Musterwechsel – Textilindustrie zwischen Kontinuität und Veränderung

How are our clothes connected to the world?
On Friday, we’ll hear about experiences from Bangladesh and other parts of the world regarding the current fashion industry. On Saturday, we’ll explore the history of globalization. 
Join us on a journey of discovery between the past and the present, here and there!

Program

Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Denkmalwerkstatt, Grimmaische Straße 13–15, Leipzig

2:00 p.m. Is it possible to produce sustainable fashion in Bangladesh?
An expert discussion with insights into local production by Claudia Greifenhahn, Naturtextilien Dresden

4:00 p.m. Developments in the global fashion industry and how garment workers are fighting for their rights
An expert discussion with Aika-Maresa Klein from the Clean Clothes Campaign 

6:00 p.m. Presentation of the resource “The Little Wardrobe”
New educational material from Eine Welt e.V. and Sandra Cienkowski

Saturday, September 12, 2026 Meeting point: Leipzig Central Station (lower level), Track 1, Crimmitschau

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. From Saxony to the World: Globalization as Exemplified by Saxony’s Textile Industry
Workshop and guided tour with Sandra Cienkowski

11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Former Gebr. Pfau Cloth Factory, Crimmitschau 
Museum visit with guided tour 

3:00 p.m. Return to Leipzig

You may also attend individual program events.
The participation fee is 5/10/15€ depending on your means and personal assessment. 
Registration required at https://einewelt-leipzig.de/event/musterwechsel/