German knitwear manufacturer Knit Core plans to launch its first seamless 3D knitwear collection for Autumn-Winter 2024. Founded in 2023 by Luigi Schillaci, the Gomaringen-based company will introduce a range of high-quality, sustainable knitwear pieces produced entirely in Germany.
To be created in partnership with the Nonnenmacher knitting mill in Pliezhausen, the collection combines top-tier materials, creative design, and the seamless 3D knitting expertise of both companies. A standout feature of this collection is its on-demand production model, which prevents overproduction and promotes sustainability.
Besides its own collections, Knit-Core offers a wide array of services, including customised flat knitting training, comprehensive consulting, sample and small batch production, and creative in-house developments in fashion and technical textiles. The company is equipped with eight state-of-the-art Stoll flat knitting machines and two Universal machines, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in meeting diverse customer needs.
With over 20 years of experience in flat knitting, having worked as an application engineer and technical manager for a leading manufacturer of flat knitting machines in both Germany and the USA, Schillaci brings a wealth of expertise to Knit-Core, promising innovative and high-quality solutions.
Beyond knitwear, Knit-Core also designs, develops, and manufactures technical textiles for various applications. The company recently won two awards at the national textile accelerator ;Stoff im Kopf,’ organised by the Center for Entrepreneurship at Reutlingen University, for its modular Made in Germany 3D knitted room dividers. These dividers offer aesthetic solutions for interior design and practical functions like sound absorption, mood lighting, and additional storage space with knitted-in pockets and greenery options.
