Alonso Mercader at Heimtextil 2026: real performance for high-use contract textiles
Heimtextil 2026 sets the tone for textile innovation, and Alonso Mercader is present showcasing its most advanced developments in coated fabrics and sustainable technical textiles.
This edition highlights materials designed to perform over time, with a strong focus on durability, cleanability and functional design for contract, hospitality, senior living, marine and interior applications.
Discussions at Heimtextil consistently reinforce one essential idea: fabrics must perform where they actually live.
In contract seating projects, performance is not judged on day one. True value comes from materials that age well, are easy to maintain and retain their appearance throughout years of intensive use.
High-traffic environments such as hospitality venues, senior living facilities and marine seating require materials that go far beyond aesthetics. At Heimtextil, Alonso Mercader has shared insights around the three key requirements shaping today’s technical upholstery fabrics:
• Long-term durability under intensive use
• Easy cleaning and hygiene compliance
• Consistent performance over time
Heimtextil remains a key meeting point to exchange real-life feedback and align expectations between manufacturers, designers and specifiers.
More than a trend showcase, the days at the stand were about meaningful technical conversations, real project insights and collaboration around contract seating solutions built for demanding environments.
At Alonso Mercader, we continue to develop technical upholstery fabrics designed for real performance, supporting professionals who require reliability, durability and long-term value in their projects.
At Alonso Mercader, technical textiles are developed with a clear objective: to perform consistently in demanding environments over time. Our solutions are engineered to withstand intensive use, frequent cleaning and strict hygiene requirements, making them suitable for contract seating in hospitality, senior living, marine and public spaces. Heimtextil 2026 once again confirms the importance of designing fabrics based on real-life performance rather than short-term trends.
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