Heimtextil 2026 reinforced its global relevance and industry confidence by attracting a higher share of top-level decision-makers and maintaining strong international participation despite a volatile market environment. With 148 participating nations, 3,000 exhibitors and over 48,000 buyers,
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the textile industry, influencing everything from design and production to pricing, distribution, and communication. At Heimtextil 2026, taking place from 13–16 January, AI takes centre stage through a comprehensive content programme designed to translate innovation into practical business value for the global textile and
Frankfurt am Main, 10 September 2025 – Artificial intelligence has become a central part of the design process – precise, efficient and omnipresent. At the same time, demand for the handmade, intuitive and imperfect is on the rise. The Heimtextil Trends 26/27 unfold within this field of tension under the guiding theme “Craft is a […]














