HILO is an interdisciplinary design studio dedicated to textile innovation. We rethink textile manufacturing by offering open-source tools for small-scale production, alongside comprehensive training and consultancy services.

As we look to the future, circular textile manufacturing and material innovation present vast opportunities to transform the textile industry. By advancing open-source technologies and fostering collaborative projects, we aim to spark a revolution in textile production. Join us as we explore the intersection of cutting-edge technology, new materials, and traditional craftsmanship, paving the way for a sustainable and thriving future in textiles.

Projects

Open Tools

We believe in the power of open knowledge. By sharing information about textile hardware and software, we encourage experimentation and enable rapid prototyping specifically for local yarn manufacturing. Our work is built upon the foundation of new open-source textile technologies, driving us to constantly develop innovative tools and expand our train of machines for our customers and community. Join us in exploring the possibilities and shaping the future of open textile manufacturing through the HILO E-Spinner, HILO Spinning Machine, and HILO Recycling Machine.

Workshops

We offer a variety of workshops, online and in-person. Participants have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with our tools, receive support in building our open source tools, explore yarn prototyping, and more.

Services

As we peer into the future, circular textile manufacturing and material innovations offer immense possibilities for transforming the textile industry. Through the development of open-source technologies and the facilitation of collaborative projects, we have the power to unleash a revolution in textile production. Join us on this journey as we explore the intersection of cutting-edge open-source technologies, new materials, and traditional crafts, shaping a sustainable and thriving future for textiles.

About the collective’s approach

At HILO, we believe in the power of open access to technology. By sharing all the details about our hardware and software, we encourage experimentation and enable rapid prototyping, particularly in local yarn manufacturing. Our foundation is built upon pioneering open-source textile technologies, driving us to continually develop innovative tools and expand our machines for our customers and community.