The voices of our exhibitors

With around 300 exhibitors from 39 countries and trade visitors from 79 countries, h+h cologne 2025 once again proved to be the key trade fair highlight of the textile handicraft industry.

We asked several of our exhibitors what particularly appeals to them about h+h cologne.

BELOUSEK - Leop. Belousek & Co. GesmbH & Co KG

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

For us as a wholesaler, h+h cologne 2026 is the industry's central meeting point. It offers the ideal platform for presenting new products, cultivating customer relations and setting important market impulses for the creative world of handicrafts.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We are expecting inspiring encounters, new contacts and a valuable exchange with the specialised trade. Our aim is to attract attention to our range and our own wool brand, ELISA, inspire customers and expand our network in a targeted manner - in a personal, competent and future-oriented manner.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will present our successful own brands ELISA, HANDY, LORD and BELCO - with high-quality new products and trusted classics. The focus lies on quality, a diversified product range and solutions that optimally support the specialised trade.

Thomas Gaitzenauer, Managing Director, BELOUSEK - Leop. Belousek & Co. GesmbH & Co KG

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ChiaoGoo

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

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

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

At every h+h cologne, our goal is to strengthen existing partnerships while creating new connections within the global handcraft community. Nothing compares to meeting face-to-face We warmly invite visitors to stop by, say hello, and explore opportunities with us!

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We are thrilled to announce that ChiaoGoo will be unveiling something truly special at h+h cologne 2026. This major reveal will showcase our ongoing commitment to excellence - and it’s only happening at the show!

Leon Zheng, CEO/President, ChiaoGoo

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Círculo S.A.

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

For Círculo S.A., participating in h+h cologne is not only a tradition, but a strategic commitment. As the most important and established trade fair in our industry, it plays a key role in connecting us with our international partners, presenting our new collections and strengthening relationships.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

Being at h+h cologne means being in the heart of our market: it’s where brands, manufacturers, retailers and creators meet to shape the future of our sector. The fair allows us to stay close to trends, monitor market movements, and foster dialogue with other key players.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

Círculo will be there — once again — with commitment and enthusiasm. Because for us, h+h cologne is more than a fair: it is a meeting point that keeps our global community stitched together.

Maryah Borges de Castro, Export Manager, Círculo S.A.

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Fil Katia S.A

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

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.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

In the year 2026 we hope to inspire the visitors of h+h cologne with our colourful designs and passion for high-quality yarns again. We also bring a touch of sunny joie de vivre from Barcelona to every h+h cologne.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

Alongside our high-quality Concept collection, the focus lies on our increasingly popular sock yarns in 2026. Here, we can also fall back on celebrity support. Prepare to be surprised.

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

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Kinki Amibari Co., Ltd.

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

h+h cologne is the leading global trade fair for handicraft supplies. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with international partners and knitting communities, while sharing our tradition, quality, and innovations with the world.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We aim to strengthen international partnerships, introduce our latest innovations, and inspire knitters worldwide. Our goal is to expand our contribution to knitting culture and highlight the sustainable value of Japanese bamboo needles products.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will showcase our premium bamboo knitting needles, including the new Seeknit CURVE series, designed for comfortable knitting and beautiful flowing shape witch allow the yarn to glide smoothly. Combining craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation, we support joyful, eco-friendly knitting.

Yuji Mizoguchi, International Sales Manager, Kinki Amibari Co., Ltd.

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Langendorf & Keller GmbH

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

At h+h, we want to showcase our brands Pro Lana and Woolly Hug’s, meet new customers both from Germany and abroad, and strengthen our relationships with existing customers. The opportunity to engage with industry partners is also important to us.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We want to showcase and sell our new products for the upcoming winter season.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will be presenting trendy new yarns and accessories and also expanding our existing standard product range.

Jonas Langendorf, Authorised officer, Langendorf & Keller GmbH

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Prym Consumer Europe GmbH

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

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!

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We see h+h cologne 2026 as an opportunity to establish many new national and international contacts and deepen existing partnerships. Our goal: To inspire trading partners for Prym, convince them with new products and services and strengthen the retail trade at the POS long-term.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will be unveiling our latest innovations and design highlights at h+h cologne 2026. We want to surprise and inspire our trading partners and demonstrate how Prym sets trends with creative products and strengthens the trade - an experience full of inspiring highlights.

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

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PS Fashion Fabrics

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

h+h cologne is where we meet most of our customers. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect personally, catch up, and give our partners a warm welcome. As Germany is our biggest market, this fair is especially important for us.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We aim to welcome and appreciate our loyal customers, while also meeting new ones and building future partnerships. The fair is also a special moment for our team, as our German sales representatives, usually working in separate regions, will be together in one place.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will showcase our newest summer and winter fabrics, inspired by the latest fashion and textile trends. In addition, we present our new name, PS Fashion Fabrics – a fresh identity that carries forward the same passion and values.

Ilja Stall, CEO, PS Fashion Fabrics

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Quality Textiles

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

For us h+h cologne has long since been more than merely a trade fair – it is a fixed date in our diary, a place full of energy, inspiration and encounters. Over the past years, it has developed into a central meeting point for our industry, where ideas arise and partnerships grow.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

In 2026 we are looking forward to being part of this creative exchange again. The manifold segments and the special flair of the trade fair turn Cologne into a crowd-puller for our customers – they like attending, enjoy the inspiring atmosphere and let themselves get carried away by the creative vibe.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We are presenting new, innovative products in the DIY section at h+h cologne 2026 - creative, inspiring and practical. Our new products invite people to put ideas into practice and raise DIY projects to a new level.

Klaus Dagen, Head of Sales, Quality Textiles

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Re:designed_Project

In your opinion, what makes h+h cologne 2026 special? Why is the trade fair a must in your event calendar?

h+h cologne is a very special show for us, this is where we meet all our customers from around the world. Always super nice to meet face to face, and not only by email and phone calls. This is also a way for us to show the world what we are working on, new colors and new designs.

What are your expectations of h+h cologne 2026? What goals do you hope to achieve with your appearance?

We hope to give our existing and potential new customers a good treat, showing new styles and colors.

Which solutions and products will you be presenting at h+h cologne 2026?

We will show both our SS26 and AW26 collection, new features and new colors.

Morten Skov, Sales Manager, Re:designed_Project

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