Maestro Lab
Maestro Lab
Maestro Lab
Maestro Lab
maestro
Paris is our creative and technical 500m² hub, dedicated to very high-end knitwear development, innovation and trend exploration for luxury and contemporary fashion houses. It brings together design, sampling and research in one place.
The site functions as a laboratory for ideas, where new techniques, yarns and constructions are tested to push the boundaries of modern knitwear. It supports both creative direction and product development.
With a strong focus on precision and agility, the Paris team works closely with brands to transform concepts into concrete samples and collections, ensuring quality and relevance at every stage.
Year founded
2024
Core activity
R&D
gauge
1.5 to 18 GG
technical ressources
6 STOLL machines
sampling model
Trials & prototypes
production capacity
Small-scale production
Signature capability
Experimental & research
lead times
48h-1 week
maestro
Paris is our creative and technical 500m² hub, dedicated to very high-end knitwear development, innovation and trend exploration for luxury and contemporary fashion houses. It brings together design, sampling and research in one place.
The site functions as a laboratory for ideas, where new techniques, yarns and constructions are tested to push the boundaries of modern knitwear. It supports both creative direction and product development.
With a strong focus on precision and agility, the Paris team works closely with brands to transform concepts into concrete samples and collections, ensuring quality and relevance at every stage.
Year founded
2024
core Activity
R&D
gauge
1.5 to 18 GG
technical ressources
6 STOLL machines
Sampling model
Trials & prototypes
production capacity
Small-scale production
signature capability
Experimental & research
lead times
48h-1 week
maestro
Paris is our creative and technical 500m² hub, dedicated to very high-end knitwear development, innovation and trend exploration for luxury and contemporary fashion houses. It brings together design, sampling and research in one place.
The site functions as a laboratory for ideas, where new techniques, yarns and constructions are tested to push the boundaries of modern knitwear. It supports both creative direction and product development.
With a strong focus on precision and agility, the Paris team works closely with brands to transform concepts into concrete samples and collections, ensuring quality and relevance at every stage.
Year
founded
2024
Main
activity
R&D
gauge
1.5 to 18 GG
Main
markets
6 STOLL machines
Number of
machines
Trials & prototypes
Sampling c
apacity
Small-scale production
Production
capacity
Experimental & research
Average
lead times
48h-1 week
maestro
Paris is our creative and technical 500m² hub, dedicated to very high-end knitwear development, innovation and trend exploration for luxury and contemporary fashion houses. It brings together design, sampling and research in one place.
The site functions as a laboratory for ideas, where new techniques, yarns and constructions are tested to push the boundaries of modern knitwear. It supports both creative direction and product development.
With a strong focus on precision and agility, the Paris team works closely with brands to transform concepts into concrete samples and collections, ensuring quality and relevance at every stage.
Year
founded
2024
Core
activity
R&D
gauge
1.5 to 18 GG
Technical
Ressources
6 STOLL machines
Sampling
model
Trials & prototypes
Production
Capacity
Small-scale production
Production
capability
Experimental & research
Average
lead times
48h-1 week
Innovation, experimentation and fully fashion flat knitting development
Fully Fashioned Knitwear
Advanced knit-to-shape construction that delivers superior fit, reduced waste, and luxury garment finishing.
Sampling & Prototyping
Fast and precise sample development, enabling efficient collaboration, technical validation, and product refinement before production.
Yarn Sourcing Expertise
Extensive yarn library and industry knowledge, providing guidance on yarn selection, innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
All-Gauge Knitting Capability
A complete machine park covering gauges from 1.5 GG to 18 GG, enabling everything from chunky hand-knit effects to refined luxury knits.
Pattern Making & Fit Engineering
Close collaboration between pattern makers, programmers, and technicians to ensure perfect fit, balance, and technical execution.
Washing & Finishing Expertise
Mastery of washing, finishing, and special treatments for luxury fibres, including cashmere, silk, merino wool, and felted effects.
Jacquard & Intarsia Expertise
Specialized development of complex jacquard and multi-colour intarsia designs, creating distinctive and highly technical knitwear.
