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A lightweight fabric that adds a touch of soft light to your design. Crafted with an intricate stitch pattern, this material marries practicality and aesthetics seamlessly. Illuminate your creations with this innovative choice. Intrigued? Visit our website today and let your design journey begin! Credits : Studio Eva x Carola

Discover the magic of natural fabrics, your second skin of comfort! From breathable cotton to silky bamboo, indulge in the softness and sustainability of nature's embrace. Elevate your style with eco-friendly comfort. #NaturalFabrics #SecondSkinComfort Studio Eva x Carola The Woolmark Company

Design with intention and functionality! This is what our workshop was about! Join us in our mission to create body-enhancing products. Collaborate with us, experience transparency in our supply chain. Attend in person or digitally to unlock the secrets of incorporating these techniques, gain insights into textiles, and explore seamless development. Let's revolutionize design together! https://materialliance.com/en/events/seamless-knitting-and-sustainability-workshop-by-materialliance/1220

Terry is one of the most commercial and common structures, its soft and warming texture reminds us of a soft blanket or a warming hoodie. It’s one of the standard configurations on the Santoni single jersey machinery. With its extensive applications and plenty of unexplored options, it’s a true hero for anyone interested in innovative and trendy applications.

Textiles have been used to protect our skin from the hars rays of sunlight since humans first started weaving cloth. Nowadays, we can actually rate the level of sun protection provided by textiles with the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). With the highest protection being offered by specially manufactured yarns, that have been treated in the spinning process. Fun fact: did you know according to a study by the University of Alberta, darker colors actually provide a better UV protection than light colors?! Read the trend report here: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/trend-report-spf-textiles/1186

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The stitches used for this piece, are called 'drop stitches’. These are ideal for creating more open and airy fabrics. By playing with the size of the stitch it is possible to create smaller and bigger openings. Resulting in different levels of breathability, like cooling zones while giving the piece a beautiful lace-like aesthetic. In this case, we used a special kind of yarn to avoid laddering or breakage after wearing and washing.

Learn how to set up your seamless design file in the best way to connect directly with the machine software and get the design outcome you have in mind. Download the article here: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/how-to-set-up-a-bmp-file/1116

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On Showcases, we offer numerous trend reports. Which trend report would you be interested in viewing next?

Project in the spotlight: Juventus Academy Shanghai x MEC This Juventus Academy Shanghai seamless activewear collection is strong and long lasting while also being lightweight, breathable and moisture managing. The team found a way to include the Juventus logo and jersey number with name lettering, on the clothing — that’s right, seamlessly assembled while the garments were being made. This all-in-one production is game changing as it avoids any post-processing, ideal for quick, agile and easy personalization. We love the outcome of these pieces!

Fleece reinvented: We challenge ourselves to renew materials that are all around us. A personalized approach where structures can be engineered, refined and detailed depending on the needs and desires of the wearer is our goal. That is why we created the Engineered Fleece collection: a super soft, ‘new’ type of fleece, developed around the ideas of comfort x beauty x tactility. Studio Eva x Carola

During Shanghai Fashion week, the DADASHOW organised an DADA TALK. This exclusive event invites distinguished and influential figures from the fashion industry to share their expertise on the latest trends and hot topics. Eva de Laat, Head of Santoni (Shanghai) Material Experience Center (MEC) and co-founder of Studio Eva x Carola, was invited to join for the theme lecture “Lights Dim”, about the power and beauty of the new track of the fashion industry. Eva talked about the focus of Materialliance, which is on human-centered design and endurance. Because, as technological innovation accelerates, we, as textile experts, have an opportunity to co-create better products while creating a more efficient, responsive, and responsible business. Many thanks for having us DADASHOW! Read more at https://materialliance.com/en/events/dada-talk/1192

