Munich Fabric Start 2027 has 166 exhibiting companies from 22 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are Türkiye (44), Germany (43), Italy (22) and Portugal (9).
The textile calendar for fashion and interiors opens in Munich each January. Munich Fabric Start 2027 brings together fabric manufacturers and suppliers of textile components across three days focused on sourcing and business.
Dates and venue for Munich Fabric Start 2027
Munich Fabric Start 2027 runs from 20 to 22 January at M,O,C, (MOC München, Lilienthalallee 40). The venue hosts several exhibition areas structured to streamline fabric discovery and supplier meetings.
What Munich Fabric Start 2027 brings together
The trade show presents a curated portfolio of fabric makers and components aimed at fashion professionals. Exhibits cover textiles, additionals and materials relevant to the Autumn.Winter 27/28 season and upcoming collections, with dedicated zones for denim and sustainable materials.
Key figures
For 2027 the event lists 650 exhibitors and 15,000 attendees. Those figures indicate the scale of catalogues and physical samples available on site.
Program highlights and show areas
The show includes thematic areas such as BLUEZONE for denim and ReSOURCE for bio-based, recycled or circular materials. Trend forecasting and curated displays provide practical input for collection development and sourcing decisions.
Practical prospecting tips for Munich
- Pre-schedule meetings with selected exhibitors and use the show app and floorplans to cluster visits by area.
- Request samples and technical sheets ahead or during the show to compare fabric composition and finishes; prioritize suppliers who provide physical swatches.
- Focus scouting time on ReSOURCE and BLUEZONE if sustainability or denim are priorities; concentrating on zones speeds up supplier shortlisting.
- Bring a colleague who can assess pricing and technical compliance to accelerate on-site decisions.
Closing recommendation
Map your agenda around the zones that match your sourcing needs and prepare sample requests before arrival. Check exhibitor lists and registration at http://www.munichfabricstart.de and block meetings to make the three days in Munich productive.
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