Circle of Water. Textiles in Flux

08.11.2024 – 21.04.2025

The Textile Museum St.Gallen presents the exhibition “Circle of Water. Textiles in Flux” and provides an insight into the multifaceted world of swimwear and outdoor fashion. 

In the exhibition, visitors immerse themselves with all their senses in the world of water-related textiles, experience the fascinating connection between mankind and nature and embark on a multimedia journey through time from the beginnings of waterproof fashion to today’s high-tech textiles. On display are items of clothing and accessories specially designed for water activities, such as bikinis and ski suits made from PET bottles, biodegradable rain jackets – and umbrellas, of course!  

Fashion that we wear for swimming and bathing, but also clothing that protects us from rain and snow, has been and is often produced at the expense of the environment. In collaboration with textile companies and the Circular Lab at the University of St.Gallen, the Textile Museum will be presenting materials and techniques that show how fashion can be sustainable, environmentally friendly and water-friendly. In addition, lectures and workshops will be offered by experts who will share their knowledge about sustainable fashion and the circular economy. 

With the exhibition, the Textile Museum aims to help raise awareness of sustainable fashion and encourage visitors to explore the water cycle in the textile world.  

Thanks to the sponsor of the exhibition “Circle of Water. Textiles in Flux”

and the co-operation partner

 

in the scientific network with

 

The project was made possible thanks to the support of the Jubiläumsstiftung der Mobiliar Genossenschaft

 

as well as other supporters, foundations and lenders

 

GERDA TECHOW GEMEINNÜTZIGE STIFTUNG, Vaduz