The silk factory today

Visitors who step into the weaving room on the 1st floor of the factory building at Repslagargatan 15 may at first think that they have traveled back in time. Although the industrial environment is intact from the end of the 19th century, the looms are still in operation and textile art exhibitions are sometimes shown. This is a place where history meets the present.

A generational change is currently taking place in the silk factory. Therefore, the weaving mill will only be staffed during certain periods when we renovate and test drive the looms and other equipment. We carefully prepare the weaving mill with the goal of having a functioning machine park. Visitors are welcome to follow the work, both on site and via the website and social media.

In the fall of 2023, Almgren silk mill & museum will start the weaving residency, Almgren silk mill 3.0, in collaboration with the Academy of Crafts in Stockholm. For two years, three apprentices are given the opportunity to learn the entire production process from sketch to finished silk within the framework of Almgren's silk mill's business.

Our goal is to have our own production of silk shawls and silk ribbons for sale in the silk factory shop. We will also continue with the production of silk fabrics based on historical models. Special orders are assessed individually. In addition to our own production, we also supply bands for fraternal societies and other associations.

The K.A. Almgren's Silk Factory & Museum Foundation has been the Royal Court supplier since 1844.