Within our busy day-to-day lives, self-care is of utmost importance. That's why people are putting more focus on adding natural and protective items to their wardrobes. One way the industry is providing in this growing need is by using anti-microbial fibers and yarns in their fabrics. A good example of an anti-microbial fiber is Merino wool. It naturally has antimicrobial properties and is (therefore) naturally odor resistant as well. Want to discover more about fibers and yarns and their attributes? Check out our extensive library at www.materialliance.com Credits: Suedwolle, The Woolmark Company, Studio Eva x Carola, Teresa Brown

Soft & cozy, but still forming elegantly with your body due to the stretchy (Merino wool) yarns used. This ribbed fabric is ideal for wearing when it’s colder outside, keeping you warm while still looking sophisticated. What is your yarn of choice when creating garments for colder days? Credits: the Woolmark Company, Suedwolle Group, Studio Eva x Carola

With Materialliance, we focus on creating an ecosystem with valuable partners across the supply chain. As a Materialliance member, you gain access to this network of partners to work with (and lots of other knowledge and functionalities). Enabling you to connect, share and work with these partners to further develop your skills and projects. Our newest partner is a dedicated R&D, sampling and design service provider: INNOVATION & APPLICATION CENTER. Who can provide you with various product process solutions, allowing you to complete your design with various fabric effects and styles. Discover more at https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/meet-our-partner-innovation-application-center-in-yiwu-china/1150

Now available: Textile Toolkit 2 - Micro Textures Discovery In this toolkit, you'll find an energetic, sophisticated, and fresh palette of yarns, stitches and materials perfectly suited to start up your creations. Whether you're looking for inspiration from a yarn, color, form, or function perspective, this toolkit has you covered. The Micro Structures Discovery Toolkit is part of an innovative textile toolkit series, keeping you on top of the latest trends, providing you with the inspiration you need to create your own moodboard, designs, and collections. Discover more at: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/textile-toolkit-2-micro-textures-discovery/1174

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Thanks for receiving us Style3D team, it was great to discuss the future of digital fashion with you.

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The 18th Santoni Pioneer Program is open for application! Are you a highly motivated designer and looking for a platform to create and showcase your concept? Are you up for a challenge and do you want to work with industry experts? 🧶 Great! Applications for the 18th Santoni Pioneer Program are now open. More information can be found via the link in our bio. About the Santoni Pioneer Program: The Santoni Pioneer Program is a program offering highly motivated independent designers a platform to connect with industry expert manufacturers and job opportunities. The aim is to connect young fashion talents globally with the world of its knitwear technology and encourage them to push the boundaries of knitwear use. This 18th edition is all about Innovative Design, Sustainability and Humanity.

Did you know: Lyocell starts as wood pulp! After it’s washed it gets dissolbed with a non toxic NMMO Solution. Following filtration and spinning to turn the cellulose into long thin fibres. After some rounds of washing and carding, the yarn is good to go! Lyocell is a strong and moisture wicking yarn. Discover more in our extensive library at materialliance.com

We are constantly publishing new trend reports! Have a look at recently published 3D Filtering report: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/3d-filtering/1176

We are experiencing more extreme temperature swings due to climate change, from very hot to very cold. MEC is therefore continuously exploring ways for the textile industry to alleviate the carbon footprint and improve industrial practices to help slow the increase in temperature. Besides that, it would be remiss to not focus our energies on clothing that will be able to insulate and protect us from extreme temperatures in even better ways. By using the best yarns and stitching techniques for the job, we are able to create garments that are very comfortable to wear and insulate against extreme temperatures. Check out the full report: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/trend-report-ice-cold/1142

iPolaris - the game-changer in seamless technology! 🧵 Say goodbye to manual processes and hello to quick and easy project development with effortless tools and automated processes. With its direct software-to-machine connection, you can now send your coded programs directly to the machine, without the need for a second software. Also, you can manage your projects, track the yarn density, import patterns and more with ease. Learn about the benefits of iPolaris for designers, knitters, and technicians today. Read more at https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/ipolaris/1115

