Suedwolle Group has announced a new collaboration with Knitwear Lab, a Dutch design and development center, enhancing their expertise in Merino yarn production. This partnership was showcased at the recent PittiFilati event in Florence, where they presented innovative physical and virtual garments.
Among the highlights was a fully fashioned dress crafted from Merino wool from the Biella Yarn collection. The dress features a plated rib structure that transitions into wide floats, using a multi-stepping narrowing technique for an intricate design.
Also presented was a fully fashioned jacket, made from Merino wool. The jacket showcases a 3D structure with interlock flaps that vary in length, manipulated through a multigauge technique.
The collaboration also focused on digital knitwear, where accurate visualization of complex structures and yarns in the virtual realm was key. Knitwear Lab’s workflow integrates materials and specifications into digital previews, allowing designers to experiment with yarn choices and structures before producing physical samples. This not only saves time and materials but also empowers designers to independently create and refine their designs using open-source digital textures.
As virtual knitting technology advances, it promises more accurate visualizations and seamless integration between physical and digital products, paving the way for new innovations in fashion.
