Why You’ll Love This
Get hands-on inside a state-of-the-art microfactory and gain direct access to industrial knitwear production – no flights to overseas suppliers needed. This expert-led workshop offers practical, scalable insights into modern knitwear development with sustainability at its core.
You’ll learn how to:
- Select yarns and finishes that align with ethical and circular standards
- Understand knitwear fundamentals – from stitch structures to machine gauges and pattern construction
- Apply digital tools and machine programming creatively and efficiently to bring your designs to life
- Reduce material waste through smart design and production planning
No previous machine knitting or coding experience required – just your curiosity and readiness to design with impact.
Why You: Ideal for textile designers, fashion designers, and fashion buyers, this 2-day workshop equips you with hands-on skills in knitwear creation, digital tools, and eco-conscious production strategies. No prior machine knitting programming experience required! Dive into the world of professional knitwear development with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
When: September 18 & 19, 2025 | Where: VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub, Budapester Straße 38 - 50, 10787 Berlin / Germany
Price: €490 net – includes materials, machines, and a 1-year VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub Community pass.
Claim Your Spot: Find more information, the 2-day agenda and your link to the ticket here
Or let us know how we can customize this workshop to your individual needs: shift@vorn-hub.com
Why SHIFT?
At SHIFT – The Microfactory, we empower the next generation of knitwear innovators to redefine fashion’s future. By merging sustainable practices, cutting-edge knitting technology, and hands-on education, we bridge the gap between craftsmanship and circular design. Our goal is to cultivate a global community where creativity, ethics, and technical mastery stitch together a waste-free textile ecosystem.
We’re rewriting fashion’s playbook—one stitch at a time. At our Berlin Microfactory, you’ll learn from industry rebels turning knitwear into a force for change.