Studio Eva de Laat explores sustainable approach in knit design

Studio Eva de Laat’s latest report, STUDIO WORK // VOL 1, examines how the use of temporary and unconventional materials in contemporary art is guiding new developments in seamless and circular knitting. By positioning seamless knitting not just as a production method but as a broader design perspective, the studio highlights new ways to think about value, durability and future fashion systems.

The flowing, layered textures visible in the work of Rochefort and Putrih open new creative directions for seamless and circular knitting. In this approach, knitted surfaces become more sculptural and dynamic, creating depth and rhythm without cutting or generating excess waste. Knit structures move beyond flat uniformity toward expressive forms that combine material efficiency with rich tactile character.

In another direction, the ecological patchwork language associated with Beutler, together with the experimental construction methods of fashion designer Kiko Kostadinov, encourages a fresh approach to colour, stitch and pattern in knitwear. By combining circular knitting with flatbed panels and mixed yarns, designers can intentionally introduce contrast and irregularity as purposeful design elements rather than imperfections.

Studio Eva de Laat presents this publication as part of an ongoing series of shared insights rather than a traditional trend forecast. In an industry often driven by fast, time-bound reports that can unintentionally contribute to overproduction, the studio supports publishing only when there is meaningful knowledge to share. The reports are designed as long-lasting reference tools meant to be revisited and reinterpreted over time.