors as key growth areas for the global textile industry.

A central focus of Heimtextil 2026 will be Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the textile sector. On the Texpertise Stage, visitors will explore how AI is transforming design, production, retail, sustainability and communication. The programme will examine both strategic and practical applications of AI across design, architecture, interior design and contract furnishing.

The Heimtextil 26/27 colour palette contrasts earthy shades — sand, clay, soot and olive — with vivid digital accents such as acidic green, lilac and screen blue. The result is a dynamic blend of natural calm and synthetic disruption, reflecting the balance between handcraft and high-tech innovation.
Photo: Alcova for Heimtextil

Key highlights include the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 by Alcova, a bespoke design installation by Patricia Urquiola, and a live talk by architect and AI specialist Tim Fu. Urquiola will present her creative process and discuss material cycles, sustainable design, and the integration of craftsmanship and technology. Her Architonic LIVE TALK will take place on the Texpertise Stage in Hall 6.0.

Additional programme topics include AI-driven textile innovation, exhibition design in dialogue with material and technology, and the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award.  Click HERE for the Events Programme.

Guided tours led by Daniel Stier will run throughout the three-day event, offering insights into Urquiola’s installation and the convergence of textiles, technology and sustainability.

Heimtextil 2026 will also introduce the New Talent Area in Hall 6.1, showcasing emerging textile designers from around the world. The curated exhibition has been developed in collaboration with trend expert Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease International.

Images from Messe Frankfurt/Heimtextil

International textiles trade fair: Heimtextil (14 - 17 January 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany) to feature key trends for 2025/26

Heimtextil, the international trade fair focused on home and contract textiles, will be held from 14 to 17 January 2025 at Messe Frankfurt, located at Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany.

This event will gather global brands to showcase emerging trends in fabrics and textiles, while spotlighting innovations in sustainability across the industry. Attendees can explore a broad range of products, including bedding, rugs, curtains, fibres, yarns, and upholstery fabrics.

For the 2025/26 season, Heimtextil introduces three key themes under the title "Future Continuous", curated by the trend forecast agency Alcova Milano:  

Naturally Uneven: Celebrating the raw beauty of natural materials like linen, hemp, jute, wool, and nettle through handcrafted processes.

Radically Restructured: Highlighting innovative and recycled fibres designed for superior industrial processing with a minimal ecological footprint.

Regenerative: Embracing circulation and regeneration with bio-based, upcycled, or recycled materials, including fibres from hemp to wool.

Patricia Urquiola

This edition also features a special immersive design experience in Hall 12.0, conceptualized by renowned international designer Patricia Urquiola. Titled "among-us", this sustainable installation will be accompanied by talks where Urquiola will delve into the season's themes. Highlights include a live event on the Retail Stage (Hall 12.1) and a discussion with Simon Keane-Cowell during the Architonic Live Talk on the Texpertise Stage (Hall 4.0). Full details are available in the online event calendar.

For the Heimtextil event programme, click HERE.

In Hall 3.1, the DecoTeam will offer creative interior decoration and design presentations, while the neighboring Design Lounge, powered by DecoTeam, will serve as a hub for international industry networking. 

The lounge will feature community-focused initiatives and top brands such as Brink & Campman, Designers Guild, Fine, Golze1873, Haro-Teppiche, Kadeco, and Theko.

Images courtesy of Heimtextil.

Home and Contract Textiles Fair: Heimtextil 2025 to Unveil New Design Trend Curator and Expanded Product Offerings from January 14–17 in Frankfurt

Heimtextil, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade fairs for home and contract textiles, serves as a major platform for manufacturers, designers, and retailers in the textile and interior design industries. The fair showcases the latest trends, innovations, and insights across home textiles, furnishings, and sustainable materials.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt, Heimtextil will next take place from January 14-17 2025 in its extensive exhibition grounds in Frankfurt. The event will span 16 hall levels dedicated to various textile categories, from fibres and yarns to finished products, providing a comprehensive market overview.

On a visit to London in October, Ivonne Seifert, Heimtextil's Director of Marketing Communications, shared that to-date approximately 2,900 exhibitors from 60 countries are set to present their latest collections, materials, and textile solutions, each showcasing current trends and innovations. Seifert highlighted that the upcoming event would introduce new highlights and additions, making Heimtextil a prime destination for trade visitors eager to expand their textile knowledge. As a networking and knowledge hub, Heimtextil aids companies in future-proofing their development and growth.

In response to growing demand for trend guidance, Heimtextil has, for the first time, enlisted Milan-based design platform Alcova to curate the Heimtextil Trends 25/26.  Additionally, world-renowned designer and architect Patricia Urquiola will bring textile design to life with an exclusive installation under the theme “among-us” in the Trend Arena.

Click HERE to read the full article.

All photos from Heimtextil January 2024 event, courtesy of Messe Frankfurt.