Color & Trim Designer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

"The unique selling point of the studies at the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology is definitely the strong practical orientation.As early as the basic studies, students have the opportunity to implement their own designs in the laboratories and thus gain a better understanding of the entire textile chain. In my current job, it is not only the specific technical knowledge that helps me, but also the ability to deal with different key topics simultaneously and to work together in interdisciplinary teams. I can recommend prospective students to get a taste of the different professions in the textile industry through internships before or at the beginning of their studies - there are so many different directions!"

"The Design Engineering Degree programme combines creative design with technological foundation courses. This means that any design for an outfit or textile surface that is created can actually be implemented in the university's laboratories. It was precisely this aspect that influenced my decision to take this Degree programme. I especially appreciate that there are no limits to my personal and professional development, so working on interdisciplinary projects is strongly encouraged, as is gaining practical experience in industry. For this reason, I used the time of my bachelor's degree to complete both an internship in a fashion company and a semester abroad at the partner university VIA University College in Denmark. After successfully passing my BA studies at the university, I felt I hadn't seen everything, as the choice of subjects and projects is huge, so I decided to do my Master's at the university as well."

Employment at the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology I Semester abroad and study abroad in Sweden.

"I work as a research assistant in dobby and jacquard weaving at the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology. I particularly enjoy the combination of creative work and the technical realization on the weaving machines.

I completed my Bachelor DI Textile at this faculty and spent a semester abroad in Borås, Sweden. The experience of being on my own in a foreign country and getting to know interesting people from all over the world was formative and led to several friendships. I was enthusiastic about the teaching education there with its artistic approach, which is why I completed my master's degree there. These experiences can be combined well with the teaching education at the faculty, since every artistic, creative idea should ultimately be realizable and must be adapted to the technical conditions. Here you can benefit from the wealth of experience of both lecturers and technicians."

"The Willy Schmitz cloth factory has been located in Mönchengladbach for more than 80 years and has always recruited employees at the university when it was still the weaving school. The cooperation with different Degree programmes, especially in the subjects 'Design Engineer Fashion + Textile' and our internships, allows students and the company to get to know each other, to prepare in a practice-oriented way and to neatly define mutual expectations.
There are currently twelve permanent employees who have found their way to the Tuchfabrik via an internship or a Master's or Bachelor's thesis."

Markus Schmitz | Managing Director

Junkers & Müllers - Technical Textiles made in Germany

"For more than 70 years, we have been producing technical textiles in Mönchengladbach as the family-owned company Junkers & Müllers. We manufacture exclusively in Germany, because the spatial unity of development and production at the Mönchengladbach site ensures effective interaction between technical innovation and technological implementation.

Whether textile sun protection, fabrics for digital printing or other special applications, we offer the right solution. Around 300 employees guarantee high-quality products. A team of engineers stands for forward-looking product developments. Our designers ensure aesthetic innovations, always oriented to current and international trends. Qualified specialists dye, finish, coat, impregnate, print and pleat on state-of-the-art machines. With our extensive in-house machinery, we have a wide range of textile Technologies at our disposal. Our globally active sales team senses and serves the needs of our customers.

We are proud of our long-standing cooperation with the Hochschule Niederrhein. With studies in the Faculty of Design or Textile Engineering, you have the best prerequisites to also become part of our team and contribute your professional knowledge."

Dr. Christian Junkers | Managing Director of Junkers & Müllers GmbH