Heimtex 2026 Highlights Artificial Intelligence Impact On Textiles
December 19, 2025
FRANKFURT, FDR– Under the heading of “Texpertise Focus AI”, Messe Frankfurt will place a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence at Heimtex 2026.
The impact of AI along the entire textile value chain, from fibre production to the point of sale ill be highlighted at all Messe Frankfurt Fairs. This effort will begin at Heimtex in Frankfurt January 13-16, 2026.
Commercial market analysis estimates the global market for AI in the textile industry is expected to reach a level of $21 billion by 2033, roughly ten times the 2023 figure.
According to Eurostat, 13.5 percent of European industrial companies were already using AI in 2024 including many businesses in the textile sector.
Messe Frankfurt will showcase exhibitor applications and content formats relating to artificial intelligence at its international textile and apparel events from 2026 onwards.
The impact of AI along the entire textile value chain, from fibre production to the point of sale ill be highlighted at all Messe Frankfurt Fairs. This effort will begin at Heimtex in Frankfurt January 13-16, 2026.
Commercial market analysis estimates the global market for AI in the textile industry is expected to reach a level of $21 billion by 2033, roughly ten times the 2023 figure.
According to Eurostat, 13.5 percent of European industrial companies were already using AI in 2024 including many businesses in the textile sector.
Messe Frankfurt will showcase exhibitor applications and content formats relating to artificial intelligence at its international textile and apparel events from 2026 onwards.
“The textile and apparel industry is undergoing significant transformation: artificial intelligence is reshaping workflows, enabling new business models and offering solutions for sustainability, efficient value chains and the sector’s skills shortage,” according to Messe Frankfurt officials, “The potential applications of artificial intelligence are growing rapidly and are fundamentally changing how we work, produce and trade,” Messe Frankfurt states. “This also applies to the textile and apparel industry. As the world’s leading organiser of trade fairs for the sector, we make relevant developments visible and foster global dialogue,” says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles and Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt. “With Texpertise Focus AI, our events provide orientation for the targeted and responsible use of AI within the industry.”
