Heimtextil 2022: trends, developments and innovations in home textiles

Heimtextil 2022: trends, developments and innovations in home textiles

The 2022 edition of Heimtextil—the world's largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles—was held in a positive spirit, despite economic and political uncertainties affecting the textile industry. The fair was the first Heimtextil to be held since 2020 and it represented a return to business as usual following the cancellation of the 2021 edition of the fair in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One highlight of the 2022 edition of the fair was the Trend Space, which was dedicated to the presentation of design trends in architecture, art, fashion and interior design for 2022/23. Another highlight was a lecture called Future Materials Library which showcased environmentally sustainable materials and innovations produced by companies which share a goal to transition from a linear economy to a circular economy. Materials and innovations in the lecture were presented in four categories, namely Harvesting Waste Streams, Regenerative Crops, Remade Fibres, and Sustainable Colour. Themes within each category were reflected in the materials presented by exhibitors at the fair.