Schladminger

What is a Schladminger?

The Schladminger janker is very popular with ladies and gentlemen from the Styrian Enns Valley, especially in the Schladming region and is known as a valuable original loden product of our company. The production of this traditional fabric goes back hundreds of years. The loden of the Schladminger janker (jacket) still gets its characteristic mottling by fulling on the original hammer fulling machine from 1888. The Schladminger is characterized by its green loden details and the double row of stag horn buttons.

On what occasions do people wear a Schladminger?

In the Styrian Enns Valley, the Schladminger janker is worn as festive clothing. In addition, the Schladminger is often used to dress clubs and music bands for a collective appearance. Ladies and gentlemen of the region wear the Schladminger to almost all festivities, from folk festivals to funerals. By tradition, some ladies and gentlemen also wear their Schladminger as an outdoor jacket on Sundays in winter.

How heavy is the Schladminger jacket?

The weight of a men's Schladminger is around 2.5 kilograms. Schladminger jankers for ladies are made of a lighter Schladming fabric and therefore weigh between 1.1 - 1.5 kilograms, depending on the size. The Schladming fabric is the most robust of our fabrics. It is extremely durable and long lasting.

Where can I buy a Schladminger?

Steiner1888 is the only company in the world that makes Schladmingers according to old craftsmanship. You can only buy an original Schladminger in our store in Mandling as well as in our online store.

What do you typically wear with a Schladminger?

Traditionally, a Schladminger janker is worn with a Styrian hat, which has the same green loden hatband as the Schladminger. Ladies and gentlemen also often wear loden pants with the Schladminger or combine it casually with jeans.

Can I wash a Schladminger?

No, but you don't have as well. The Schladminger for men and women is extremely dirt and water repellent. However, if a stain does occur, it can easily be brushed out of the fabric. The best way to care for a Schladminger is to regularly hang it outdoors overnight. By the way, by constantly moving the fabric you also protect it from moths.