The global carpet industry is set to benefit from significant expansion at the upcoming international textile exhibition in Frankfurt. The Carpets & Rugs segment will span four hall levels for the first time, moving to larger Halls 11.0 and 12.0, with additional space in Hall 11.1 and continuing presence in Hall 3.0. This expansion reflects high demand from industry participants and marks a new milestone for the global flooring sector.
The exhibition will also introduce Flooring & Equipment in Hall 12.0, bringing non-textile floor coverings into the comprehensive platform. This addition consolidates the event’s role as the leading global meeting point for both textile and non-textile floor covering industries, creating a unified marketplace for the entire flooring sector.
Industry Leaders Confirm Participation
Major players in the machine-woven carpet sector have already confirmed their presence for January 2026. Hall 12.0 will host global industry leaders including Balta (Belgium), Hanse Home Collection (Germany), Lalee (Germany), Merinos (Turkey), and the Oriental Weavers Group with Oriental Weavers, MAC Carpet and EFCO (Egypt). Ragolle Rugs (Belgium) and Universal XXI (Spain) will also present their latest collections.
A notable highlight will be the Belgian Textiles area by Fedustria, where the association will showcase high-end products from Belgium’s heritage-rich carpet industry alongside its members. “The two ranges complement each other perfectly – as our exhibitors reflect: some carpet companies showcase mixed collections with non-textile floor coverings. This is in line with the holistic approach of Heimtextil 2026,” says Bettina Bär, Director Heimtextil.
Specialized Hall Arrangements
The expanded format allows for specialized arrangements across different halls. Hall 11.0 becomes the new dedicated space for hand-woven carpets, featuring high-quality Indian companies such as Hafizia Arts & Craft, Heritage Overseas, Himalaya Concepts, Javi Home, Looms & Knots, Maurya International, Nirmal International, Rugs INC., Teppiche de Orienta and The Rug Republic.
Hall 11.1 will showcase joint stands from China and India, including participations from the Carpet Export Promotion Council and the Handloom Export Promotion Council. Meanwhile, Hall 3.0 will feature carpet exhibitors as part of the DecoTeam and the adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam, including renowned companies such as Paulig Teppichweberei with the Haro brand, Infloor-Girloon, Otto Golze & Söhne, Theko with its brand worlds Sansibar Sylt, Tom Tailor and Natur Pur, as well as Tisca (Germany).
Future Floor Innovation Hub
The new Future Floor area in Hall 12.0 will offer customized content formats specifically designed for the flooring and carpet industry. This dedicated space will showcase a curated selection of exhibitor products with a focus on sustainability, innovative materials and forward-looking designs. The Talk Spot will feature renowned experts providing insights into current carpet trends and industry developments, complemented by guided tours to selected must-see exhibitions.
