h+h cologne 2026: Three days at the heart of the handicraft industry 🧵✨

From March 20 to 22, 2026, h+h cologne once again took place in Cologne, one of the most important international trade fairs for textile crafts.

It quickly became clear once again:
This event is much more than just a product showcase. It is a place for exchange, inspiration, and above all, for the people behind the industry.

🌍 Key facts about h+h cologne 2026

h+h cologne once again confirmed its role as a central meeting point for the industry:

• around 11,500 trade visitors from 72 countries
• nearly 300 exhibitors from 40 countries
• strong international growth, including visitors from Switzerland, France, and Japan

Under the new claim
“Inspired by Crafts. Built for Business.”
the focus was clearly on combining creativity, community, and business thinking.

🤝 What mattered most to us: conversations & connections

For us at emborado, the biggest value came from personal exchange.

We had the chance to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones:

• great conversation with Rasmus from PatternScan Pro about digitizing sewing patterns (learn more about PatternScan Pro here)
• discussions with Tanja and the team from NähPark Cham, whom we already knew from the in-house exhibition
• reconnecting with Kasia Hanack, who continues to inspire us with her creativity

We were also especially happy to briefly meet the Nähdels (Tanja & Sandra) in person.

And our exchange with Susanne from Nahtzeit Magazine once again showed how important networking and shared perspectives are for the industry.

🧵 Learning from the experts

Beyond networking, we also gained valuable technical insights.

At the booths of:

• Mettler
• Schmetz
• Gütermann

we were able to learn more about embroidery techniques, materials, and tools.

These kinds of hands-on insights are what make trade fairs like h+h so valuable.

💡 Why h+h cologne remains so important

What makes h+h cologne special is the combination of:

• an international network
• practical, hands-on content
• a strong and active community

This is where ideas are born, partnerships are formed, and new perspectives for the future of the industry emerge.

📅 Looking ahead to 2027

After a successful event, the next dates are already set:

📅 April 2–4, 2027

We are excited to see how the industry will evolve and which topics will take center stage next year.

🧡 Conclusion

For us, h+h cologne 2026 was above all:
A trade fair of connections.

Less about individual products, and much more about conversations, ideas, and shared perspectives.

And that is exactly what makes this industry so special.

We are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.