Browsing: Circular knitting

Sympatex is now racing down the home stretch toward the finish line of a circular textile economy. The goal is to have within the next five years at least half of the raw materials necessary for its functional laminates.

After a rigorous selection process carried out by 35 international experts and decision-makers from research, business and government, the finalists of this year’s LAUNCH Circular Innovation Challenge were presented in front of a large audience.

Circular knitted fabric is growing increasingly popular as an upper material for leisure and sport shoes. The high level of productivity makes circular knitting especially interesting for the manufacture of “fabric” shoe uppers.