Stitch Research
Continuous exploration of stitch structures, textures, and constructions to develop unique and innovative knitwear expressions.
Knitwear Innovation
Research-driven experimentation that pushes the boundaries of knitwear into new product categories and creative applications.
Tailor-Made Projects
Exclusive developments for VIP clients, fashion shows, special events, and one-of-a-kind statement pieces.
Embellishment Techniques (added value)
Collaborating with Les Teintures de France specializing in embroidery, printing, dyeing (ice-dye, deep-dye, spray-dye), laser cutting, and 3D applications.
Innovation, experimentation and fully fashion flat knitting development
Fully Fashioned Knitwear
Advanced knit-to-shape construction that delivers superior fit, reduced waste, and luxury garment finishing.
Sampling & Prototyping
Fast and precise sample development, enabling efficient collaboration, technical validation, and product refinement before production.
Yarn Sourcing Expertise
Extensive yarn library and industry knowledge, providing guidance on yarn selection, innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
All-Gauge Knitting Capability
A complete machine park covering gauges from 1.5 GG to 18 GG, enabling everything from chunky hand-knit effects to refined luxury knits.
Pattern Making & Fit Engineering
Close collaboration between pattern makers, programmers, and technicians to ensure perfect fit, balance, and technical execution.
Washing & Finishing Expertise
Mastery of washing, finishing, and special treatments for luxury fibres, including cashmere, silk, merino wool, and felted effects.
Jacquard & Intarsia Expertise
Specialized development of complex jacquard and multi-colour intarsia designs, creating distinctive and highly technical knitwear.
Stitch Research
Continuous exploration of stitch structures, textures, and constructions to develop unique and innovative knitwear expressions.
Knitwear Innovation
Research-driven experimentation that pushes the boundaries of knitwear into new product categories and creative applications.
Tailor-Made Projects
Exclusive developments for VIP clients, fashion shows, special events, and one-of-a-kind statement pieces.
Embellishment Techniques (added value)
Collaborating with Les Teintures de France specializing in embroidery, printing, dyeing (ice-dye, deep-dye, spray-dye), laser cutting, and 3D applications.
Innovation, experimentation and fully fashion flat knitting development
Sampling & Prototyping
Fast and precise sample development, enabling efficient collaboration, technical validation, and product refinement before production.
Yarn Sourcing Expertise
Extensive yarn library and industry knowledge, providing guidance on yarn selection, innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
Pattern Making & Fit Engineering
Close collaboration between pattern makers, programmers, and technicians to ensure perfect fit, balance, and technical execution.
Washing & Finishing Expertise
Mastery of washing, finishing, and special treatments for luxury fibres, including cashmere, silk, merino wool, and felted effects.
Jacquard & Intarsia Expertise
Specialized development of complex jacquard and multi-colour intarsia designs, creating distinctive and highly technical knitwear.
Stitch Research
Continuous exploration of stitch structures, textures, and constructions to develop unique and innovative knitwear expressions.
Knitwear Innovation
Research-driven experimentation that pushes the boundaries of knitwear into new product categories and creative applications.
Tailor-Made Projects
Exclusive developments for VIP clients, fashion shows, special events, and one-of-a-kind statement pieces.
Embellishment Techniques (added value)
Collaborating with Les Teintures de France specializing in embroidery, printing, dyeing (ice-dye, deep-dye, spray-dye), laser cutting, and 3D applications.
Innovation, experimentation and fully fashion flat knitting development
Fully Fashioned Knitwear
Advanced knit-to-shape construction that delivers superior fit, reduced waste, and luxury garment finishing.
Sampling & Prototyping
Fast and precise sample development, enabling efficient collaboration, technical validation, and product refinement before production.
Yarn Sourcing Expertise
Extensive yarn library and industry knowledge, providing guidance on yarn selection, innovations, and sourcing opportunities.
All-Gauge Knitting Capability
A complete machine park covering gauges from 1.5 GG to 18 GG, enabling everything from chunky hand-knit effects to refined luxury knits.
