The numbers confirm it, if there was ever any need: Frankfurt, with the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld trade fairs, has once again become the hub of the international consumer goods industry.
Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld have amply demonstrated this, hosting 4,660 exhibitors and 148,000 visitors from over 170 nations during the three days of the fair, 7-11 February 2025. The event has thus consolidated its position as a leading platform in the sector. Despite a challenging market environment, the industry has demonstrated resilience and enthusiasm. Indeed, The event saw a 5% increase in international participation over the previous year, with 71% of visitors coming from abroad. The main countries represented, in addition to Germany, included Italy, China, the Netherlands, France and the United States..
A particular highlight was “Interior Looks” in Hall 3.1, which expanded the Living section of Ambiente with a high-end interior design offering, attracting interior designers, architects and decorators from all over the world. Finally, sustainability, as always, played a central role with the Ethical Style program celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025.
SOME NEWS
The event represents not only a business opportunity but an international showcase to learn in advance about design trends and news in the consumer goods sector. Here’s a quick overview.
ORIGINAL HOME – ECO-FRIENDLY LAMPSHADES
Originalhome is a Dutch company that offers sustainable and ethical home decorations, using eco-friendly and recycled materials. The company collaborates with small artisan workshops in Bangladesh, Indonesia and Tanzania, providing employment opportunities in rural areas. An example of this is the collection of recycled plastic lampshades presented at Ambiente. Not just decorative elements but the result of an innovative recycling project, which transforms plastic waste collected on the Indonesian coasts into sustainable yarns, then hand-woven by local artisans.
Among the new shades: Moss, Blossom and Honey, colors that symbolize positivity and renewal. The weatherproof lampshades are versatile and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use – originalhome.nl
GREEN PETITION – RECYCLED BEACH TOWELS
Green Petition is a Turkish company specializing in the creation of 100% recycled bath and beach towels. The production is in fact entirely based on recycling, 50% from plastic bottles and the other 50% from fabric scraps in fibres, reworked to create towels or peshtemal (the traditional Turkish towel, known for being light, absorbent and quick-drying), here is the video of the production.
Thanks to the natural colors of the recycled fabrics used, the products are not dyed but made by combining recycled fibers with organic cotton.
In practice, the company combines sustainability with quality, functionality and aesthetics, expressed simply from the raw material to the final packaging. The brand aims to raise awareness about recycling and zero waste, reflecting this responsibility in the products they design. – greenpetition.com
STELTON – ART DECO STYLE
Among the many new products presented at the fair by the Danish company Stelton, the Pilastro tableware collection stands out, designed by Francis Cayouette and inspired by the elegant and functional Art Deco style of the 1920s. Characterized by a minimalist and sophisticated design, the series stands out for its elegant grooved surface that gives the products a dynamic and captivating look.
The collection includes drink glasses, a carafe with integrated glass and serving bowls available in different sizes, ideal for serving salad, fruit or aperitifs. Completing the line is the glacette, an essential accessory for keeping wine at the ideal temperature, especially during the summer. With Pilastro, Stelton confirms its ability to combine aesthetics and functionality, reinterpreting the charm of the past in a modern key – stelton.us
SLIDE – AMORE
The Milanese company SLIDE, specialized in the production of indoor and outdoor furniture, has presented Amore Ocean, a new version of the iconic calligraphic seat Amore. Designed by Giò Colonna Romano, this special edition celebrates the first 10 years of “Love” for the planet.
Made of recycled polyethylene, it is born from the recovery of marine materials, in particular from fishing ropes and nets, thus transforming waste into a work of sustainable design. A true act of respect towards the environment, which combines aesthetics and ecological responsibility – slide.it
The next editions of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will take place from 6 to 10 February 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds and will continue to offer a central platform for the global consumer goods industry.
