Cotton Jacquard Weaving, specialized in high-quality African Damask made from 100 % cotton
WR Weberei Russikon AG
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About WR Weberei Russikon AG
WR Weberei Russikon AG was founded in 1887 as a silk weaving factory and is today the largest cotton jacquard weaving company in Switzerland. Since 2012, the company has been 100 % owned by the Austrian Getzner Textil AG and produces Damask at the Russikon site for the African clothing market. Only high-quality Jacquard fabrics made of 100 % cotton are produced, characterized by their pattern and tactile quality. The machinery has been continuously renewed in recent years and comprises 96 Itema R9500 gripper looms and 96 Bonas Jacquard machines. As a subsidiary of Getzner Textil AG, which has been manufacturing textiles since 1818 for applications ranging from fashion to protective and workwear and technical textiles, the company is part of a European textile group. The professional training of apprentices, including as a Textile Technologist EFZ specializing in Mechatronics, is part of the company's tradition.
- Site
- Russikon
- Processes
- Jacquard weaving (cotton jacquard fabrics / Damask), Silk weaving (historical, switched to cotton fabrics), Production of African Damask, Textile production for Fashion, Protective Equipment/Workwear, Sports Equipment, Acoustic Textiles,, Production of high-quality Jacquard fabrics from 100% cotton, Production of African Damask for the African apparel market, Training of apprentices (Textile Technology EFZ Mechatronics)
- Materials
- Cotton (100 %), Silk
- Founded
- 1887
- Employees
- 51-200
- Industries
- Textile Industry, African Fashion, Apparel Industry
- 01
Equipment and preparation of cotton yarns
- 02
Jacquard weaving on gripper looms
- 03
Equipment/Finishing of fabrics
- 04
Quality control
- 05
Shipping
Materials and Processes
Cotton (100 %)
Main material for Jacquard fabrics and African Damask.
Silk
Historical material of the original silk weaving factory, production later switched to cotton.
Locations
Russikon
CHProduction site (Cotton Jacquard Weaving)
- Materials
- 100 % Cotton
- 96 Itema R9500 gripper looms
- 96 Bonas Jacquard machines
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquard weaving (cotton jacquard fabrics / Damask)Miscellaneous | – | – | – | – | 100 % Cotton |
| Silk weaving (historical, switched to cotton fabrics)Miscellaneous | – | – | – | – | Silk, Cotton |
| Production of African DamaskMiscellaneous | – | – | – | – | Cotton |
| Textile production for Fashion, Protective Equipment/Workwear, Sports Equipment, Acoustic Textiles,Miscellaneous | – | – | – | – | Cotton, Textiles (various) |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gripper loom | Itema R9500 | 96 | – | – | Russikon |
| Jacquard machine | Bonas | 96 | – | – | Russikon |
Additional services
History
- 1887
Founded as a silk weaving factory.
- Ende der
Conversion of the majority of production to fine cotton fabrics.
- 2012
100% takeover by Getzner Textil AG; since then, production of Damask for the African clothing market.