UPW presents its FW24 collection, whilst demonstrating how AI could change the industry…

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 in Florence and shared news of industry collaborations including AI...

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 hosting the 6th edition of its Yarn Show on 29...

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 green, aqua and bright cyan blending to deep purple. Charcoal,...

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 as a featured material by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in...

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, the reference work ‘Color in Knitting: By Designers, for Designers’...

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 flat knitting technology company Shima Seiki participated in the International...

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 its latest trend collection ‘Color in Knitting’ – a rich...

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 Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd., will exhibit at the upcoming 93rd...

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 horizon as she shared details about her personal practice and...

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 its first home textiles collection at Alcova Milano, an itinerant...