The Zürcherische Seidenindustrie Gesellschaft (ZSIG) is an association of active and former companies of the silk industry in Zurich and aims to reintroduce sericulture in Switzerland – from the silk worm to the textile. Founded in 1854, it is one of the oldest business associations in Switzerland. ZSIG represents the interests of the Swiss silk industry and coordinates its activities with Swiss Textiles, the Swiss Textile Federation and European partner organisations. Since 2012, ZSIG has been promoting high-quality projects related to the Zurich silk industry as well as the Design Preis Schweiz. Together with Pro Helvetia, ZSIG supports the new Design Preis Schweiz format Design Retreat in 2023 which will take place at the Sutra House in Basel. More information on the project to come.