A hand-knit cube created using the solid knitting fabrication technique. © Carnegie Mellon University

Solid Knitting – a new fabrication technique

Pittsburgh, PA, USA Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science build revolutionary machine that can knit solid objects. Yuichi Hirose has a dream - a dream that someday everyone will have access to a...
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Online Masterclass: Introduction to Industrial Knitting

Almere, Netherlands Knitwear Lab launches exclusive Online Masterclass series for designers and product developers eager to delve deep into the world of industrial knitwear. Within its Knitwear Lab - Academy, Almere, Netherlands based Knitwear Lab has...
Marte Hentschel (left) and Oliver Lange (right), the co-CEOs of VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, and Michael Händel, Vice President Sales & Service at Stoll, after signing the contracts for the delivery of the Stoll machines. © Karl Mayer Stoll

Microfactory with mega-effects for the future

Berlin VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub cooperates with Stoll and KM.ON on lighthouse project. The registered cooperative VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, is using three ADF machines from Stoll and digital solutions from KM.ON...
Mandarin’s booth at this month’s Pitti Filati in Florence. © Mandarin Knitting Technology

Mandarin conquers Pitti Filati with revolutionary Thick Design

Florence, Italy Italian flat knitting machine builder showcases unique ultra coarse gauge technology in Florence. From 25-27 June 2024, Italy’s Mandarin Knitting Technology made its debut at the 95th edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati fair...
Viola Schmidt’s award-winning design Closer Distance. © Dominic Rauh. (Model: Xenia Herwanger)

Creative knit solutions inspire success in Florence

Florence, Italy Texoversum student wins 2024 Feel the Yarn design award - inspiration drawn from Stoll Pattern Shop results in win. Viola Schmidt, who is currently studying for her master’s degree in design with a focus...
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Florence becomes swimwear capital with Maredamare

Florence, Italy The Fortezza da Basso will host a high concentration of events, collaborations, workshops and fashion shows from 20-22 July. Maredamare will become the world’s swimwear capital when the leading show opens its doors later...
Jörg Hartmann, Head of Fashion & Technology at Stoll (left) with Graham Tabor, a designer friend who has been working with Stoll for a long time. © Moon Digital Agency (@moon_digitalagency)

Nocturno in the spotlight in Florence

Florence, Italy Successful presentation of the latest Stoll Trend Collection at Pitti Filati 95. As usual Stoll had a stand at this year's Pitti Filati in Florence, where the flat knitting machine specialist from the Karl...
Scene from this season’s Pitti Filati 95. © AKAstudio-collective | Pitti Immagine Filati

New dates for Summer 2025 Pitti Uomo, Bimbo, and Filati

Florence, Italy Summer Pitti fashion shows will be postponed by a week. The 108th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo will be held in Florence, at the Fortezza da Basso, from June 17 to 20, 2025, instead...
Pitti Immagine Filati, the key international fair for the world of yarns and knitwear, returned to the Fortezza da Basso from 25 to 27 June 2024. © AKAstudio-collective | Pitti Immagine Filati

Pitti Filati 95 chooses mellow yellow

Florence, Italy Optimism and serious training, Increased visitors and raised hopes for dynamic upturn in 2025. Pitti Filati is looked upon by many as a serious enjoyable affair. This year was no exception, with added optimism...
Simplifyber 3D moulded products at Future Fabrics Expo. © Anne Prahl

Reality check for circularity at Future Fabrics Expo 24

London Future Fabrics Expo showcased next gen materials and alternative dyeing methods, while providing a platform to discuss the path to circularity. Future Fabrics Expo 2024, held from 25th-26th June in London, featured an extensive...