Did you know: Air textured yarn is a bulked yarn of low extensibility. It’s the most versatile of all the texturizing methods, as it can even blend filaments together during processing. Fabrics made in this way have a good moisture absorption and are similar to those made with staple fiber. Discover more about various yarns and fabrics at the Materialliance library: https://materialliance.com/en/library

Denim: How it Started vs. How it’s Going Let’s take a look at one fabric’s journey from France to the future. Click here to read more about it: https://materialliance.com/en/page/news/denim-how-it-started-vs-how-its-going/28604

Are you curious about the sophistication of textile crafting? Allow us to introduce you to the wonderful world of the Terry stitch! This special stitching technique is used to create a looped pile on one side of a fabric, resulting in a soft, absorbent material that is perfect for items like towels, bathrobes, and even clothing. The Terry stitch is definitely a must-know for anyone interested in the art of textile creation. It adds an extra layer of luxury and comfort to any piece it's applied to. So, next time you're snuggling up in a cozy terrycloth bathrobe or drying off with a plush towel, think about the skilled craftsmanship that went into creating that comforting texture. Want to learn more? Visit: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/best-practice-terry-structure/1127

Within Materialliance we believe innovation, transparency and sustainability can only be reached by partnering and collaboration. We welcome our partner MyKnit to Materialliance! MyKnit provides a fully digital service for “one step” customized apparel production based on Santoni Knitting Technology. It provides new business opportunities for creatives to design unique, high quality products and produce them in the desired quantity to satisfy the most sophisticated consumers. Easily add your unique design to refined ready-made garments and market through your E-platform. This way you are able to send to production only the ordered items, which will be reflected in a drastic reduction of inventory and wastage – creating a more sustainable process. Discover more at: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/myknit/1157

Materialliance is the ultimate platform to share your work and collaborate. You’re not only able to view projects of other creatives within the industry (and collaborate on those projects), but in just a few easy steps you can create projects of your own and share your work with likeminded people from within the industry. Perfect for networking and finding new people to collaborate with on your own projects. Create your first project now at materialliance.com

SPIN by Lablaco presents Web3 Fashion • The Origin Story: A first-of-its-kind meta-retail exhibition in collaboration with CFS HUB at Galeries Lafayette Champs Élysée and we are proud to be a part of this exhibition! The mixed-reality exhibition is curated into three chapters to experience through AR and VR technologies powered by SPIN. The journey invites you to face the realities of fashion waste head-on and to trace how this excess can be transformed and reused through digitization and circular retail models in Web3. For this exhibition, we have worked with the talented @joaomaraschin and @nousetudions on two pieces that are available both digital (NFT) as well as physical. The exhibition takes place from 4 - 26 January 2023 at Galeries Lafayette Champs Élysées in Paris and in the SPIN Metaverse.

A recent trend report on ICE Check out to learn more: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/trend-report-ice-cold/1142

Happy New Year to our Materialliance Community! We hope 2023 brings abundant joy, prosperity, love, and blessings!

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It’s all about the connection! Connecting people of different traits within the industry to create better design. At Materialliance we want to connect people to collaborate, share knowledge and innovate, no matter their geographical location. With the online community of Materialliance you can work, share and collaborate with likeminded people from within the industry, all across the globe! Are you ready to meet your partner from the other side of the world?

At MEC, we approach the designing process in a non-traditional way. We start by deep-diving into the needs of the end consumer for the product we're designing: For instance, how stretchy or breathable does the fabric need to be? Based on all these needs, we select adequate yarn(s) and performance features for technical engineering. With the use of advanced Santoni technology, we develop the unique and perfect textiles needed to create your end product. Check out for more details on project developments : https://materialliance.com/en/projects

Have you met Terry? Terry is one of the most commercial and common structures, its soft and warming texture reminds us of a soft blanket or a warming hoodie. It’s one of the standard configurations on the Santoni single jersey machinery. With its extensive applications and plenty of unexplored options, it’s a true hero for anyone interested in innovative and trendy applications. To get a full understanding of what is possible with the Terry structures, we created the textile toolkit: all about Terry, for you. Innovate, get inspired and bring your developments to the next level. Order your Textile Toolbox now! https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/textile-toolkit-all-about-terry/1151

