a working space for local action.
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.
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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 -
We are offering an electronically controlled Toika shaft loom for your weaving projects.
Daily rate: 50 EUR
Weekly rate: 225 EUR -
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 -
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
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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.
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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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
29.10.2026
10:00 - 17:30
Jacquard Shaping Workhop
This one-day workshop led by Yolanda Quan from Kniterate explores shaping in multi-colour jacquard structures, including carrier directions, increases and decreases, bind-offs and neckline shaping.
Interested and want to know more about the workshops?
30.10.2026
10:00 - 17:30
Free Shaping Workshop
31.10.2026
14:00 - 18:00
Kniterate Event & Get-together
An open get-together for knitters, textile designers and digital knitting enthusiasts. Gerard Rubio, CEO of Kniterate, will join online to introduce the upcoming major software update and share where Kniterate is heading next.
The Kniterate event is open to everyone - no previous registration needed!
It happens at our new location:
Scharnweberstraße 49
10247 Berlin - Friedrichshain
Kniterate Days @ berlin textile coop.
A hands-on workshop focusing on advanced shaping techniques for double-bed and 1x1 structures, fashioned increases and decreases, transfer compensation and more experimental knitted forms.
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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.
Gift voucher
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.