Limbach-Oberfrohna: Sachsen's Textile and Glove Manufacturing Town Between Chemnitz and Zwickau
Limbach-Oberfrohna was formed in 1950 by merging the towns of Limbach and Oberfrohna, both deeply rooted in the Saxon textile industry. Glove manufacturing was the particular specialty: by the early 20th century, Limbach was one of Europe's leading glove production centres. The Esche-Museum documents this heritage in a former factory building. About 23,700 inhabitants live here in the Zwickau district of Sachsen, almost exactly halfway between Chemnitz and Zwickau on the B173.
Chemnitz is roughly 15 kilometres east. Zwickau is about 20 kilometres west. The terrain is gently rolling, part of the transition between the Saxon lowlands and the Erzgebirge foothills. Textile production declined sharply after reunification, though some niche manufacturers survive. The town's large stock of Gruenderzeit factory architecture, some restored and some still awaiting investment, reflects the scale of the former industry.
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Limbach-Oberfrohna was formed in 1950 by merging the towns of Limbach and Oberfrohna, both deeply rooted in the Saxon textile industry. Glove manufacturing was the particular specialty: by the early 20th century, Limbach was one of Europe's leading glove production centres. The Esche-Museum documents this heritage in a former factory building. About 23,700 inhabitants live here in the Zwickau district of Sachsen, almost exactly halfway between Chemnitz and Zwickau on the B173.
Chemnitz is roughly 15 kilometres east. Zwickau is about 20 kilometres west. The terrain is gently rolling, part of the transition between the Saxon lowlands and the Erzgebirge foothills. Textile production declined sharply after reunification, though some niche manufacturers survive. The town's large stock of Gruenderzeit factory architecture, some restored and some still awaiting investment, reflects the scale of the former industry.
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