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THE COOP.

At the intersection of offices, co-working space and textile lab, the berlin textile coop. in Berlin Friedrichshain is a meeting point for textile development, innovation and the associated community of design, start-ups, SMEs and young talents. Technology, knowledge and hands-on formats meet here in a tangible and creative space.

TECHNOLOGY

We are highly flexible - if you want to combine several techniques for your project, we can create an individual offer for you. We are also open for individual residencies.

  • Our wet lab can be rented for dyeing projects, small screen printing work and other 'wet' activities. It offers all the basics you need (pots of different size, bowls, scale, basic chemistry and tools).

    Daily rate: 30 EUR
    Weekly rate: 135 EUR

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  • We are offering an electronically controlled Toika shaft loom for your weaving projects.

    Daily rate: 50 EUR
    Weekly rate: 225 EUR

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  • Kniterate is a digital knitting machine, ideal for prototying and small scale production. Prior experience needed.

    Daily rate: 100 EUR
    Weekly rate: 450 EUR

  • We currently offer a manual flatbed knitting machine.

    Daily rate: 30 EUR
    Weekly rate: 135 EUR

  • Our lab is equipped with a HILO spinning machine and a small scale E-spinner.

    Daily rate: 30 EUR
    Weekly rate: 135 EUR

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  • If you participated in one of our tufting courses or you can prove significant experience with tufting, you can also rent our tufting machines per day / week for your own projects. Alternatively to a course participation you can also book a private introductory session.

    Daily rate: 30 EUR
    Weekly rate: 135 EUR

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

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Pacific Pigments: Mangroves, Rainforests, and Territory
Pacific Pigments: Mangroves, Rainforests, and Territory

This intensive workshop explores natural pigments through the lens of territory, ecology, and ancestral Afro-Colombian and Embera Dóbida knowledge from Colombia’s Pacific region. Participants work with species such as black mangrove, Virola/Otoba (Otoba parvifolia), Vismia, Pacific indigo, and annatto (Bixa orellana), engaging in processes of extraction, dyeing, and preservation.

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3D Printing on Textiles
3D Printing on Textiles

Move beyond typical FDM (layer-by-layer plastic extrusion) parts and explore soft, customized materials in this intensive 6-hour training by berlin textile coop in collaboration with Motion Lab Berlin.

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Open Source Tools for Textiles
Open Source Tools for Textiles

Join us for an introduction to open-source hardware and textile manufacturing tools, where you will learn best practices and work directly with open-source machines developed by HILO Textiles.

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Kniterate basics
Kniterate basics

From creating and manipulating a file to setting up the machine, this course covers it all. The main focus of our time is dedicated to hands-on practice with the design app, operating the machine, and crafting your very own knitting structure samples.

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Bioplastics
Bioplastics

Explore the future of sustainable materials in our hands-on bioplastics workshop, led by designer and materials expert Ayse Esin Durmaz. Discover how natural materials can replace non-biodegradable plastics in our hands-on sessions.

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Tufting
Tufting

In this workshop you will learn everything about the handling of the tufting gun, materials and the process of designing and creating a beautiful piece of tufted art.

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Botanical Print
Botanical Print

Learn the magical process of ecoprinting onto textiles, using leaves, flowers and other organic materials to create unique designs. Participants will learn to use this environmentally friendly technique and will create their own eco-printed tote bag and silk scarf.

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Looking for a calm and professional workspace?

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Looking for a calm and professional workspace? •

COWORKING SPACE

Surrounded by a creative community and located in a vibrant neighbourhood, we offer single/team desks and offices. Rent includes coffee/tea/water, high-speed wifi and copy & print. We also offer a beautifully designed, quiet meeting room with its own tea kitchen and relaxation area.

  • Co-working

    Looking for a calm and professional workspace? Surrounded by a creative community and located in a vibrant Kiez, we offer single / team desks as well as offices.

    Starting from EUR 260 excl. taxes.

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  • Meeting room

    Our meeting space is an inspiring spot for any occasion. It's beautifully designed, creating a productive and calm atmosphere for a meeting with a small team or a client, featuring it's own tea kitchen and relax area.

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EVENTS

01.01.2024

II. Edition Design Christmas Market

Products from Berlin Designers, Glühwein & more.

28.11.2024

(Anti) Black Friday

Panel discussion and more organized by Hastestudio.

30.09.2023

Lottozero x Textile Prototyping Lab

TEXTILE LAB EXCHANGE is a networking aperitif dedicated.

JOURNAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Workshop season is on!
Workshop season is on!

Explore our exciting new program for Autumn 2024 and sign up. Don’t miss the chance to get creative and learn something new this season!

Design Christmas Market
Design Christmas Market

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Lottozero x TPL
Lottozero x TPL

TEXTILE LAB EXCHANGE is a networking aperitif dedicated to the multiple possibilities of working with fashion and textile creative hubs.

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Insights from our 3D PRINTING ON TEXTILES Workshop Over the course of the workshop, participants experimented at the intersection of textiles and additive manufacturing – creating printed textures, flexible structures, and running hands-on mat
BIOMATERIALS – A RESEARCH PRACTICE Workshop by Valerie Stoetzer 03. July 2026, 13-17h Language: English / German Location: Textile Coop An introduction to biomaterials as a research practice – working hands-on with algae-based biopolyme
PACIFIC PIGMENTS: MANGROVES, RAINFORESTS AND TERRITORY Workshop by Carmen Caro 06.06.2026, 11:00 - 15:00 Language: Spanish / English Location: berlin textile coop. An intensive workshop exploring natural pigments through the lens of territory, ecol

We want to create synergies and intersections in the field of textiles and beyond. Access to technology and know-how is at the core of berlin textile coop.

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Looking for a special gift? Our gift cards are ideal for anyone interested in joining our workshops, using our technology, or renting a space. It's a great way to offer flexibility and choice for any occasion.

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