At the recently concluded Heimtextil exhibition in Frankfurt, textile technology was the focal point with exhibitors showcasing technological innovations in the field of home textiles. The event hosted 2,658 exhibitors from 62 countries attracting around 66,000 visitors over the four days, with 66 per cent coming from countries other than Germany. The most represented international visitor nations included Italy, China, Turkey, the UK, the US, France, India, Spain, the Russian Federation and Poland.

With the newly emerging trends for industrial-scale digital printing of home textiles, Heimtextil saw presence of leading digital textile printing technology, and software and design providers exhibiting in the Design & Technics Hall.
While SPG Prints, Netherlands showcased its pigment ink technology, Reggiani Macchine, Kornit Digital, POD Iberica and Durst & HP exhibited their latest machinery range.

There was also an informative conference program on digital textile printing theme organised by the World Textile Information Network. The European Digital Textiles conference included presentations from some of the pioneers of digital textile printing for home textiles, as well as industry observers, strategists and creative thinkers. This year’s Heimtextil combined the best of business with design innovation and technical advancements in the field.

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