Circular Fashion Summit 2022 took place from December 8th till 11th at SPIN META VERSE. As an innovation partner of CFS 2021 we worked with 2 designers to develop their ideas through materialliance. During CFS 2022 digital twins of these designs were showcased. Learn More about CFS 2021: https://materialliance.com/en/page/projects/an-inside-look-at-cfs-the-first-ever-virtual-reality-fashion-summit/28575

Did you know: Silk is a protein fiber: one of the strongest natural fibers out there! It is popular for its wellknown softness and luxurious shine. Thanks to the lightweight nature of silk, it feels like a second layer of skin. The transparant personality of this specific fabric shown allows the structure to pop when worn over a layer of color. We love it! Learn more: https://materialliance.com/en/knowledge

Within our busy day-to-day lives, self-care is of utmost importance. That's why people are putting more focus on adding natural and protective items to their wardrobes. One way the industry is providing in this growing need is by using anti-microbial fibers and yarns in their fabrics. A good example of an anti-microbial fiber is Merino wool. It naturally has antimicrobial properties and is (therefore) naturally odor resistant as well. Want to discover more about fibres and yarns and their attributes? Check out our extensive library at https://materialliance.com/en/library/products

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Materialliance Library is available for you! Check it out now! https://materialliance.com/en/library

Learn more about the MEC tights! Project Page : https://materialliance.com/en/page/projects/stylish-functional-anddigital-introducing-the-innovative-mec-tights/28568 Showcase: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/mec-tights/1117

”When everything unnecessary is left out, the characteristics of the materials become more prominent and the design follows naturally. Natural raw tones give more power to the statement of sustainable thinking and toxic-free design.” - Matilda Tuure Matilda Tuure is a designer and creative researcher. She specialized in circular thinking, material-driven design processes and unexplored biomaterials amongst others. As nature is her source of inspiration, it is important for her to protect it in all her designs. This outdoor jacket is biodegradable and eco-friendly, it’s a fully functional design. The vertical lines, for example, aid in the waterproof level of the anorak. The non-toxic water-repellent coating on the fabric made the water droplets roll down perfectly. Check out Matilda's showcase for more information: https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/anurak-by-matilda-tuure/1096

At our MEC space in Shanghai, we host our very own Material Library that is made up of more than 2.000 yarns and fibers. It provides a space for industry creatives to experience and explore the endless possibilities of seamless and circular knitting. But what if – we extend this database to the virtual world? Being available to you, no matter where you are, in just a few clicks. An online Library with in-depth, elaborate and extensive knowledge of materials and assets. Easy searchable, filled with up-to-date knowledge to use for your next project.

Yixian Lin was inspired for this collection by the body of pregnant women and researched where most discomfort arises. That's why these garments have extra support around the abdomen and chest area thanks to a hanging needle stitch. A tight stitch in the back gives another supportive structure, whereas the mesh stitch at the shoulders provides extra ventilation. Providing more comfort during pregnancy. This design is created during the Santoni Pioneer Program (SPP). Check out more about this collection : https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/freedom-support-by-yixian-lin/1092

For this material, we used the technique of air trapping to give the material insulating properties. The small pockets “trap” the air in one place, ensuring the air around stays at the preferred temperature. At the same time, ventilation is essential, to keep the material dry. This is done by using a tight-knit and moisture-controlled yarn like casein fibre. Click here to find out more about this fabric: https://materialliance.com/en/page/support/product-sdjs10721/27427#

The love of Queenie Cheng for geometry is perfectly showcased in this item! The 3D pattern of these bags is created by foldable structures and clever geometric design. Fun fact: By playing with the combination of different materials and stitch structures, it was possible to realize the designer’s geometrical foldable structure using a seamless tube to finalize a zero-waste bag made out of recycled polyester yarn. Click to read more : https://materialliance.com/en/showcases/geometry-by-queenie-cheng/1090

