For 28 years, Hometextile & Design has stood as Russia’s largest specialised B2B platform for interior fabrics, home textiles, and integrated design solutions. Formerly known as Heimtextil Russia, this annual event has cemented its position as the central meeting point for manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and buyers in the textile and interior design industry.
Event Overview
The 28th edition of Hometextile & Design will take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at the Timiryazev Centre in Moscow. This marks a significant move to a new, modern venue, with the exhibition expanding across two halls – “Chayanov” and “Vavilov” – allowing for a more structured and comprehensive display.
Exhibition Scale and Participation
The 2025 edition at Crocus Expo demonstrated the event’s robust industry reach:
- 268 participating companies from 11 countries
- Over 15,000 visitors from 33 countries and 87 Russian regions
- Three national pavilions representing Turkey, India, and China
Building on this success, the 2026 edition expands further, with national pavilions from Turkey, China, Uzbekistan, and India serving as key hubs for direct distribution.
Two Expositions – One Integrated Ecosystem
The 2026 exhibition is organised into two main directions, creating a comprehensive market ecosystem:
HomeTextile Section
This section focuses on ready-made home textile products, including:
- Bed linen and bedding sets: Bed linen, bedding sets, baby bedding, bedspreads, blankets, and mattress pads
- Bathroom textiles: Terry towels, bathrobes, SPA wear, and bathroom mats
- Table textiles: Tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and kitchen textiles
- Homewear: Dressing gowns and pyjamas
- Hospitality textiles: Professional textiles for hotels, restaurants, and cafes
- Fabrics for textile production: Fabrics for bed linen, terry fabrics, and mattress fabrics
Special thematic zones add further depth to the exposition:
- “Smart Sleep” Zone: Dedicated to modern technologies for quality rest and recovery, focusing on innovative sleep systems and ergonomic textile solutions
- “Territory of Hospitality”: A dedicated platform for hotel and restaurant professionals, combining professional textiles with comprehensive furnishing solutions
Design Section
This exposition presents the interior solutions segment, bringing together:
- Interior and upholstery fabrics
- Window treatments and sun protection systems
- Wallpaper and carpets
- Designer furniture and decorative items
Trend Area: A Gallery of Future Trends
A centrepiece of the Design section is the Trend Area, reimagined in 2026 as a “gallery of trends and novelties”. This space will present forecasts for the development of interior textiles for 2027.
The 2026 concept is inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland”, curated by Olga Kantorovich, an international interior designer with over a decade of experience in Indonesia, the UAE, and Europe. This creative theme sets the atmosphere for the Trend Rooms, where partner brand products are showcased alongside innovative design ideas. Visitors will experience live demonstrations of the latest developments in furniture fabrics, lighting solutions, sun protection systems, and decor.
Business Programme and Professional Development
The exhibition features an extensive business programme across three dedicated platforms, offering over 75 hours of professional networking.
Key highlights include:
- 75+ hours of professional content with more than 70 industry speakers
- Special guided tours of the exhibition and Trend Area led by leading interior designers
- NEW! B2B closed-door meetings for focused business negotiations
A notable feature of the 2026 programme is an exclusive presentation by Christian Fischbacher, a representative of a family with over two centuries of textile heritage, addressing the evolving dynamics of the industry.
Professional Award: Textile Designers and Decorators Prize
The exhibition hosts the only professional award in Russia and the CIS for interior textiles and textile decor, now in its sixth year. Since its launch, over 3,000 works from more than 1,000 participants have been evaluated by a professional jury.
The 2026 award categories include:
- Classical Interior
- Contemporary Interior
- The Big Makeover: Transforming the Interior with Textiles
- Textile Design of Commercial Spaces
- Best Engineering Solution in Window Treatment
- Best Homestaging Project for Rental/Sale
- Art Textile: Textile as an Object of Art
- Ethnic Style Interior: Regional Focus
International Participation and Cooperation
A key strength of Hometextile & Design is its international character. The 2026 edition places special emphasis on international cooperation through national pavilions from Turkey, China, Uzbekistan, and India, providing Russian retailers and hoteliers with direct access to the world’s largest textile manufacturing capacities. This is complemented by discussions on import substitution and building resilient logistics chains in the textile industry.
Audience and Visitor Profile
The exhibition attracts a highly targeted professional audience including:
- Retail buyers: Representatives of retail chains, online stores, and marketplaces
- Hospitality professionals: Hotel and restaurant procurement decision-makers
- Interior designers: Private designers, design studios, and homestaging professionals
- Manufacturers: Textile factories, importers, and wholesale companies
In 2025, 38% of visitors attended the exhibition for the first time, indicating the event’s growing appeal and its effectiveness for business development.
Hometextile & Design remains the unrivalled meeting point for the interior textiles and design community in Russia and the Eurasian region. With its expanded venue, enhanced structuring, and strong international participation, the 2026 edition promises to deliver concentrated business value, trend insights, and networking opportunities. For professionals seeking to source new products, discover emerging trends, and establish strategic partnerships in the Russian market, this event is an essential date on the industry calendar.
