3D knitting is a new term, but not a new technology. "Whole Garment" knitting has been a feasible concept for over 20 years. While knitting machines originally were meant to mimic the quality of a hand-knit garment, they have taken on a set of capabilities that are unique and could not be accomplished by the human hand. 3D knitting has increased in popularity as of late, particularly because of the mass manufacturing of sneakers made using 3D knitting techniques.
Intro to Knitting
- What is Knitting?
Knitting Machines
- Machine Types
- Machine Specialization
- Knitting Needles
Patternmaking Basics
- Converting Patterns to Knitted Files
- Converting to Stitches Per Inch
Natural Fibers
- Fibers and Yarn Construction
- Performance characteristics of Natural Fibers
Synthetic Fibers
- Polymers and Extrusion
- Yarn construction, Twist, and Textures
- Spinning Processes
- Functionality
Stitch Types
- Basic
- Specialty
- 3D Knitted Fabrics: Spacer Fabrics and Shaping
Construction
- Filament Count
- Dyes and Finishing
Knitted Products
- Traditional
- Technical
Tech-packing for Knitted Products
- Templates for Tech-packs, Industry Standards
- Working with Programmers and Project Managers
Collection Development vs. Product Development
- Collection Development Basics
- Product Development Basics
Product Basics
- Defining Design Parameters
- Design Methodology and Design Thinking
- Product Development Methods and Processes
- Product Lifecycle Management Tools
Yarn Testing
- Basic Testing Practices on the Yarn Level
Fabric Testing
- Moisture Management, Breathability, Colorfastness
- Basic Methods for Testing on the Fabric Level
Developments and Innovation
- Independent Yarn Feeders
- Customization
- What’s happening in Knitting Research (Disney Compiler, OpenKnit, AYAB)