Munich Fabric Start 2026 – Your Hotel Near MOC Event Center Munich

Munich Fabric Start 2026 is the most important date in the calendar for the European textile and fashion industry. As the continent's leading trade fair for fabrics, accessories, and material innovation, it attracts over 15,000 to 20,000 trade visitors to the MOC Event Center Munich twice a year. If you are looking for accommodation for Munich Fabric Start, the Hotel am Schlosspark zum Kurfürst in Oberschleißheim is the ideal trade fair hotel near MOC Munich – quietly located, well-connected, and only about 15 minutes away from the venue. As a Munich Fabric Start 2026 hotel, we regularly welcome professionals from the textile and fashion industry and know exactly what you need after long days at the fair.

Twice a year, the MOC Event Center in Schwabing-Nord transforms into the epicenter of the international textile industry. Buyers, designers, product managers, and trend researchers from all over the world travel to Munich to view over 1,500 collections from more than 1,100 international exhibitors, conduct order negotiations, and discover the trends for the coming seasons. The fair is an exclusive trade event – and has long been indispensable for industry professionals.

Munich Fabric Start 2026 – Dates and Background

Munich Fabric Start takes place twice in 2026:

• Winter Edition (January 2026): Focus on Spring/Summer 2027 collections – please check the official Munich Fabric Start website for exact dates.
• Summer Edition (July 2026): Focus on Autumn/Winter 2027/28 collections – also to be confirmed on the official website.

Both dates are strategically set for the fashion industry – the sector meets when order cycles demand it. The fair was founded to offer the textile and fashion industry a high-caliber European platform that complements classic leading trade fairs in both thematic depth and international appeal. The MOC Event Center in the north of Munich is not only logistically easy to reach – it also creates an atmosphere that balances business and creativity: professional, inspiring, and interconnected.

What to expect at Munich Fabric Start

Munich Fabric Start sees itself as a place where the future of the textile industry literally begins – Munich Fabric Start is the program. The exhibition concept is divided into several thematic areas that cover the entire spectrum of the modern textile industry:

Fabric – the heart of the fair

The main area of the fair showcases the global range of fabrics and materials for the upcoming seasons. From fine wool and silk fabrics to innovative functional materials and sustainably produced natural fibers – as a buyer or designer, you will find everything you need for your next collection here. Over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 40 countries present their innovations, including renowned mills from Italy, Portugal, Japan, and Turkey.

Bluezone – Denim, Sportswear and Contemporary

The Bluezone is the independent format within Munich Fabric Start, specializing in denim, sportswear, workwear, and contemporary fabrics. This is where the denim world meets: from classic indigo fabrics to innovative stretch denims with recycled content, exhibitors show where the casual fashion world is heading. Over the past few years, Bluezone has developed into Europe's most important denim trade fair.

Keyhouse and Source – Trend and Sustainability

In the Keyhouse, you will find the fair's curated trend installations: This is where color palettes, material research, and sustainable innovations are highlighted.