FABRIC
Fostering Accessible Best practices in Restoration & Innovation for Collections
Textile heritage is fading. Together, we are preserving it - through digital innovation, community workshops, and cross-border collaboration.
EUROPEAN HERITAGE
Preserving Fabric Collections
FABRIC is a 30-month Erasmus+ cooperation partnership bringing together six organisations from Poland, Estonia, Romania, France, and the Czech Republic. Our shared mission is to protect and revitalize textile cultural heritage — not just behind museum glass, but in the hands of communities, educators, and future generations.
We believe preservation is everyone’s responsibility. Through digitisation training, multigenerational craft workshops, and open-access resources, FABRIC bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern digital tools — making cultural heritage more accessible, more sustainable, and more alive.
Key Objectives
Preserve Textile Heritage
Dgitise and document fragile textile collections across partner institutions
Share Digital Best Practices
Train professionals in 3D scanning, digital archiving, and collection management
Connect Generationss
Run hands-on workshops where artisans pass traditional techniques to younger audiences
Foster European Collaboration
Exchange expertise across five countries to build universal conservation guidelines
Create Open Resources
Develop freely accessible guides, webinars, and educational tools for institutions everywhere
Empower Local Communities
Involve adults, seniors, families, and educators as active participants in heritage preservation
