Smart Textiles Showroom – 24th Of January

Here you will find a wide range of textile material and product samples developed within Smart Textiles’ various projects, as well as from the Swedish School of Textiles’ machine parks and other interesting materials purchased from external manufacturers.

Since the Smart Textiles Showroom opened in 2013, more than 60,000 visitors have experienced an environment where both content and atmosphere breathe pure science fiction. Yet what is shown is cutting-edge research consisting of very real textile prototypes, material samples, and products on the market developed within Smart Textiles.

Here, research and prototypes are made accessible and presented in a completely new and groundbreaking way—both to inspire and to point the way forward. It is a natural meeting place for companies, innovators, researchers, and the general public, who can draw inspiration, gather ideas, or simply marvel.

The showroom features a dark room with glowing textiles made of woven and braided fiber optics—an example of how the boundary between textiles and technology dissolves, expanding the notion of what textiles can be. There are also licentiate and doctoral theses, as well as magazines such as Collezione Uomo, WeAr Magazine, Close Up Interior, and Future Materials to browse in the cozy lounge.

Temporary exhibitions and workshops are also part of what the Smart Textiles Showroom offers. In short, the Smart Textiles Showroom serves as a place for innovation, inspiration, and creativity.

Regular opening hours

Wednesday and Thursday
12:00–3:00 pm

Saturday
12:00–4:00 pm

If you would like a guided tour, please book by emailing smarttextiles@hb.se. We need your booking no later than two weeks before your visit.