Community as a success factor

Cologne will once again become the pulsating heart of the handicraft and hobby sector: Under the new claim "Inspired by Crafts. Built for Business.", the leading international trade fair for textile handicrafts will present itself with a modernised brand identity from 20 to 22 March 2026. It is placing the clear focus on what makes it unique - its vibrant community. Trade visitors, creative and industry experts from all over the globe are invited to attend h+h cologne to discover trends, experience innovations and shape the future of handicrafts together.

What's new at h+h cologne 2026:

From next year, we are planning a new layout - on just two hall levels! This means: more compactness, more frequency, more visibility.

Be part of the first planning round and secure the best stand spaces!

The following exhibitors are already there:

Acufactum, addi, Albstoffe, Alize, Amann Mettler, AYB Hislabor, Belousek, Bernina, Burda, Clover, Dill Buttons, DMC, Fistas, Gazzal, Gütermann, Juki, Katia, Lamana, Lana Grossa, LANG YARNS, Langendorf & Keller, Pascuali, Permin, Prym, Quality Textiles, Rheintex, Rico Design, Schmetz, Stiebner Verlag, Swafing, Textile Center, VENO, Verhees, Westfalenstoffe, Yünteks, u.v.m.

To the online application 2026

The h+h community

h+h cologne brings together craftsmanship, innovation and business – a place where ideas grow, synergies emerge and the future of the industry is shaped.

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What our exhibitors say about h+h cologne:

h+h cologne is the premier global meeting place for the handcraft industry - no other event gathers so many international businesses under one roof. We are especially excited about the new condensed floor plan for 2026, which will make it easier to connect, exchange ideas & create new opportunities.

Leon Zheng, CEO/President, ChiaoGoo

Man with short gray hair wearing a black t-shirt sitting in front of a light wall.

h+h cologne has been a highlight for many years. We receive concentrated feedback to our new collection at the trade fair. All the work we put into our creative designs is ultimately worthless without our customers. Meeting up at h+h cologne is thus a very nice event for us.

Tobias Langenberg, Sales Director Germany Austria, Fil Katia S.A

For us h+h cologne 2026 is an important platform where we can meet up with our trading partners in person. The international exchange isn't as direct and intensive anywhere else!

Sabine Drosdz-Casier, Business Unit Leader Prym Consumer Europe, Prym Consumer Europe GmbH

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