Heimtextil 2024 is starting with an adapted hall structure and a separate segment for Carpets & Rugs Optimized hall planning and the new Carpets & Rugs product segment await international visitors and exhibitors at the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. The innovations raise great interest and positive feedback. With interior design, trends and inspiration, Heimtextil in January 2024 is the reliable start to the new season.
In 2024, Heimtextil will be even more visitor-friendly with optimized hall planning. The popular, light-flooded Hall 3 and the new Hall 5 will also be therePart the fair. From January 9th to 12th, 2024, visitors will find the latest collections from the wall decoration, textile technology and international range of textile designers. Another highlight are the Heimtextil Trends 24/25, compact and central in Hall 3.0. Creativity and innovation are brought together here in a unique melting pot of (technical) innovations and impulses for buyers from different segments. Window & Interior Decoration will be located in Hall 3.1. Heimtextil thus enables a compact presentation and visitor-friendly connection, also to upholstery fabrics in Hall 4. The new product segment Carpets & Rugs will be shown in Hall 5.1.
The new hall is directly on via mobile and at the transition to Hall 4. International visitors benefit from short and direct walking distances with all relevant product areas in one place. The Fibers & Yarns product area for decorative and upholstery fabrics, which was successfully launched in 2023, will be expanded and presented again in Hall 4.0 alongside Interior.Architecture.Hospitality and Decorative & Furniture Fabrics. Visitors to Heimtextil 2024 can also rely on the proven range of Smart Bedding, Beautiful Living, Bed & Bath Fashion, Asian Excellence and Asian Selection. Halls 10, 11 and 12 in the western area of Messe Frankfurt are again available to German and international buyers at the start of the season.
Heimtextil 2024 is expanding its portfolio with a separate product segment for carpets. The Carpets & Rugs area can be found exclusively in the new exhibition hall 5.1. Shown are: custom-made, handmade and custom made Carpets, machine-made rugs, mats and clean-off systems, as well as runners and bridges. Carpets are traditionally an integral part of Heimtextil and have previously been presented by the manufacturers in different halls. From 2024, the offer will be permanently combined in a separate segment on an annual basis. Heimtextil is thus responding to the increasing demand. International buyers thus receive an optimally bundled overview of a wide range of productsfitted carpets. The area appeals to international wholesalers as well as hardware and home improvement stores, the furniture trade and furniture stores as well as specialized retailers.
“By presenting carpets in a separate product segment, we create additional added value for relevant buyers. Exhibitors offitted In the future, carpets will be bundled compactly and centrally in the new exhibition hall 5.1. The range of textile floor coverings is optimally integrated into the existing textile environment at Heimtextil. The new area is already attracting a lot of attention. The past few months have been characterized by a wide range of discussions with companies, potential visitors, associations and publishers - Messe Frankfurt has received positive feedback for its decision from all of them. "We are pleased that we can respond to the needs of the industry with this reliable annual offer," explains Bettina Bär, Director Heimtextil.
With 44,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors from 129 nations, the global textile industry was a guest at Heimtextil 2023 in Frankfurt. 92% of trade visitors and 81% of exhibitors achieved their trade fair goals at Heimtextil 2023, thereby confirming the relevance of this trade fair. Heimtextil not only creates business opportunities, but also provides valuable content and inspiration. Initiating and maintaining business connections as well as networking and exchanging experiences are among the most frequently mentioned goals of the trade fair, along with getting to know trends and innovations. The surveys revealed the trend that important purchasing decisions are increasingly being prepared at the trade fair. The exhibitors were also positive about their post-fair business and benefited from a 72% share of executives among the visitors. The international trade fair for home and contract textiles,Heimtextil, will take place from January 9th to 12th, 2024.