Biowoolness. A European bio-color creation lab.
The awarded project is a partnership between Pinkponilo and Vienna Textile Lab.
Symposium Textilland Niederösterreich
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 impression on everyone present. The traditional “Schurz,” a garment deeply ingrained in Austrian culture, was a poignant reminder of the country’s textile legacy.
Sustainability in Education: Empowering Change from School to Fashion Industry
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.
Press Release
On 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.
BIG Bio Project Start – Bioeconomy Research and Practice Combined
Learn about the FFG Innovationcamp BIG Bio, a new project aimed at promoting sustainable innovations with bio-based materials through knowledge transfer between scientific and industrial partners. Follow our journey for the next two years as we collaborate to achieve the common goal of sustainable development.
Speed-dating in a biorefinery – part 1
In November we were hosting in our Viennese lab a brilliant young designer and a sustainable colour researcher Julia Kaleta from Amsterdam.
The Ars Electronica Festival Linz 2021: Where microbe enthusiasts meet and look into the future
Our technology and expertise play a vital role in the rise of new aesthetic projects towards sustainable clothing. Here is the review of our Ars Electronica 2021 exhibition visit through the eyes of our founder Karin at one of the world’s most important media art festivals.
On the hunt – A very special calling.
inception in 2017, VTL cooperates with the bacteriograph and bacteria hunter Erich Schopf from Vienna, Austria. Erich has accumulated a huge treasure trove of different, intensely coloring bacteria over 20 years. We invited Erich for an interview to tell us how he discovered his passion for collecting bacteria and what he learned from working with microorganisms.
Rethinking fashion design practices: an interview with Julia Moser on her work with the living organisms
As part of her fashion tech studies at Art University Linz with an MA in textile design, Julia contacted our founder Karin to learn the basics of working with microorganisms.
Vienna calling!
Coffee, Art and Bacteria in Vienna.