MECshop, where aesthetic meets function and innovation. We are very excited to announce the launch of the MECshop! Within the shop you'll find some of our favorite pieces, like the Ozone Blanket, MEC Tights and more. We even have some customizable products available for you. Check it out now at https://shop.materialliance.com/

Where most fabrics are made waterproof with a coating after processing, at MEC we created the fabric to be waterproof from the core. Creating a longer-lasting water repellent effect and a high-value product. A fabric that can be used for multiple purposes! Combined with the right structures and machine set up we create a woven-like material that can cover for light rainfall outside. As the fabrics are all created as a seamless tube with our Santorini machines, it is also ideal for furniture. It is truly an all-in-one product that is ready to be used without complex processes or post-engineering. Check out the project page to learn more : https://materialliance.com/en/page/projects/versatile-textiles-for-our-new-normal/27530

At MEC it is super important to collaborate and encourage cross-thinking, we love to remove the barriers in communication between design and production so designers can discover new stitch and garment applications. The biggest challenge during the design and creation of these poufs was to create something that is natural but also resilient, dense, yet stable and flexible. The poufs now feature a beautiful gradient of colors and textures that are brought to life with Santoni’s seamless and circular knitting technologies. Check out the full article : https://materialliance.com/en/page/news/bringing-new-ideas-to-life-with-case-studies/28168 - At MEC, we collaborate with designers and use our technology to help them make their abstract concepts an actuality. From start to finish, we lend our catalog of yarns, fabrics, and allow the process of innovation to run smoothly. Interested in working with us? Contact us through our profile or email

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This beautiful fabric is a type of double jersey fabric, with the surface of each side feeling silky and smooth to the touch. With spandex as a core material, it provides the textile with added elasticity and recoverability. These kinds of fabrics can be developed with the double jersey large diameter technolgy

Creating authentic materials built from the yarn up and avoiding post-processing like printing techniques is not only a sustainable way of working, but also gives you the possibility to have very detailed graphics embedded within the materials. With these color sensations and graphic capabilities it also opens possibilities for new markets such as the automotive industry, which is traditionally focused on less sustainable products like leather. How do you include sustainability within your design process?

From field to city, football apparel is more than just a uniform on the field. ⚽️These uniforms were designed and created for Juventus Shanghai Academy. The full collection consists of four pieces and was designed to move with the wearer. The main focuspoints were to create pieces that are breathable, control perspiration, compress where needed and, most impotantly, are lightweight.Overall the Juventus Academy Shanghai seamless collection embodies a balanced and necessary combination of lightweight, breathable, moisture managing and anti-abrasion attributes. Did you know? - The Juventus logo and jersey numbers are seamlessly assembled while the garments were being made. This all-in-one production is game changing as it avoids the pieces from moving on to a next stage for final detailing and finishing, ideal for personalization.- MEC x Santoni for Juventus Shanghai Academy@evaxcarola @santonishanghai @juventusacademyshanghai Check out the full project page: https://materialliance.com/en/page/projects/from-field-to-city-mec-by-santoni-for-juventus-academy-shanghai/27531

When visiting our Material Experience Center in Shanghai, you’re treated with a complete experience and all the tools needed for creation. The modular space gives you the creative inspiration and freedom to be inspired, do research, learn and actually create your desired materials. The different areas are designed to work with you. This means there is a space for inspiration, knowledge sharing, to gather with others, to do research, to feel and see over 2,000 materials and a space to work next to the machines. Want to feel inspired right away? Visit our Virtual Tour on our website mec.santoni.cn

3D structures are very versatile. They can be used to soundproof a room, but also to insulate heat. Due to 3D structures, like those in this post, height and pocketing are created within the fabric. These small air pockets provide a warmer feeling and better insulating fabrics. Did you know: 3D structures are also often used for protection (think of packaging materials), so it’s ideal to use for special areas like elbow patches as well.

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