Pattern Making & Fit Engineering
Close collaboration between pattern makers, programmers, and technicians to ensure perfect fit, balance, and technical execution.
Washing & Finishing Expertise
Mastery of washing, finishing, and special treatments for luxury fibres, including cashmere, silk, merino wool, and felted effects.
Jacquard & Intarsia Expertise
Specialized development of complex jacquard and multi-colour intarsia designs, creating distinctive and highly technical knitwear.
Stitch Research
Continuous exploration of stitch structures, textures, and constructions to develop unique and innovative knitwear expressions.
Knitwear Innovation
Research-driven experimentation that pushes the boundaries of knitwear into new product categories and creative applications.
Tailor-Made Projects
Exclusive developments for VIP clients, fashion shows, special events, and one-of-a-kind statement pieces.
Embellishment Techniques (added value)
Collaborating with Les Teintures de France specializing in embroidery, printing, dyeing (ice-dye, deep-dye, spray-dye), laser cutting, and 3D applications.
PARIS LAB
Explore knitwear. Push what's possible.
A seasonal project that brings the Group's new swatch collections together at the Paris Lab, our central creative space.
It showcases our R&D and international savoir-faire and opens 13+ years of Maestro archives to our clients, season after season.
Crédits
PARIS LAB
Explore knitwear. Push what's possible.
A seasonal project that brings the Group's new swatch collections together at the Paris Lab, our central creative space.
It showcases our R&D and international savoir-faire and opens 13+ years of Maestro archives to our clients, season after season.
Crédits
PARIS LAB
Explore knitwear. Push what's possible.
A seasonal project that brings the Group's new swatch collections together at the Paris Lab, our central creative space.
It showcases our R&D and international savoir-faire and opens 13+ years of Maestro archives to our clients, season after season.
Crédits
CREATIVE LIBRARY
Explore knitwear. Push what's possible.
A seasonal project that brings the Group's new swatch collections together at the Paris Lab, our central creative space.
It showcases our R&D and international savoir-faire and opens 13+ years of Maestro archives to our clients, season after season.
Beyond research and development, the Lab is also a space to learn and understand knitwear.
We welcome our clients' teams for immersive sessions to discover how a knit piece is developed, from yarn to finished product, and to explore the fundamentals of knitting.
Through Maestro Knit Immersion and Maestro Knit Training, we share our savoir-faire and build a common knitwear culture across creative, technical and commercial teams.
Beyond research and development, the Lab is also a space to learn and understand knitwear.
We welcome our clients' teams for immersive sessions to discover how a knit piece is developed, from yarn to finished product, and to explore the fundamentals of knitting.
Through Maestro Knit Immersion and Maestro Knit Training, we share our savoir-faire and build a common knitwear culture across creative, technical and commercial teams.
Beyond research and development, the Lab is also a space to learn and understand knitwear.
We welcome our clients' teams for immersive sessions to discover how a knit piece is developed, from yarn to finished product, and to explore the fundamentals of knitting.
Through Maestro Knit Immersion and Maestro Knit Training, we share our savoir-faire and build a common knitwear culture across creative, technical and commercial teams.
Beyond research and development, the Lab is also a space to learn and understand knitwear.
We welcome our clients' teams for immersive sessions to discover how a knit piece is developed, from yarn to finished product, and to explore the fundamentals of knitting.
Through Maestro Knit Immersion and Maestro Knit Training, we share our savoir-faire and build a common knitwear culture across creative, technical and commercial teams.
A connected knitwear manufacturing network across Europe and Asia
maestro
Research and Haute Couture
Maestro Lab and Italy lead our research and haute couture work, stitch research, tailor-made development and complex intarsia, combining Paris R&D with 60 years of Italian craftsmanship.
Luxury European Production
Portugal and Bulgaria deliver complementary luxury European production. Portugal for fine-gauge precision up to 20GG, Bulgaria for chunky and seamless knits, both with technical sampling and consistent quality.
Industrial Scale and Added Value
China extends the Group's technical range through industrial scale, a trusted partner network and added-value techniques such as intarsia, jacquard, embroidery, printing, dyeing and hand applications.
