1. Hotspots:
  2. Smart Textiles
  3. Techtextil
  4. Texprocess
  5. Munich Fabric Start
  6. Trade Fairs

Messe Frankfurt

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Technical warp knits are full of surprises and innovative potential, as the hollow fibre mats produced by Karl Mayer warp knitting machines with weft insertion demonstrate. © Karl Mayer

 
10/02/2026 – Hall 12.0/B79

Hall 12.0/B79

Karl Mayer at Techtextil: New warp-knit advances and a dedicated Innovation Center

Karl Mayer presents advanced textile structures, reinforcement fabrics and functional apparel solutions at Techtextil, alongside the parallel opening ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Techtextil and Texprocess panel discussion: Industry representatives discussed on 15 January how innovations - from AI to advanced materials - are driving the transformation of the textile sector. © Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

 
06/02/2026 – Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Innovation Remains the Industry’s Key Driver

The statements made at the 15 January press conference for Techtextil and Texprocess continue to set the tone for the sector. Artificial intelligence, ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Heimtextil 2026 offered space for exchange, inspiration and orientation in a market undergoing change. © Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

 
21/01/2026 – Global Markets

Global Markets

Strong global turnout at Heimtextil 2026

A volatile market environment highlighted the importance of Heimtextil 2026, where 47000 buyers sought orientation, reliable partners and insights into ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Trends-Leitthema „Craft is a verb": Spürbare Texturen treffen auf generative Muster, natürliche Strukturen auf algorithmische Präzision. © Alcova für Heimtextil

 
02/10/2025 – Heimtextil Trends 26/27

Heimtextil Trends 26/27

KI trifft Handwerk: Heimtextil zeigt Trends

Künstliche Intelligenz rationalisiert Prozesse, wirft aber Fragen nach kreativer Identität auf. Die Heimtextil Trends 26/27 zeigen, wie KI handwerkliche ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Die Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles verzeichnete 2025 einen deutlichen Anstieg internationaler Teilnehmer. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Co Ltd

 
12/09/2025 – Abschlussbericht

Abschlussbericht

Intertextile Shanghai mit Rekordzahlen

Mit 900 Ausstellern aus 20 Ländern und verstärkter internationaler Beteiligung bestätigte die Herbstmesse ihre Position als führende Plattform für Heimtextilien ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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The “Sleep & Meet” area will open in 2026 and take up around a quarter of Hall 4.0. © Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin

 
28/05/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Heimtextil expands mattress area

Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, is strategically expanding the Smart Bedding segment. The new exhibitor area “Sleep & Meet” will be created for the ... By  Editorial staff
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An exceptionally large number of new exhibitors have already registered for Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. © Jean-Luc Valentin / Messe Frankfurt

 
30/04/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present ... By  Editorial staff