Heimtextil exhibitions will be held in Germany from January 14 to 17, 2015. This is the world’s largest trade fair for home and contract textiles. With growing awareness o of sustainable and socially responsible production techniques, the theme this time is sustainability. The fair will offer a forum for companies committed to sustainability and put the focus on products that conserve resources.

There will, for the first time, be a platform dedicated to bodies which award seals of approval and quality marks, to certification organisations and interest groups relating to sustainability issues. Visitors will get free of charge a green directory containing an overview of all exhibitors at the show who espouse the cause of sustainable working practices. Also eco symbols on the stands of certificated exhibitors will provide practical help for visitors in finding those products that have been manufactured to ecological and social standards.

Awards will be given for upcycling. In contrast to recycling, upcycling has, as its goal, the creation of higher value products from waste materials. At least 30 per cent of the materials used must be textile-based. The Theme Park will offer space for a comprehensive display of themes and issues that are relevant to the future. It will focus attention on design-oriented, contemporary aspects.

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