In the Learning Lab Tight-Knit: Create a Sustainable Fashion Future, students from the Höhere Bundesleranstalt für Kunst und Gestaltung in Vienna (Austria) dive deep into the world of Knitting Technologies, Sustainability and Regional Craftsmanship. 

By working together with the Clean Clothes Campaign Austria and the Vienna Textile Lab, students (aged 15-16) will explore the Textile & Clothing industry from multiple perspectives. They will learn about ethical production, sustainable dyeing methods using biotechnology, and the diverse career opportunities along  along the value chain of the sector. 

The LLab goes beyond theory by visiting local workshops and companies like Kitech & Schnittbogen and participating in hands-on workshops. From digital pattern design to knitting fabrics and intricate hand embroidery, they will create their own fabric patches and textiles, blending tradition with innovation.

The results of the LLab will be presented in a public exhibition at the school in June 2025, where students will showcase their creations and spark discussions on sustainable fashion.

Veronika Persché produces textiles for local and international customers in her knitting workshop in Vienna's 17th district. She has an extensive expertise in design and creation as well as in the technical field and has mastered myriad techniques in machine knitting.