Welcome to Iceland’s First Textile Lab!
The TextílLab is Iceland’s first facility of its kind—combining digital and traditional tools for textile creation. Run by the Textile Center, the Lab serves artists, designers, collectives, and the local community as a resource and creative hub for working with fibers and textiles. It offers equipment for art-making, research, and design, along with a small Yarn & Materials Shop focused on reuse and experimentation.
Managed by two textile specialists, the Lab provides guidance and technical support, helping users develop skills, explore techniques, and confidently use the space.
Our equipment
SEE THE LAB HERE: GALLERY
As part of the Icelandic Textile Center, the Textile Lab is just a 2-minute walk from several key textile landmarks in Blönduós — including Ós Residency, the Textile Museum and Ístex Wool Washery. The official opening of the Lab was on May 21, 2021, as part of the European CENTRINNO collaboration, marking a new chapter for innovation in textiles in Iceland.
What we offer
At the Textile Lab, you're welcome to visit us during our opening hours to learn more about what we do and meet our team. You can also use our machines at an hourly rate, which covers the cost of introductions, machine usage, and any materials you might need from our small yarn shop. To book a time or arrange a machine introduction please contact us via our email. Additionally, we offer courses and hosts workshops. To stay tuned check out our instagram @textilmidstod or the section "Workshops" on the websites headline.
Additionally, we offer students the opportunity to work on their graduation projects in our lab. For further details be sure to reach out well in advance in project deadline.
Who we work with
The Textile Lab is an active member of the Icelandic FabLab Network, the Nordic FabLab Network, and the Shemakes network. In addition to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within these communities, the Lab regularly hosts study visits from the University of Iceland’s and Reykjavík School of Visual Arts fashion and textile students, as well as visits from local schools and other institutions, encouraging hands-on learning and creative engagement across all levels of education.
Staff
Our new Textile Lab Managers since 2025 are Chiara Alissa Estivariz Lopez and Sarah Finkle.
Get in touch
The Textile Lab is always open to collaboration requests, idea exchanges, and new ways to share knowledge. We love hearing from artists, educators, researchers, and anyone curious to connect.
Feel free to reach out directly to our team—whether it’s based on your project needs, a specific area of expertise, or just to introduce yourself. We do our best to respond promptly and provide realistic timeframes, but please keep in mind that we’re a small team. A little patience goes a long way—and if it’s urgent, don’t hesitate to give us a call (+354 4524030). We’re always here and happy to assist. Feel free to reach out, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible via
✉️ textillab@textilmidstod.is !
Our address: Þverbraut 1, 540 Blönduós, Iceland
Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 8.00 til 17.00