KNOVUS
Knovus is a Melbourne-based 3D knit innovation studio founded by Patricia Chircop, a knitwear expert with 15 years of experience across design, programming, product development, and higher education.
Accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia since 2021, Knovus produces locally using Shima Seiki WHOLEGARMENT® technology — offering R&D consulting, prototyping, and live workshops for designers, brands, and industry professionals.
Through KNOLab, its online learning platform, Knovus delivers expert-led courses in industrial knitting for students and practitioners at every level. Driven by a commitment to sustainability, ethical manufacturing, and knowledge-sharing,
Knovus is here to make you rethink knit.
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