In an interview with our local newspaper "Nyss", Janne Muri, textile-engenieer and project manager for 3D knitting at Ekornes, states that they have been using this production method for several years – among other things for the covers on the Basil chair in the Stressless Dining series, which is in high demand.
"The machines run 24 hours a day," she says.
The 3D knitting technology has streamlined production, reduced waste, and provides better precision in the pattern than traditional sewing. Additionally, it is easy to remove and put on the covers for washing, which offers both practical and environmentally friendly benefits.
Muri also emphasizes the value of the network around 3D knitting: "We learn from each other, among other things about which types of wool are best suited. Sustainability and comfort go hand in hand, and the market has received our products well."
This technology also helps to shift textile production back to Norway. Woodling, which invested in 3D knitting in 2021, is now producing sweaters in Norway that were previously made in China.
