Silk Factory
Tikkurilan silkkitehdas
Why locals love it
Finnish Silk Industries Ltd was founded in 1933 in Helsinki, but the following year it moved to Tikkurila. Silk Factory was established to the proximity of Keravanjoki in 1934. The factory's industry was shut down in 1990's. The factory's wastewater were discharged untreated into the river.
Why you should visit it
At its widest, the factory included weaving, dyeing, printing, observation, packaging and office. The days of Tikkurila's silk were in the mid-1950s, employing over 700 people. Most of the employees were women. In the early stages, the factory's product range consisted mainly of fashion fabrics, such as women clothing and house hold fabrics.
Special tip
Despite its name, the factory never produced silk but mixed fabrics. Today, the factory has multicultural activity center and dance opportunities.