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Munich Fabric Start marks 30th anniversary

By Haydn Davis
2 June 2026

Munich Fabric Start will celebrate 30 years as a European textile sourcing platform in July with a refreshed brand presentation, expanded visitor strategy and the Autumn/Winter 27/28 theme ‘Taste’

Munich Fabric Start

Munich - Munich Fabric Start will celebrate its 30th anniversary edition from 14th–16th July 2026 in Munich, repositioning the show at the start of the Autumn/Winter 27/28 sourcing calendar and unveiling a new brand strategy for its integrated platforms Bluezone, Keyhouse and the Source.

Founded in 1996, the biannual trade fair has evolved into a one‑stop sourcing venue for fabrics, trims, textile machinery and sourcing services, bringing together international suppliers and European fashion and textile manufacturers at the MOC in Munich.

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