Handmade textiles and applied design meet in a medieval castle to display contemporary and traditional manufactories. From 20 to 22 March 2026 Schloss Maretsch in Bolzano hosts a curated selection of workshops, artisans and designers featuring exhibitions, awards and practical sessions.
Dates, opening times and venue
Festival Textile Manufacture 2026 takes place from 20 to 22 March 2026 at Schloss Maretsch in Bolzano. Public hours are Friday 20 March 15:00 to 19:00, Saturday 21 March 10:00 to 19:00 and Sunday 22 March 10:00 to 18:00. The castle setting gives a distinctive frame for product assessment and brand presence in front of buyers and specialist visitors.
Exhibitor profile and product focus
The event gathers manufactories, fashion designers and textile artists. The program includes makers of knitwear, natural dyes, tailored garments and one-off textile objects. The Winners gallery displays projects awarded the European Textile & Craft Award 2026 and a special exhibition presents the work of textile artist Eva Forster.
Listed participants include studios and brands such as Adele Buffa, Barbara Weiland, Carlos Benny Giron Levano, Cobalto, Lanificio Bottoli and Silk and Soul. That mix allows comparison of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary approaches across garments, handwoven pieces and interior textiles.
Program highlights and exhibitions
Festival Textile Manufacture 2026 features the ETA 2026 winners gallery and a monographic show by Eva Forster. There is also a Textile Festival Interieur strand focused on table culture and interior styling, plus a specialist bookshop.
Exhibitor entries show artisan footwear, mountain wool weavings, tailoring ateliers and upholstery work. The lineup spans historical manufactories like Lanificio Bottoli and contemporary projects such as Fifth Origins.
Practical prospecting steps for suppliers and buyers
- Crosscheck the exhibitor list and tag manufacturers that match your sourcing criteria. Flag entries from the Winners gallery for priority visits.
- Request meetings by email in advance, suggesting slots during Saturday morning when operational time is usually more available.
- Bring clear technical sheets and commercial terms. Key queries to cover: minimum order quantities, lead times and customisation options.
- Use thematic exhibits to compare finishes and packaging solutions. If sourcing raw material, inspect offerings from Lanificio Bottoli and local yarn producers.
- Combine visits to complementary stands such as natural dyers and sewing ateliers to evaluate end-to-end capability.
What to watch in workshops and demos
Check the festival textile manufacture 2026 schedule for hands-on demonstrations and sessions on weaving techniques, sustainability and manufacturing workflows. Live demos are the most direct way to assess a workshop’s technical level and production approach before initiating a collaboration.
Final note and official link
For product managers and sourcing teams the festival textile manufacture 2026 provides a compact view of European textile craft under a curator-led format. Plan your agenda and contact requests through the event site at https://textilefestival.eu to secure meetings and identify exhibitors to visit.
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