What WHOLEGARMENT means to you

A superior alternative to conventional knitting methods, the seam-free construction of WHOLEGARMENT realizes substantial benefits unmatched by any other textile product. It opens up a world of unprecedented opportunities for the knitter, merchandiser, retailer and consumer alike.

Benefits for the Designer

• Without seams, patterns and designs remain uninterrupted across the entire garment: front to back; over-the-shoulder; and down-the sleeves

• True reversible knitwear can be produced without the added weight and bulk of double knits
• 3D shaping allows the design and silhouette of the garment to be reproduced exactly as intended by the designer

Benefits for the Producer

• Bottlenecks in the supply-chain caused by labour intensive cutting and sewing processes are eliminated
• Cut-loss—the amount of scrap material that is thrown away after cutting out each part of the garment—is entirely eliminated
• Since WHOLEGARMENT can be produced one garment at a time, the leadtime usually needed to knit each separate part of the garment is no longer an issue
• The required number of garments can be knit at the required time, permitting true “on-demand” production
• Since each garment is produced based on digitally programmed data, item-to-item and batch-to-batch quality—even for repeat orders— remain consistent.

Benefits for the Consumer

• Superior comfort is achieved by doing away with annoying seams. This is especially effective in the case of infant and hypoallergenic clothing, where seams can be a source of skin irritation
• Seams no longer interfere with the natural elasticity of knits, allowing superior stretch and mobility
• Soft and lightweight, seamless skirts and dresses drape and flow more naturally
• Seamless one-piece construction allows stress to be distributed evenly throughout, preventing localized pressure points which may cause discomfort
• By knitting an entire garment with only the required amount of yarn, WHOLEGARMENT is environmentally friendly knitwear that uses minimal natural resources

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