Munich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful showMunich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful showMunich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful showMunich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful showMunich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful showMunich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful show

Munich Fabric Start marked 30th anniversary with a successful show

Munich Fabric Start successfully launched its 30th anniversary edition. From 14–16 July 2026, Munich Fabric Start, together with its integrated show-in-shows BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE and THE SOURCE, presented the latest developments and innovations from around 650 international fabric, trims and sourcing collections at the MOC Munich.

With an extensive edutainment programme, it launched a very promising show. Featuring a line-up of high-profile keynotes, panel discussions, trend presentations and expert talks, THE STAGE served once again as the central hub for knowledge-sharing, inspiration and interdisciplinary exchange across the European textile and fashion industry. This year’s three-day programme tackled some of the industry’s most pressing questions, including how artificial intelligence and digitalisation are transforming material development, how evolving regulations are reshaping textile value chains, and what it will take to establish a functioning circular economy.

Over the years, the event initiated by the Klinder family has developed into one of the most important sourcing trade fairs in Europe.
The central location in Munich and the importance of the DACH market have contributed to this, as has the exceptional level of service provided.

In particular, the well-designed new ART & TEXTILES exhibition and DESIGN AREA offered clear inspiration and ideas. They were a natural expansion of the trend areas in the hallway, which the show is famous for. These curated spaces added to a cross-industry dialogue, bridging materials, design and art alongside the fair’s business-focused offering.
Denim remains an important segment and has been integrated into the main halls, with key players such as Calik and Sharabati continuously exhibiting at the show.

Technical materials continue to gain ground, and innovations—especially those related to comfort—are in high demand.
Anyone who does not engage deeply with these developments today will not do business here, because competing on price alone has long ceased to be viable in the European market.

A particular highlight was the show’s anniversary celebration with its “Cheers, Munich Fabric Start” aftershow drinks. Exhibitors, visitors, partners and media representatives were able to mingle, entwork and ultimately – raise the glass to another 30 years of Munich Fabric Start.