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De Volmolen
Plantsoen Noord 2
3811 GH Amersfoort
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Heritage | Textile History | Landmark

A historic monument next to de Koppelpoort
Right next to de Koppelpoort stands the Volmolen, a remarkable national monument dating from 1645. The former watermill serves as a reminder of the centuries when the textile industry played an important role in Amersfoort.
At the Volmolen, wool was processed into cloth, a process known as “fulling.” Water power set wooden hammers in motion that processed the wool and made it more durable. The mill was part of a thriving textile industry in which wool was carded, spun, woven, dyed, and printed in and around Amersfoort.

From Workshop to Monument
When new technologies emerged in the 18th century, the Volmolen lost its original function. The building was preserved and served various purposes in the centuries that followed.

De Katoendrukkerij in the Volmolen
From 2019 through…

Heritage | Textile History | Landmark

A historic monument next to de Koppelpoort
Right next to de Koppelpoort stands the Volmolen, a remarkable national monument dating from 1645. The former watermill serves as a reminder of the centuries when the textile industry played an important role in Amersfoort.
At the Volmolen, wool was processed into cloth, a process known as “fulling.” Water power set wooden hammers in motion that processed the wool and made it more durable. The mill was part of a thriving textile industry in which wool was carded, spun, woven, dyed, and printed in and around Amersfoort.

From Workshop to Monument
When new technologies emerged in the 18th century, the Volmolen lost its original function. The building was preserved and served various purposes in the centuries that followed.

De Katoendrukkerij in the Volmolen
From 2019 through September 2026, “ De Katoendrukkerij ” was located in the Volmolen. This gave the site’s textile heritage a new, contemporary purpose. Visitors were introduced to the craft of cotton printing through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and other activities.

Starting October 1, 2026, the Katoendrukkerij will resume its activities, offering on-site workshops, participating in textile festivals and art fairs, and selling printing blocks and other handicrafts from India. Check the website for the program.

Crafts, Art, and Education
De Katoendrukkerij brought together crafts, art, education, and community. For example, it collaborated with organizations such as the Mondrian House and Kunsthal KAdE , and each year, dozens of school classes were introduced to textiles and craftsmanship through the “Leerlijn Ambachten” program.

De Katoendrukkerij also attracted tourist packages and international visitors to Amersfoort. In 2021, it received the Pieter van Vollenhoven Prize for its unique use of the Volmolen.

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