#Heimtextil 2022

2021-09-02

Heimtextil 2022: 93 percent of guests plan to participate

The preparations for the coming Heimtextil from 10 to 14 January 2022 are in full swing. Around 1,700 companies have so far announced their intention to exhibit at the fair. And there is great interest among Heimtextil visitors, too. In a poll conducted in June 2021, no less than 93 percent of respondents said they are interested or plan to travel to Frankfurt for Heimtextil 2022.

In other words, the sector is already raring to go and eager to return to an international setting. Personal discussions, physical product presentations and valuable inspiration – the call for an international meeting place embracing all facets of a pivotal trade fair is unmistakable.

The world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles is set to do justice to this yearning for interaction and inspiration in 2022, too. The main highlight is the Heimtextil Trends while other events at Heimtextil 2022, such as the Future Materials Library, Interior.Architecture.Hospitality, the service for (interior) architects and hospitality experts, the mega-subject of healthy sleep and sustainability, will provide topical content for the sector. “Our customer poll showed a clear vote in favour or retaining the programme of events and, therefore, on-site content. Almost 50 percent of visitors polled said they are in favour of this”, said Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, summarising the results.

Trends 22/23: tomorrow’s furnishing trends

The Heimtextil Trends remain the inspirational heart of the fair and participants will be able to see them live at the fair in a progressive presentation showing how the pandemic has changed our lives and, thus, the way we furnish our homes. The Heimtextil Trends 22/23 are entitled ‘Next Horizons’. The concept and presentation are the work of Anja Bisgaard Gaede and her team from Denmark’s SPOTT Trends & Business trend agency.

Digital services to supplement the trade fair

One of the results of the poll is that digital services are of particular interest to visitors from outside Europe when it comes to the Heimtextil Trends. Accordingly, supplementary digital services will round-off the spectrum of products to be seen at Heimtextil 2022 in Frankfurt. Thus, the Trend Book will be available for the first time in digital form. And, with Messe Frankfurt is also catering for the wishes of respondents with the digital Future Materials Library.

http://www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com/future

“Moreover, we aim to ensure with the aid of videos on demand and podcasts of Heimtextil tours that at least some of the trade-fair inspiration can be captured digitally and be brought to life even after the doors have closed on the physical event”, adds Olaf Schmidt.

Another digital service provided by Messe Frankfurt is the order and data-management portal Nextrade, which offers a digital 24/7 business relationship between dealers and suppliers. The first digital B2B marketplace for the home and living, the platform brings together the demand and supply sides of the whole sector digitally and thus generates substantial value added for both sides.

www.nextrade.market

Travel regulations for participants

At present, participants from almost all countries can enter Germany without having to go into quarantine. The only exceptions are for travellers from high-risk areas. At all events, international participants will need proof of complete vaccination or recovery from the virus or a valid antigen test. Additionally, all participants are advised to familiarise themselves with the latest entry, testing and quarantine regulations in Germany at:

http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/coronavirus.

Patricia Urquiola in the Trend Space: Evolution and new design elements for Heimtextil 2027

At Heimtextil 2027, the Trend Space brings the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, curated by Alcova, to life. Within this framework, Heimtextil’s collaboration with Patricia Urquiola continues into its third year in 2027. In the Trend Space, the architect and designer presents three sculptures: alongside the familiar element “Bambi”, Urquiola is developing two new pieces specifically for Heimtextil. Thereby, she offers her unique interpretation of the trend theme “The Performance of Everyday Living”.

Cinte Techtextil China 2026 wraps up successfully, setting stage for next-gen advancement across key applications

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Therapeutic patterns and mythology as design inspiration: New Talent Area curated by Trendease at Heimtextil grows

Even more young design talent and creative ideas: at the upcoming Heimtextil, the New Talent Area returns for its second edition with stronger presence. From 12 to 15 January 2027, the curated area welcomes more than 30 participants, many of whom are presenting on the international stage for the first time. In Frankfurt, they showcase exciting textile designs, surprising materials and market-ready products.

Blue Tomato accelerates agile retail apparel production with Kornit Digital

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SANITIZED and RUDOLF join forces to extend textile performance and wearability

Long-lasting performance textiles require solutions that address a wide range of consumer expectations, from lasting freshness and comfort to reliable protection against the elements. SANITIZED and RUDOLF are highlighting their latest innovations, demonstrating how specialized textile technologies can support the functional durability and wearability of modern apparel.

The beauty of imperfection: Officina39 explores denim's next chapters

Officina39 returns to Kingpins Amsterdam on October 14–15, booth White 01, with a creative and technological program that brings together its new Spring/Summer 2028 collection, advances in denim finishing and collaborations spanning design, fabric development, fashion and publishing. At the center of the presentation of the Italian company is a shared idea: that distinctive aesthetics, responsible chemistry and efficient industrial processes can evolve together, opening new creative possibilities for contemporary denim.

Eastman Naia™ brings versatility to Kingpins Amsterdam

Denim continues to evolve, responding to changing consumer expectations for comfort, adaptability and functionality across different styles, occasions and seasons. At Kingpins Amsterdam, taking place October 14–15, Eastman Naia™ highlights how the versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber can help manufacturers address different denim needs through thoughtful fiber blending, while preserving the distinctive character of denim.