Novel knitting process for next-generation Flyknit
15/02/2018
Nike has claimed a “major advancement” in how its Flyknit shoes are made, using a new knitting process that mimics the shape of the foot. The original is made by knitting a flat upper, which is then attached to a midsole to create the shape of the shoe. The updated version creates a new shape that then goes through a thermoforming process to...