Wiretex Podcast #1 weaving, Textile industry – weaving, knitting, garment making, yarn.
Course Description
The WireTEX project focuses on recognizing the current level of technological knowledge among the younger generations in the fields of weaving, knitting, confectioning, and spinning. The identification of existing knowledge among young generations involved in HEI and VET training of textile programs is conducted in the Slovenia and Germany. The textile industry is facing digital transitions and a shortage of workers in all areas. The existing population of textile workers is aging, and the interest and participation of younger generations is low, due to the overall unattractiveness of the textile industry environment.
The WireTEX project concentrates on identifying the specific needs of the textile industry in the areas of weaving, knitting, spinning, and confectioning. It recognizes the current industry requirements in these areas, the training of workers, and expectations for new employees. It also focuses on the knowledge required for individuals to effectively and efficiently integrate into the work process.
It is crucial to preserve the existing knowledge that experienced textile workers use daily in performing their tasks, for future generations. Due to the significant gap between the arrival of young workers in the textile industry environment and the retirement of experienced workers, the project aims to preserve specific knowledge in dedicated areas for future generations. Throughout the project, a collection of video content on textile technological knowledge is being built, and a comprehensive set of educational materials is being created, freely accessible to stakeholders in the industry, educational institutions, young individuals in educational processes, and all other interested parties.
The project strives to increase the attractiveness and innovation of vocational education and training in the field of textiles while simultaneously identifying the needs and challenges of the textile industry.
The WireTEX project (2023-1-DE02-KA210-VET-000156023), running from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ program.
In this first podcast, we spoke with Peggy Wunderlich from Sächsische Textilwerke, Germany, a company specializing in weaving. We invite you to listen to the first podcast in a series of three, focusing on weaving/garment making/sewing/lace making and embroidery, etc.
