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Knitwear Product Developer: Intensive Study

This intensive 2-day Knitwear Product Developer course is designed to prepare students for careers within the fashion and knitwear industry through practical, industry-focused training.
 
Across the programme, students will develop a strong understanding of the knitwear product development process, from concept and sampling through to production readiness. The course covers creating technical specifications, measurement charts, and technical diagrams with accurate points of measure, alongside yarn and trim selection for development and sampling.
 
Students will also gain practical experience in sample review, fit assessment, and quality control, learning how to identify and resolve common development issues while maintaining industry standards.
 
In addition to technical development skills, the course explores the commercial and communication aspects of the role, including managing timelines with T&A calendars, handling BOMs, and communicating effectively with factories, suppliers, and clients throughout the development cycle.
 
With hands-on exercises, practical examples, and dedicated Q&A sessions throughout, the course is designed to build real-world skills used across professional knitwear product development
  • Duration: 2 days 
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour break for lunch 
  • Cost: GBP 950 + VAT

Course breakdown

Day 1: Foundations, Specifications & Sampling (6 Hours)  
Build a strong technical foundation in knitwear product development by learning how to read and create knitwear specifications, measurement charts, and technical diagrams with accurate points of measure. The day also covers yarn selection, trim considerations, and the sampling process, including how to prepare work-weight-time documents and manage sample development effectively. Students will gain practical insight through guided exercises, sample reviews, and interactive Q&A sessions.

Day 2: Fit, Quality Control, Production & Client Communication (6 Hours)  
Focus on garment fit assessment, quality control, and the transition from sample approval into production. Students will learn how to identify and resolve common development issues, understand production timelines and critical path management, and communicate effectively with factories and clients throughout the development process. The course concludes with applied workflow exercises and professional best practices, preparing students for real-world knitwear product development roles.

Student outcomes

This intensive course is perfect for those aiming to become professional knitwear developers, project and production managers. 

By the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the responsibilities of a knitwear product developer and the confidence to contribute effectively within a professional product development environment.

 

 

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Lecturer in Fibres & Knitting

Lecturer in Programming & Knitting

Lecturer in Product Development

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