Team spirit, technology and textile design – pupils experience textile finishing first-hand at YOW!

How do you get young people excited about modern technology, creativity and craftwork? By simply letting them get on with it!

In June 2025, we were delighted to welcome nine enthusiastic Year 8 pupils from Wolnzach Secondary School to our in-house studio – for a morning full of colour, teamwork and textile printing. The focus: designing their own volunteer T-shirts for the upcoming ‘Lauf 10! ’ event in Wolnzach. The pupils were able to experience the entire finishing process for themselves – from creating the digital transfer, to positioning it using Secabo cross-line lasers, right through to the final pressing on the new Secabo TD7 LITE double-plate press.

The high-quality Neutral Unisex Regular T-shirts MP.291006 in white were used, which impressed not only with their print quality but also with their sustainability and comfort. They are a particularly attractive choice for large quantities – thanks to volume discounts:

Why school projects are ideal for textile finishing: School projects like this one demonstrate just how versatile, creative and practical modern production can be. Young people gain first-hand experience of how technical processes are combined with design – whilst creating something of their own. This is precisely what fosters teamwork, a sense of responsibility and an interest in craft-based or creative professions.

The following were used:

The project was supported by Mayor Jens Machold, sponsor Ms Gulden (WALTRON) and teacher Kristina Plößl – a strong demonstration of the collaboration between the local authority, the school and the business community.

We’d like to say thank you – and we’re already looking forward to the next creative school project at YOW!