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About ATHENSKNITLAB

Athensknitlab is an innovative knit design, development, research & production lab based in Athens, Greece . Athensknitlab aims to promote the modern digital craft of knitting and connect technology, design and innovation with high quality craftmanship . AKL’s mission is to promote contemporary research and development of innovative knitted products and provide high quality, effective & applicable solutions . Athensknitlab is committed to ethical manufacturing , sustainable & eco- friendly materials while aiming to create original, human friendly , customizable & state-of the art products. 3D Knitting , the latest sustainable and innovative flat bed knitting technology , is at the core of AKL's modus operandi. With 3D Knitting technology, products are knitted-to-shape , waste is reduced significantly and also form and functional characteristics are optimised through zonal knitting and combining different patterns and structures within single piece constructed fabrics . 3D Knitting promotes ethical manufacturing through minimising waste , production time and after-care requirements . Expanding knowledge and capacity is an ongoing goal for our team . Therefore we always aim to keep up to date with new knit techniques and innovative ideas and we get inspired by the innovative work of the global knit industry.