Heimtextil international trade fair for home and contract textiles, taking place from 8-11 January, has enlarged its programme. Renowned architects and furnishing experts will discuss current issues relating to the contract business at the new ‘Contract Square’ area.

Heimtextil also offers information about e-commerce for retailers and IT developments in the hotel business at ‘Lecture Square’. The programme of the leading trade fair for the sector will also include additional conference and lecture themes.

‘Wool Lab Interiors’

For the first time, The Woolmark Company will present an inspirational trend guide to wool for interiors and design products. Wool is distinguished by a large range of positive qualities for design purposes: comfort, softness, elasticity, moisture absorption, flame resistance, sound and heat protection, naturalness and environmental friendliness.

The spectrum of interior applications is equally broad and stretches from bedding and bed linen, via floor coverings, carpets, decorative fabrics and furniture fabrics, to insulation and damping.

Ingrid Oomen from Woolmark International will talk about the ‘Wool Lab Interiors’, a trend presentation for research and promotion of wool, in a workshop at ‘Lecture Square’.

‘WellMade’

The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) will make a contribution to the programme at ‘Lecture Square’, with the ‘WellMade’ seminar that will present specific solutions for eliminating grievances on the production side.

This independent non-profit organisation FWF works together with companies and manufacturers to improve the conditions of textile workers. It is the leading partner of the ‘WellMade’ project.

Digital printing and trends

The first ‘European Digital Textile Conference: ‘Digital Printing for Homes and Interiors’ by WTiN’ will provide a topical overview of the latest technologies, market opportunities, areas of application for mass printed matter and sustainable production methods.

Additionally, the Heimtextil Trend Lectures will offer a first-class programme of information with renowned designers and trend experts talking about the latest design phenomena and presenting the latest, dominant styles.

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