#DOMOTEX 2024

2023-10-19

DOMOTEX 2024 experiences overwhelming response

After a successful comeback at the beginning of the year, a promising response is already emerging for the 34th edition of the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings. In addition to a large number of exhibitors who have already participated in the previous event, numerous companies that were not represented in 2023 have also registered.

Well-known and long-standing top exhibitors in the field of handmade carpets such as Tisca Austria, ABC Italia, Javi Home, Jaipur Rugs, Bhadohi Carpets, Rezas, Agacan, BO tepp, Paulig and Ipek - A. Ipektchi have confirmed their participation. In the machine-made carpet segment, exhibitors such as Oriental Weavers, Merinos, Robusta, Otto Golze, Lalee, Solomon and Brink & Campman will participate.

For Yasmine Khamis, Chairwoman of Oriental Group, participation in the upcoming DOMOTEX is a matter of course: "We look forward to participating in DOMOTEX again in 2024 and will be represented with our familiar booth size to showcase our products and innovations. DOMOTEX is our most important trade show for making business connections and strengthening existing relationships. DOMOTEX, in particular, is a significant milestone in our business calendar, as it allows us to explore industry trends and present our collections to an international audience.”

DOMOTEX 2024 promises a diverse supporting program that will provide visitors with even deeper involvement and more comprehensive insights into the two worlds of "Carpets & Rugs" and "Flooring".

THE GREEN COLLECTION - Sustainability also plays a role in the carpet sector

THE GREEN COLLECTION will return for the second time to present the latest developments in sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry. In 2024, the special show will also offer carpet manufacturers in particular the opportunity to highlight how environmentally friendly approaches can change the future of the industry.

Mood Spaces - Inspiring interior design

Mood Spaces" allows renowned international designers to present their designed room scenarios that reflect current living trends and inspirations. This is an invaluable source of inspiration for the carpet industry looking for innovative design ideas and trends.

Carpet Design Awards - Excellence in carpet design and craftsmanship.

DOMOTEX 2024 celebrates the 19th edition of the world-renowned "Carpet Design Awards". This prestigious competition recognises excellence in carpet design and craftsmanship. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover the best in contemporary handmade carpets and celebrate the artistic world of carpets.

Peacock Project by Lila Valadan

Another visitor magnet for the carpet industry will be designer Lila Valadan's Peacock Project. Under the title "Night Time in a Palace", a museum-like installation of Persian carpets will be set up in Hall 3. Lila Valadan will exhibit an extensive selection of her Persian artworks in the middle of the museum.

INSIGHT ITALY - A country in focus

DOMOTEX 2024 is setting a new tone by introducing a country focus concept for the first time with "INSIGHT ITALY". Italy will take centre stage in 2024. This unique special show will focus on trends, designs, colours and innovations from Italy and offer visitors an insight into the creativity and excellence of the Italian carpet and flooring industry.

DOMOTEX 2026 gains momentum

DOMOTEX 2026 in Hannover is experiencing strong exhibitor demand. The expanded concept focusing on holistic interior design is receiving broad approval across the market. Companies such as Kronospan, Weitzer Parkett, Amorim, Unilin, Classen, Saint-Gobain, and many others have already confirmed their participation.

DOMOTEX maintains its leading market position

Preparations for DOMOTEX 2026 are in full swing, and the positive response to the new concept confirms the relevance of the world’s leading trade fair for carpets, flooring and interior finishing. The newly introduced participation formats, in particular, have been well received by the market. In addition, strong partners such as DECOR-UNION and MEGA have reaffirmed their cooperation with DOMOTEX.

The Carpets & Rugs Edition: Four days of efficient business

In January next year, DOMOTEX will set in motion a new two-year cycle: from 2025 onwards, the Carpets & Rugs Edition will be a central meeting place for the world of carpets at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in all odd-numbered years. In 2026, as in all even years, DOMOTEX will once again bring together the entire international floor coverings industry under one roof.

DOMOTEX Middle East 2024 concludes with resounding success

DOMOTEX Middle East 2024 concluded its spectacular three-day exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre on a high note, celebrating numerous achievements and breakthroughs in the flooring industry. The event, inaugurated by Dawood Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, attracted industry leaders and enthusiasts from around the globe. It showcased a diverse range of products and designs that highlight the future of flooring.

DOMOTEX 2024: Internationality, sustainability and networking

DOMOTEX 2024, the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, ends today after four impressive days full of innovation, inspiration and networking. From 11 to 14 January 2024, around 1,000 exhibitors from 60 countries came to Hannover to kick off a promising business year and showcase their innovations to visitors.

Create original designs and enter new markets with ALPHA carpet systems

With Schönherr carpet weaving systems, Stäubli provides machines that are tailored to the needs of today’s carpet weaving mills. The focus is to provide weaving mills with weaving equipment that meets their productivity requirements, offers the mill an interesting return on investment (ROI), and enables the production of a wide variety of carpet applications.

Getzner Textil steams ahead with energy savings

Getzner Textil AG is always open to new ideas and committed to investment in innovative technological solutions. This has proven a highly successful approach for more than two hundred years now: founded in 1818 as a family business in Bludenz in the heart of Europe, the company is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fabrics for African fashion, shirts and blouses, corporate fashion, and technical textiles, with 1,550 employees, 710 weaving machines, seven locations, and an output of 73 million running meters per year.

Delicate by Day, Glowing by Night

Light and color—no other thread combines these two properties as fascinatingly as GUNOLD's GLOWY specialty thread. During the day, it appears in powdery, soft pastel shades, and at night it transforms into a contrasting bright green. Embroidery and decorative seams change their appearance as if by magic as soon as darkness falls.

From premiums to parity: How Fashion for Good is rewriting the economics of new materials

Fashion for Good launches Price Parity Toolkit: developed with support from Laudes Foundation, Canopy and Finance Earth, the framework introduces an innovative financing approach (premium decoupling) to remove price premiums from the supply chain and unlock faster adoption of lower-impact materials across the industry.