Variation
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About Variation
About
Variation is a software company specializing in 3D-knit textile technology for zero-waste production, based in Malibu, California.
Variation provides digital tools for the textiles sector to enable rapid creation of 3D-knit textiles and on-demand manufacturing workflows through proprietary software.
Categories & manufacturing capabilities
- Product categories: 3D knitting software, 3D-knit fabrics, footwear uppers, apparel components, customizable textile designs
- Formats: digital designs convertible to physical textiles via partner facilities
- Manufacturing scope: software-driven designs intended for production with industrial knitting machines and partner facilities
Production & operational capabilities
- Core capability: development of advanced 3D knitting software for complex, customizable textiles
- Output method: machine code output for industrial knits, compatible with on-site or partner-based production
- Materials supported: wool, synthetics, and blends
Customization & collaboration model
- Partnerships: collaborations with fashion brands and manufacturers to develop 3D knitting features
Ideal buyer fit
- Target segments: designers, brands, and manufacturers in fashion, footwear, and industrial textiles
What Variation manufactures
- 3D knitting software
- Stitch pattern generation tool
- 3D knit fabric design software
- Machine code output for industrial knitting
- Footwear upper design software
- Apparel component design software
Frequently asked
Variation provides software for 3D knitting, enabling design, prototyping, and creation of 3D-knit fabrics and footwear components. Output is software-driven designs that can be turned into physical textiles via partner facilities.
Variation provides software rather than physical manufacturing services; no specific private label or contract manufacturing scope is described.
The software outputs machine code for industrial knitters, supporting materials such as wool, synthetics, and blends.
Variation operates in two regions with a U.S. focus, headquartered in California and expanding in Detroit.
No certifications such as ISO, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or BSCI are listed for Variation.
The company targets designers, brands, and manufacturers in fashion, footwear, and industrial textiles.