V I R G I L I S T U D I O
KNITWEAR
language
TEXTURE
FINISHING
YARN SELECTION
WEIGHT
KNIT & FIT
MOVEMENT
fit
V I R G I L I S T U D I O
MADE IN ITALY
Details
HAND-FEEL
BALANCE
Yarn culture
& soft structure
Virgili Studio develops collections, seasonal capsules and knitwear product systems through creative direction, market research, yarn culture and technical development.
From emerging ideas to fully realised garments, the office connects materials, construction, manufacturing and product identity to shape coherent knitwear worlds with depth, recognisability and long-term continuity.
Texture, hand-feel, tone, yarn selection, finishing and construction details shape the language of fine Made in Italy knitwear.
A FEW NUMBERS
20+ Years
6+ Brands
International Retail Presence
Hundreds of Knitwear Developments
FULL-SPECTRUM KNITWEAR DEVELOPMENT
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Brand analysis
Product positioning
Collection architecture
Seasonal direction
Capsule development
Trend forecasting
Moodboard development
Visual research
Colour direction
Product storytelling
Collection coherence
Category balance
Silhouette development
Product language
Image alignment
Creative continuity
KNITWEAR DESIGN
Sketch development
Technical sketches
Knit mapping
Stitch development
Gauge calibration
Yarn pairing
Structure definition
Pattern development
Texture construction
Surface experimentation
Proportion balancing
Fit development
Weight balancing
Construction refinement
Fully-fashioned development
KNITWEAR STRUCTURES
Intarsia
Jacquard
Double knit
Reversible knit
Milano stitch
Vanisé
Links-links
Rib structures
Cable structures
Plated knit
Jersey knit
Pointelle
Mesh structures
Transfer stitches
Floating yarn structures
Engineered structures
GAUGE DEVELOPMENT
3GG
5GG
7GG
9GG
12GG
14GG
16GG
18GG
21GG
Fine gauge development
Heavy gauge development
Mixed gauge systems
Gauge transition systems
YARN CULTURE
Cashmere
Merino wool
Silk blends
Linen yarns
Technical yarns
Noble fibres
Brushed yarns
Compact yarns
Mélange yarns
Cotton blends
Stretch yarns
Recycled yarns
Sustainable yarn sourcing
Yarn performance testing
Yarn selection
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Prototype development
Sampling
Technical correction
Fit calibration
Wear testing
Pattern correction
Construction review
Size grading
Prototype refinement
Technical package creation
Shima Seiki programming
Manual-to-digital conversion
Electronic knit programming
Machine calibration
ARTISANAL & MANUFACTURING
Handloom development
Electronic knitting
Hand-finishing
Linking
Re-linking
Smacchinatura
Rimaglio
Steam shaping
Blocking
Follettatura
Fabric-like finishing
Waterproof finishing
Surface treatments
Garment dyeing
Washing treatments
Texture finishing
Softness calibration
Shape retention testing
FIT & QUALITY CONTROL
Fitting sessions
Silhouette balancing
Movement testing
Comfort testing
Quality control
Construction inspection
Final ironing
Finishing review
Product consistency checks
Packaging control
Label application
Bagging
Shipping preparation
SUPPLY CHAIN & PRODUCTION
Italian manufacturing
Sustainable supply chain
ESG-oriented sourcing
Ethical manufacturing
Supplier coordination
Atelier coordination
Production follow-up
Made in Italy development
Luxury production systems
Volume production management
Small-run production
Capsule manufacturing
Artisanal production systems
PRODUCT CULTURE
Texture
Hand-feel
Material language
Surface language
Weight balance
Movement
Knit & fit
Construction culture
Product identity
Material memory
Tactile response
Product architecture
Soft structure
Finishing culture
Luxury construction
Engineered
softness.
Knitwear Philosophy
Knitwear exists between structure and intimacy.
Yarn is not static material; it moves, breathes and evolves with the body.
Every gauge, texture and finishing choice shapes how a garment is felt, worn and remembered.
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Knitwear, scarves and soft tailoring systems developed within the Oratio product universe, later portrayed by Scott Schuman through a portrait study of contemporary Milanese culture.
Portrait study by Scott Schuman
(The Sartorialist) for the “21st Century Man”
BUILDING
KNITWEAR
CULTURE
KNITWEAR WITH IDENTITY
Collections, capsules and knitwear systems developed through material culture,
technical refinement and luxury manufacturing continuity.