Through intelligent material choice, the Heimtextil team and their Trend Council have created an immersive forum with a minimal footprint. This means finding alternatives to new materials wherever possible, thus avoiding excess waste when the exhibition closes. The Material Manifesto focuses on six key principles:

• Use of local resources, equipment and services
  
• Use of environmentally friendly material alternatives
  
• Use of existing stock components
  
• Use of rented and loaned materials
  
• Manage waste responsibly
  
• Design for recyclability
  

The intention behind the Material Manifesto is echoed in other installations within the Trend Space. One of five themes in this season’s offering, „Pure Spiritual“, addresses a renewed bond with nature. In addition, the Trend Space provides an overview of sustainable material innovations: A new material library, the so-called “Future Materials Library”, shows progressive, sustainably produced materials. Here, visitors can explore the nature and production method of innovative materials. The focus is on recycled fabrics and cultivated – living – textiles.