Symposium Textilland Niederösterreich
Vienna Textile Lab Blog
by Karin Fleck
1M ago
Attending the recent Textiles and Colour Symposium in Krems, Austria, was an eye-opening experience that challenged my preconceptions about the textile industry in Austria. As I reflect on the diverse range of participants and topics covered, I can confidently say that Austria is indeed rich in textile heritage and innovation. From university researchers to museum curators, from small-scale artisans to therapists and archivists, the symposium showcased Austria’s vibrant textile community. One standout presentation was by Josef Koó, whose passionate discussion on Blaudruck left a lasting impres ..read more
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Sustainability in Education: Empowering Change from School to Fashion Industry
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by Karin Fleck
9M ago
Sustainability has become an increasingly urgent and relevant topic in our society, and it is crucial to address it at every level, from home to school. Recently, teachers from all over Austria gathered at the ph Tirol, the University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, to discuss the integration of sustainability into education. This blog post explores the significance of art and work pedagogy in promoting sustainable practices and highlights the inspiring contributions of experts in various fields. Art and work pedagogy play a vital role in cultural education and personal development, as the ..read more
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Press Release
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by Karin Fleck
10M ago
“Opening Ceremony of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Cellulose High-Tech Materials” On the 2nd of June 2023, the opening ceremony of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Cellulose High-Tech Materials at the Universitäts- und Forschungszentrum Tulln (UFT Tulln) took place. Christian Doppler Laboratory Consortium, Copyright BOKU – Christoph Gruber The Christian Doppler Society awarded the prestigious Christian Doppler Laboratory Grant to Ass.Prof. MSc Dr. tech. Hubert Hettegger from the Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (B ..read more
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SDGs and Colour
Vienna Textile Lab Blog
by Karin Fleck
1y ago
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. They were created through a collaborative process involving governments, civil society, and other stakeholders. The SDGs consist of 17 goals and 169 targets, and provide a framework for countries to work towards a sustainable future by 2030. Achieving the SDGs requires a collective effort from all sectors and levels of society, and involves addressing complex and interconnected challenges such as climate c ..read more
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BIG Bio Project Start – Bioeconomy Research and Practice Combined
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by Karin Fleck
1y ago
“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.” Great news! We had our kick-off meeting for the FFG Innovationcamp BIG Bio (Circular Bioeconomy Intelligent Design, Biogenic Innovation with Sustainable Orientation) on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at the University of Graz with our project partners: FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences, Innovationszentrum W.E.I.Z., Institut für Industrielle Ökologie, Wood K plus – Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, IPJ Ingenieurbüro P. Jung GmbH, Kobzina Monika Consulting, LEAN MC GmbH, PROJEKTkompetenz.eu, STRATECO OG, TEAM 7 Natürlich Wohnen Gm ..read more
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Focus: Sustainability and Impact
Vienna Textile Lab Blog
by Karin Fleck
1y ago
April is our month of sustainability and impact. The weather in Austria in April is quite unpredictable, ranging from sunny skies to snow and hail storms. In a nutshell, it’s climate change compressed into one month. Consider how unpredictable each month would be, and how the weather would change multiple times per day. Extend this scenario to a global scale and make it even more extreme. Unpredictable weather patterns have a significant impact on our planet, and we can no longer ignore the importance of dealing with this issue. We at Vienna Textile Lab are dedicated to ensuring our planet’s l ..read more
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Phönix Award: Best Female Entrepreneur 2022
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by Iva Pessoa
1y ago
Vienna Textile Lab selected as the winner of the Austrian Start-up prize PHÖNIX, in the category of ‘Best Female Entrepreneur’ 2022!   The Austrian Start-up prize Phönix (Österreichischer Gründungspreis PHÖNIX) is managed by aws (the Austria Wirtschaftsservice) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Wirtschaft) in cooperation with the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungs GmbH) and the Federation of Austrian Industries (Industri ..read more
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Techtextil Frankfurt 2022: showcasing our circular textile printing solution in collaboration with Living Colour
Vienna Textile Lab Blog
by Iva Pessoa
1y ago
The partners Vienna Textile Lab and Living Colour Collective are two visionary businesses from Austria and The Netherlands with a proven track record of success in the field of microbial dyes. Both companies have known each other for years and sought an opportunity to work together. They decided to apply for the ELIIT Call 2 in 2021 with a novel circular ink solution for textile printing – and so Binc.ink was born! In this blog we cover BInc’s launch at Techtextil Frankfurt 2022.  It is no secret that working collaboratively can bring outstanding results as compared to each company workin ..read more
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Vienna Textile Lab x Kering Material Innovation Lab x ALBINI_next – collaborating towards more sustainable practices in the fashion industry  
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by Iva Pessoa
1y ago
Collaboration Announcement – Press Release  23rd of August 2022, Vienna, Austria   The world of textiles is changing; the demand for more sustainable production methods, with less environmental impact are becoming increasingly important for retailers, brands, and producers. In order to transform and improve the textile industry towards becoming less environmentally harmful, new clean technologies and processes are required.  ALBINI_next, the Albini Group innovation hub, and Vienna Textile Lab are excited to announce their collaboration project in which they explore together the ..read more
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Galactica
Vienna Textile Lab Blog
by Iva Pessoa
1y ago
How can challenges like space travel drive innovation in biotech and textiles? Célia Lointier joined Vienna Textile Lab in 2019 as an environmental chemist to research the impact of our novel microbial dyes and pigments and test their special chemical, physical and biological properties. Ever since her childhood Célia wanted to work in environmental sciences and decided to study chemistry at the University of Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, Pau, France. During her Master’s studies in the field of pollution management, she got an opportunity to spend the second year of her Master’s studies Chalmers ..read more
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