Facilities
The three NewTexEco Universities of Applied Sciences—ArtEZ, Saxion and HvA—have both ultra-modern and traditional workshops, machines and labs that are indispensable for our research.
For more information or questions about accessibility, please contact lab coordinator Leslie Eisinger.
3D Biometrics Lab
Specializes in advanced 3D scanning for biometric applications, catering to personalized garment design and ergonomic product development with precise body measurement and data analysis
Biomaterials Studio
Dedicated to the study of sustainable bio-based materials for the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industry. Emphasizes the use of environmentally-friendly materials to contribute to sustainability and innovation.
Life Cycles Living Lab
The Life Cycles Living Lab examines the entire lifecycle of fashion products. It focuses on sustainable practices, circular economy principles, and lifecycle assessment to reduce the environmental impact of textile products.
Wearable Data Studio
Develops wearable technologies that integrate fashion with data science. Focuses on creating garments and accessories that interact with computational systems, enhancing user experiences through innovative data utilization in design, manufacture, use, and recycling.
Transforming Ownership & Entrepreneurship Lab
This lab explores innovative business models and entrepreneurial strategies in the fashion industry. It emphasizes sustainable practices and challenges traditional ownership concepts, promoting new ways of thinking about fashion entrepreneurship.
Fashion design workshop
In the Fashion Design workshop, you will find everything you need to design and create clothing – from the first sketch to the finished garment. You work with professional equipment and a wide range of materials, discovering step by step the techniques and precision that underpin fashion. During production periods, Fashion Design students work here […]