{"id":9616,"date":"2021-10-30T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.munichfabricstart.com\/enschede-textielstad-annemieke-koster\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T08:20:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T08:20:41","slug":"enschede-textielstad-by-annemieke-koster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.munichfabricstart.com\/en\/enschede-textielstad-by-annemieke-koster\/","title":{"rendered":"Enschede Textielstad by Annemieke Koster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Until the 1970s, Enschede in the Netherlands, was one of Europe\u2019s textile strongholds, along with Manchester. Then textile production gradually disappeared from the cityscape because it was much cheaper to produce clothes and textiles in low-wage countries. With this however, traceability, protection of workers and sustainability often fall by the wayside \u2013 which is why Enschede Textielstad was born out of Annemieke Koster\u2019s desire to bring back transparency along the textile value chain and revive the city\u2019s former traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\u00bbI want to bring textiles back to Enschede and make it a city of textiles again \u2013 where professionals who still know the craftsmanship of yesteryear pull their knowledge and find innovative approaches. But then in a new, innovative collaboration.\u00ab<\/p>\n

Annemieke Koster<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Local, natural, high quality: In the industrial weaving mill Enschede Textielstad, natural and as locally produced as possible yarns and fabrics for fashion and home textiles are created. The basis for this is formed by fair and environmentally friendly raw materials that are sourced exclusively from well-known suppliers: guaranteed Made in Europe \u2013 for shorter transportation routes and a smaller environmental footprint. Enschede Textielstad\u2019s offers various options: Readymade fabrics produce bestsellers for direct purchase, Made To Order fabrics are woven but can be customised, or Custom Made fabrics for particularly individual ideas, new fabrics or for recycling product waste \u2013 so there is something to suit everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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