Last week, students from the department textil.kunst.design from the University of Art and Design Linz took a field trip to the Mühlviertel region to visit local textile companies. Once known for its rich linen tradition, the area now hosts a wide range of textile production. From rope making and traditional weaving to bedding and even fire hose manufacturing, there was a wide range of textile techniques to discover.

Many of these companies had already contributed leftover materials to the SYMCRAFT project for the “MIST! Rethinking Textile Waste” networking event. During the visit, students had the opportunity to see the production sites firsthand and better understand where and how textile waste is generated that they are currently working with.

A big thank you to Schernberger Seilerei, Pfleger Luxury Weaving, Vieböck Leinenweberei, Hefel Bed and Sleep, and A. Haberkorn for showing us around!