Which domestic and international exhibitions should home textile and bedding entrepreneurs attend?
Nov 04, 2025
The best exhibitions depend on your target markets (domestic vs export), product focus (bedding, textiles, home decor), and the size/stage of your business. Below is a curated mix of domestic and international exhibitions that are well-regarded for home textiles and bedding. I've grouped them by region and added notes on what each show is best for, plus a simple checklist to help you decide.
Notes on selecting shows
Tiering: Consider a mix of large trade shows (great for high footfall and major buyers) and regional or niche shows (great for meeting distributors, small retailers, and fabric suppliers).
Timing and logistics: Check booth costs, space options, language and buyer attendance. Some shows are better for sourcing materials, others for finishing goods.
Export readiness: If you're targeting international buyers, prioritize shows with strong overseas buyer presence and robust match-making services.
Theme fit: Some shows are broad home textiles; others focus on beddings, fabrics, or sustainable textiles.
China (if applicable) – Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles
What you'll find: Large-scale bedding, home textiles, fabrics; strong domestic and Asian buyer presence.
Why attend: Market scale, suppliers, and potential partnerships with manufacturers and retailers in Asia.
India – Heimtextil India (World's Fair for Home Textiles)
What you'll find: Bedding, curtains, towels, lawn fabrics; growing home textiles ecosystem.
Why attend: Growing Indian market, easing access to South Asian buyers, sourcing services.
United States – Home + Housewares Show
What you'll find: Home textiles, decorative textiles, and related product categories; strong domestic retailer presence.
Why attend: Networking with US retailers and importers; trend and product direction in the US market.
Europe – Premiere Vision Paris (textiles + fashion, with home textiles components)
What you'll find: Premium textiles including home textiles, trends, designers, European buyers.
Why attend: High-quality audience, trend direction, networking with European suppliers and brands.
Europe – Heimtextil Frankfurt (the global home and contract textiles trade fair)
What you'll find: Bedding, bath textiles, fabrics, interior textiles; strong international buyer presence.
Why attend: The industry's leading event for home textiles; excellent for branding, product positioning, and meeting international distributors.
Turkey – Istanbul International Home Textiles & Decoration Exhibition (Homedecor, Home Textiles)
What you'll find: Strong Middle East, Europe, and neighboring market presence; manufacturing hub.
Why attend: Access to Mediterranean/MENA buyers and suppliers, cost-effective logistics.
United Arab Emirates – INDEX Dubai (Interior, design, and home textiles)
What you'll find: Comprehensive interior design and home textiles segments; large international attendance.
Why attend: Gateway to GCC, Africa, and expanding Middle East markets; contrast to European shows.
Vietnam – Vietnam International Textile & Apparel Exhibition (VTEX) / VietTextiles
What you'll find: Textile supply chain, fabrics, and home textile components; strong regional sourcing.
Why attend: Access to Southeast Asian buyers, sourcing partners, and manufacturing ecosystem.
Indonesia – Indonesia International Sourcing Show (IISS) / COTTON Indonesia events
What you'll find: Fabrics, home textiles, handicrafts; growing export ecosystem.
Why attend: Southeast Asia buyer presence, potential manufacturing partners.
China – Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
What you'll find: Broad range of products including bedding and textiles; vast buyer base.
Why attend: Massive scale; network with distributors and retailers; especially useful for finding manufacturing partners.
Global – Global Sources Lifestyle/Home Textiles Sourcing Expo (Hong Kong/Shanghai)
What you'll find: Home textiles, bedding, decorative textiles; a balance of price points and quality.
Why attend: Ideal for meeting overseas buyers, due diligence, and sourcing mixed quality/price goods.
KXT Home Textile Company also participates in the Frankfurt Fair and the Canton Fair in China every year. If you are interested, please contact us!
