The newly established vertically integrated brand is now turning locally sourced fibres into WHOLEGARMENT 3D Knit products. © Muriel’s of Vermont

Muriel’s of Vermont: From farm to closet

In 2018, Laura Jacoby and her son Cyrus Brooks stopped by Shima Seiki USA’s New York offices. Fast forward three years and Muriel’s of Vermont was formed and began operations offering sweaters online. In December...
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New Première Vision Paris calendar for 2022

Firm dates now confirmed for reschedules live and online events. Initially announced in early 2020 and slated to take effect in 2021, the revised Première Vision Paris calendared was delayed due to the pandemic. The...
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Shima Seiki Fashion Tech Webinar 5: Wovens, pile fabrics, circular knitting and embroidery

Sharing a different focus this time, Shima Seiki’s 5th webinar in their series showcased Apex capabilities beyond knitting. Presenting an introduction into how to accelerate digital transformations for towel, circular knitting, embroideries and woven...
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Cobalt Fashion partners with Shima Seiki for sustainable knitwear

Combination of design system and WHOLEGARMENT knitting machines realises sustainable manufacturing, whilst reducing lead times. Hong Kong-based Cobalt Fashion, one of the largest knitwear groups in the world, has reduced its lead times while realizing...
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Transparency in a Broken Industry

Symposium and panel discussion importance of traceability and transparency throughout supply chain. Amsterdam based ByBorre and its WoTO Partners (Window of Textile Opportunities) joined forces to host an open invitation virtual Symposium & Panel Discussion...
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Fashion for Good turns to polyester

Focus on validating and securing funding for the disruptive technologies of CuRe Technology, Garbo, gr3n and PerPETual. Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good is launching the Full Circle Textiles Project – Polyester, with the aim of validating...
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Circular Design for Fashion

Cowes, United Kingdom Ellen MacArthur foundation’s new book redefines the industry’s future. Leaders from across the fashion world have joined forces with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for a new book designed to inspire a creative-led transformation...
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Increase your e-commerce profits using virtual samples

Latest in Shima Seiki Fashion Tech webinar series discusses techniques for reducing costs and forecasting demand. Shima Seiki has announced dates for Session 6 of its Fashion Tech webinar series. The 6-part series on the...
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2022 Woolmark Prize finalists revealed

2022 International Woolmark Prize theme ‘Play’ invites finalists to celebrate design and innovation. Seven of the world’s most promising emerging design talents have been selected for the 2022 International Woolmark Prize – one of the...
The Thread Forum project, curated by Antonio Mancinelli, is a survey of the role of knitwear in contemporary aesthetics © Pitti Immagine

The role of knitwear in contemporary aesthetics

As in the common thread that connects the various interventions in an online conversation, the Thread Forum project, curated by Antonio Mancinelli, is a survey of the role of knitwear in contemporary aesthetics. Thanks...