KEYHOUSE is the Innovation Hub for tomorrow’s Fashion
Join the think tank of new material resources, future-proof production process, resource saving and the synergy of cross-sector technologies.
ABOUT
First launched in 2016, the KEYHOUSE sets the stage for future oriented textiles, products and processes in a unique and highly interactive environment.
CREATE FUTURE
The innovation hub for new textile technologies offers a seasonally staged think tank by merging innovation, sustainability and technology.
EXPLORE INNOVATION
Innovation and sustainability form the undeniable future of fashion. Discover new materials, integrated technologies and processes at one place in Munich.
Join the vivid & unique Keyhouse

Progressive suppliers and global players from across sectors will transform KEYHOUSE into a vibrant epicenter of creativity and innovation.
The space will spotlight pioneering smart textiles, next-generation fabrics, and integrated technologies—bridging high fashion with cutting-edge functionality and addressing influential cross-industry macro trends.
KEYHOUSE creates meaningful synergies and a direct link to the broader fashion community — stronger, more accessible, and more relevant than ever before.
BE PART OF THE KEYHOUSE
27 – 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
PRICE: 255€ / sqm incl. basic stand equipment.
Different stand sizes available. Contact us for your individual request!

DISCOVER THE 8 AREAS OF THE SHOW
Rooted in tradition yet driven by progress, MUNICH FABRIC START continues to bring the textile industry together with a sharp eye on what’s next.
With the dedicated areas Fabrics, Additionals, ReSOURCE, Design Studios, THE SOURCE, BLUEZONE, KEYHOUSE, and Sustainable Innovations, the event offers all essential components for trend and material research in one place.

At the heart of Hall 2, KEYHOUSE forms the dynamic centerpiece of the show — bridging all segments and acting as a catalyst for connection, collaboration, and creative exchange. Here, progressive suppliers and global industry leaders present groundbreaking innovations, materials, and technologies.
Interactive showcases allow visitors to discover future-oriented solution for pivotal themes: circularity and recycling, traceability, automation, textile design 4.0, and next-generation material innovations.

The space is designed for maximum impact — offering high visitor frequency, short walking distances, and an agile infrastructure to optimize the experience for both exhibitors and attendees.
Adjacent to the hub, the main lecture forum hosts exclusive keynotes, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and expert talks, featuring renowned voices from across the global textile landscape. Complementing this, the SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS forum offers inspiring insights into cutting-edge materials, new dyeing techniques, and sustainable production methods redefining the future of fashion.
PARTNERS OF THE KEYHOUSE
ALGAEING| ARCHROMA | ASSYST STYLE3D | BIOTEXFUTURE | BROTHER INDUSTRIAL | CLIMATEX | CLO VIRTUAL FASHION | COLEO| CRADLE TO CRADLE PRODUCTS INNOVATION INSTITUTE | DATINI FIBRES | DEADSTOCK DEPOT BY MATERIAL EXCHANGE | ECOVATIVE | EVERDYE | EYAND | FASERKREISLAUF.COM | FELDE FIBRES | FICUS NATURAL DYEING INNOVATIONS | HAELIXA | IMPULS | LENZING – TENCEL (TM) | LIVINGUARD TECHNOLOGIES GMBH | LOOPER TEXTILE CO | MAKE IN ITALY | MYCOTEX | NDM | OFFICINA +39 | OUTSO | PAPERTALE TECHNOLOGIES | RADDIS COTTON | REACTIVE REALITY | ROYOTEC | SONOVIA | SORONA – COVATIONBIO | SYNOVANCE | TAILORLUX | TORAY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE GMBH | TRACE MOMENTUM | T-REX PROJECT | WASTEA BY SUSMATA | WISER | YOONA.AI
