Open call for fashion designers from Knitwear Lab

Almere, Netherlands Knitwear Lab invites designers to join it on its journey to revolutionise industrial knitwear development. Almere, Netherlands based design hub Knitwear Lab, is...

Remodelled Premiere Vision Paris celebrates 50 years

Paris Strong focus on eco solutions throughout 2024/25 supply chain. Premiere Vision Paris promised a largely remodelled and rethought offer for the July summer edition in...

Shima Seiki introduces Shima HelpCenter

Wakayama, Japan New online platform integrates Help, FAQ, Operation Manual, and Glossary functions for Shima Seiki products. Leading flat knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki has launched...

UPW presents its FW24 collection, whilst demonstrating how AI could change...

Beth Ranson reports from UPW's Florence, Italy event. Alongside their impressive progress towards more sustainable practice and supply chain transparency, UPW presented their latest collection...

Knitwear Lab hosts 6th edition Yarn Show

Almere, Netherlands Netherlands based knitwear design hub will present the new Fall/Winter ‘24 yarn collections of leading knitwear yarn spinners. Netherlands based Knitwear Lab will be...

Pitti Filati 93 presents earthy tones and progress towards traceability

Florence The AW24/25 season at Pitti Imagine Filati 93 was a celebration of new talent, tradition and innovation. Colour The colour palette for AW24/25 featured lime...

Brewed protein fibres featured at Pitti shows

Florence, Italy Environmental impact of production of new fibre is significantly smaller than cashmere or merino wool. Yamagata, Japan based Spiber’s Brewed Protein fibre was chosen...

Color in Knitting: By Designers, for Designers

Reutlingen, Germany Jörg Hartmann, one of the authors of a new book for designers, explains the aims of the recently published reference work. In June 2023,...

A Reborn Shima Seiki stuns in Milan

In addition to eight next-generation flat knitting machines, more than 300 items were on display for knitted applications ranging from fashion to industrial textiles. Leading...

Color in Knitting collection by Stoll

Reutlingen, Germany A colourful world of flat knits showcased in the company’s latest collection and a brand-new book. Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer Stoll has launched...

Shima Seiki at Pitti Filati 93

Florence, Italy Italian subsidiary to showcase line-up of WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines in Florence. Shima Seiki Italia, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting solutions provider...

Reviewing Kandy Diamond’s latest publication: Discovering Machine Knitting

United Kingdom When we last spoke with knitwear designer, maker and lecturer Kandy Diamond back in August 2022, Kandy teased a new project on the...

BOI brand launches at Alcova Milano

Berlin Berlin based knit studio shows debuts home textiles collection at Milan Design Week. BOI, a Berlin-based knit studio and brand founded in 2022, has launched...

Next-Generation Shima Seiki technology at ITMA 2023

Wakayama, Japan Of the nine flat knitting machines Shima Seiki is exhibiting in Milan next month, eight machines will be part of the Next-Generation line-up. Leading flat...

Knit to find the perfect fit

Delft, The Netherlands Unusual building structures can be created more efficiently and more sustainably using 3D knitted textiles. The bearing structure of a building made out...

FW’23 knitwear translates the sound of Ahluwalia

Almere, The Netherlands Entitled ‘Symphony’, creative director Priya Ahluwalia translates the music that has influenced her life in a range of dynamic designs. Netherlands based Knitwear...

2023 International Woolmark Prize jury revealed

London All finalists will have the opportunity to be stocked in some of the world’s leading stores, via the International Woolmark Prize Retailer Network. The International...

Enorê X Knitwear Lab

Amsterdam With their knitted textile series, Brazilian artist Enorê materialises the idea that data influences the spaces we inhabit. Brazilian artist Enorê worked together with Amsterdam...

APEXFiz shortens lead times at Decathlon

Villeneuve d'Ascq, France Using design software for product planning without actual samples in socks manufacturing. Decathlon is the world's largest sporting goods retailer, founded in Villeneuve...

Digital library for cleaner colours

Amsterdam Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good is launching the Dyestuff Library, a digital tool enabling partners to choose sustainable dyes based on competitive performance and environmental...