Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt:

“Even though predictions are difficult to make at present, we expect to be able to offer international players in the industry a first-rate, positive environment for their businesses in January 2021. The fact that more than 95 percent of the space as compared to the last Heimtextil is now booked makes us feel very optimistic. We of course hope that the number of companies that end up in difficulty because of the crisis will be very low. However, at this early point in time, the very good number of registrations and the concentration of industry participants at the trade fair gives us incredible momentum. As far as the pandemic is concerned, we are convinced that people will still want to meet in person to exchange their products – and perhaps more so than ever after this crisis year – and that personal contacts are the best prerequisite for good, long-term business. Virtual offers can of course complement global communication. But personal meetings and the experience of touch, especially in the field of textiles, will remain essential.”

Platforms for wall and textile design

The world’s biggest range of wallpaper and wall coverings awaits visitors in hall 3.1. Hall 3.0 also offers a leading global platform: around 200 international textile designers are currently registered to present their new designs here. Manufacturers of digital printers and textile processing companies will present their wares in direct vicinity under the Textile Technologies banner.

Everything for interior decoration

Top international producers are represented in halls 4.0 and 4.1 with a selection of furnishing and upholstering fabrics, leather an d imitation leather. In hall 4.2 Trevira (Germany) is present with an international joint presentation. Here, Heimtextil will also present furnishing solutions and specialist offers specifically aimed at the contract furnishing segment and also offers the target group of interior designers, architects and hospitality experts a business and networking forum.

Interior decorators and international furnishing retailers will find curtains, decorative fabrics, carpets, interior sun protection and decorative systems in hall 8.0. New product ranges will be presented here, including furnishing fabric collections by textiles editeurs.

In hall 9.0, the area Beautiful Living awaits with strong brands and private labels with table and kitchen linen, blankets and home accessories.

Innovative new textile products for the bedroom can be experienced in hall 11.0. Fashion and Home will bring together international top producers, including several fashion licensees in hall 12.0.

Heimtextil

12 –15 January 2021

Messe Frankfurt