Great initiative! A durable mantle is made for the statue of King William II on ‘De heuvel in Tilburg’. The jacket includes used football balls. For this project, the Tilburg the Tilburg clothing designer Bo Broers needs used soccer balls.
And so is the call to hand in your used football skills on Sunday, April 11 between 12:00 – 16:00 on the Hill near the statue of William II. When you bring in your old football (which may have a lot of memories), you don’t leave with empty hands. CVB Ecologistics provides a total of around 200 soccer balls This new fsoccer ball will be available free of charge on April 11 when you return your old soccerball.
Part of Textilium Futura
The design and realization of a durable mantle for the statue of King William II is part of the project Textilium Futura. Because: Tilburg is of course a textile city and we can show that much more. With that idea Textilium will organize various events in the coming years.
One of these events is the Textour on May 28, 29 and 30. A “walking route” allows you to enjoy a palette of textile art and presentations on how the textile industry is becoming ever more sustainable in 13 places in the city. You will find the points on the website of Textilium.
In the end, the apotheosis takes place in 2024. Tilburg will be the stage for a week, where the international textile industry will be showcasing the latest sustainable developments in the making of fabrics.
Willem II important in Tilburg
Of course, soccerball club Willem II is important for the city of Tilburg. This is why the Tilburg soccerball club is hooked up to Textilium Futura and the Textour. In addition to the cover of the statue, a statement of intent is signed between Willem II and Midpoint Brabant during the Textour. These parties are going to make themselves hard for a more sustainable Willem II.