New trends of the branch like the "Rollgleiter" by MHZ were awarded the TRENDS 2012 / Messe Frankfurt
For the third time around 30 architects and interior designers were sent out to scout for the newest trends of the branch at Heimtextil. The 15 nominated products were judged by a jury on the 12th January. The results were shown at the area „Let´s talk about…” at the Foyer of Hall 5.1/6.1.
Special show with participant products / Messe Frankfurt
On Thursday, January 12th, the ceremony of the ninth „ Innovation Award Architecture Textile Object” took place at Heimtextil 2012. On the occasion of the annual fair, the prestigious architectural journals AIT and xia IntelligenteArchitektur award the prize to superior products and concepts from the fields of home textiles, furnishing and space solutions. >>>
Robespierre: "Naughty Sheets for Naughty Nights"
Robespierre brought to Heimtextil a new bedroom collection which promises warm thoughts during these cold days. Named “Naughty Sheets for Naughty Nights,” the bedsheets, pillow cases and dressing gowns resemble at first sight the typical “Toile de Jouy” look with scenes printed in red, grey or blue. However, a closer look reveals the erotic images from 17thcenturyFrance, all of which had been hidden under the French national library until they were released for public viewing in 2008. >>>
Torhaus, Messe Frankfurt
2,634 exhibitors (+2,4 per cent) from 61 countries experienced their première event 2012 in a very good mood.
Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board at Messe Frankfurt, concludes: “Exhibitors assessed the success of their presentations to a high degree (84 per cent) as satisfying & highly satisfying (2011: 77 per cent). Visitors showed even higher degrees of satisfaction – 92 per cent highly rated the quality of the products offered and the results of their visit to Heimtextil.”
Against this positive background of industry spirit, it became clear, that buyers from the trades, design and manufacturing companies eventually decided to visit by smaller delegation entities. This led to a decrease by around five per cent in visitors’ figures: 70,000 visitors came to Frankfurt (2011: 73,071). “The decrease rose primarily in EU countries where the debt crisis and related economic developments showed an impact”, said Detlef Braun. This mainly concerns, e.g. Italy, Spain, Greece, France and the Netherlands. >>>
Cool designs with vertical blinds by Erfal, Germany
With its new collection of vertical blinds, the company shows what it means by its claim “Erfal – new indoor experiences”. The collection of vertical blinds presents functional aesthetics and 300 textiles in 75 different qualities. According to the requirements, the vertical blinds are not only used for contract business or public areas but also for modern private homes. >>>
Back to the 50s at "Heimtextil goes City"
25 specialist retailers, galleries and public institutes will spotlight new international products from Heimtextil and turn downtown Frankfurt into a mecca for home and household on Saturday, 14 January 2012. From 09.00 to 18.00 hrs, interior decorators, bed dealers, saddlers and furriers will open their workshops, studios, sewing rooms and show rooms and present inspiring creations, innovative materials and the latest home trends. The Dialog Museum and the Palmengarten botanic gardens are also taking part in this textile show focusing on craftsmanship and sustainability. >>>
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Perfectly right for your time out on the sofa. The Italians presented a plaid with two arms and a big bag on the front. This invention really reminds you of a kangaroo. “Lavatelli” is based in Turin and they introduced this curiosity last year. In the meantime, they have been selling 750.000 pieces of it all over the world. >>>
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