by Nate Baller | Sep 10, 2019 | Fall Winter, Inspiration, Spring Summer, Uncategorized
3D Apparel Design The benefits of working with 3D design in knitwear development by Cecily – DirecTEX Designer As knitwear design consultants, we know well that the apparel industry is ever-changing; moving at fast speeds with constant innovation. The explosion...
by Nate Baller | Sep 9, 2019 | Fall Winter, Uncategorized
Fall 2020 Research trips: Paris, London and Copenhagen By Susie Skarda – Knitwear Designer A crucial aspect of knitwear design is staying on top of the latest trends. Our designers take seasonal trips to the most influential markets around the world to...
by Nate Baller | Sep 4, 2019 | Fall Winter, Uncategorized
Fall 2020 Knitwear Trends FALL 2020 KNITWEAR TREND BOARDS CREATED BY THE DIRECTEX DESIGN TEAM Key Fall 2020 Trend Message“The stitches remain clean and linear with newness shown in fine gauge, cozy, brushed yarns.” * “Fine gauge” refers to the...
by Nate Baller | Aug 21, 2019 | Fall Winter
Fall Winter 20 21 Yarn Fairs PITTI FILATI & SPINEXPO PARIS PITTI FILATI: This year the smoldering heat of high summer hit Florence right at the time of the show and temperatures soared to a searing 105 degrees while knitwear designers from around the globe...
by Nate Baller | Mar 1, 2019 | Fall Winter, Spring Summer, Uncategorized
Improving Knitwear Development Efficiency Technology is changing the retail industry, including how we design knitwear here at DirecTEX. In 2018, DirecTEX implemented three new, digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Specifically: Speed to market is...
by Nate Baller | Sep 6, 2018 | Fall Winter, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Fall 2019 Yarn Trend Highlights of Fall Knitwear Yarn trends identified by the DirecTEX design...
