Simple made better.
The future of knitwear:
3-dimensional, seamless designs.
This innovative seamless knit is created using the WHOLEGARMENT® production method. This technique allows knitting an entire garment in three dimensions, rather than producing separate parts that need to be sewn together. The traditional approach to knitting clothing is about to be transformed.
*WHOLEGARMENT® is a registered trademark of SHIMA SEIKI MFG Ltd.
This innovative seamless knit is created using the WHOLEGARMENT® production method. This technique allows knitting an entire garment in three dimensions, rather than producing separate parts that need to be sewn together. The traditional approach to knitting clothing is about to be transformed.
*WHOLEGARMENT® is a registered trademark of SHIMA SEIKI MFG Ltd.
Product Stories
Beautifully seamless.
Unlike traditional knits that sew together separate pieces, our "3D Knit" is constructed with one piece. This results in knitwear that naturally fits each person's body, no matter their body type. In our latest design, we’ve achieved more volume from the shoulder to the sleeves to accentuate the beautiful curves characteristic of 3D-knitting.
*There are seams on the care label and collar name tag.
Programmers are also modern-day knitters.
A programmer who specializes in knitting data is essential for producing beautiful 3D knitwear. By developing programs that align with the yarn's characteristics and design, they ensure both comfort and aesthetics. In this sense, programmers are the modern artisans of knit production.
Data-driven, fully automated 3D knit.
This could represent the future of apparel manufacturing. Unlike conventional methods that produce parts such as the torso and sleeves separately, the WHOLEGARMENT®* method allows knitting an entire garment on a single machine. This 3D knit process is almost entirely automated, transforming thread into a finished item with a natural fit that conforms snugly to the body. This is an example of how technology is advancing the clothing manufacturing industry. UNIQLO operates one of the largest WHOLEGARMENT® factories in Tokyo, Japan, and has additional factories with similar capabilities overseas for the mass production of 3D knitwear.
*WHOLEGARMENT® is a registered trademark of SHIMA SEIKI MFG Ltd.