A connected knitwear manufacturing network across Europe and Asia
maestro
Research and Haute Couture
Maestro Lab and Italy lead our research and haute couture work, stitch research, tailor-made development and complex intarsia, combining Paris R&D with 60 years of Italian craftsmanship.
Luxury European Production
Portugal and Bulgaria deliver complementary luxury European production. Portugal for fine-gauge precision up to 20GG, Bulgaria for chunky and seamless knits, both with technical sampling and consistent quality.
Industrial Scale and Added Value
China extends the Group's technical range through industrial scale, a trusted partner network and added-value techniques such as intarsia, jacquard, embroidery, printing, dyeing and hand applications.
A connected knitwear manufacturing network across Europe and Asia
maestro
Research and Haute Couture
Maestro Lab and Italy lead our research and haute couture work, stitch research, tailor-made development and complex intarsia, combining Paris R&D with 60 years of Italian craftsmanship.
Luxury European Production
Portugal and Bulgaria deliver complementary luxury European production. Portugal for fine-gauge precision up to 20GG, Bulgaria for chunky and seamless knits, both with technical sampling and consistent quality.
Industrial Scale and Added Value
China extends the Group's technical range through industrial scale, a trusted partner network and added-value techniques such as intarsia, jacquard, embroidery, printing, dyeing and hand applications.
A connected knitwear manufacturing network across Europe and Asia
maestro
Research and Haute Couture
Maestro Lab and Italy lead our research and haute couture work, stitch research, tailor-made development and complex intarsia, combining Paris R&D with 60 years of Italian craftsmanship.
Luxury European Production
Portugal and Bulgaria deliver complementary luxury European production. Portugal for fine-gauge precision up to 20GG, Bulgaria for chunky and seamless knits, both with technical sampling and consistent quality.
Industrial Scale and Added Value
China extends the Group's technical range through industrial scale, a trusted partner network and added-value techniques such as intarsia, jacquard, embroidery, printing, dyeing and hand applications.
Contact
Get in touch to start your next knitwear project
14, Rue Soleillet, Paris, Île-de-France 75020
Cécile Joly
General manager
Contact
Get in touch to start your next knitwear project
14, Rue Soleillet, Paris, Île-de-France 75020
Cécile Joly
General manager
Contact
Get in touch to start your next knitwear project
14, Rue Soleillet, Paris, Île-de-France 75020
Cécile Joly
General manager
Contact
Get in touch to start your next knitwear project
14, Rue Soleillet, Paris, Île-de-France 75020
Cécile Joly
General manager
contact
14 rue Solleillet, 75020 Paris, France
Via IV Novembre, n.26 36050 Montorso Vicentino, Italy
130 Rua Joaquim Gonçalves 4835-428 Guimarães, Portugal
3, St. L. Kostov street, Promishlena zona Hladilnika, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
San You Road 18, Building Nr. 1, 3rd Floor, Pujiang Town, Minhang District, 201114 Shanghai, China
contact
14 rue Solleillet, 75020 Paris, France
Via IV Novembre, n.26 36050 Montorso Vicentino, Italy
130 Rua Joaquim Gonçalves 4835-428 Guimarães, Portugal
3, St. L. Kostov street, Promishlena zona Hladilnika, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
San You Road 18, Building Nr. 1, 3rd Floor, Pujiang Town, Minhang District, 201114 Shanghai, China
contact
14 rue Solleillet, 75020 Paris, France
Via IV Novembre, n.26 36050 Montorso Vicentino, Italy
130 Rua Joaquim Gonçalves 4835-428 Guimarães, Portugal
3, St. L. Kostov street, Promishlena zona Hladilnika, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
San You Road 18, Building Nr. 1, 3rd Floor, Pujiang Town, Minhang District, 201114 Shanghai, China
contact
14 rue Solleillet, 75020 Paris, France
Via IV Novembre, n.26 36050 Montorso Vicentino, Italy
130 Rua Joaquim Gonçalves 4835-428 Guimarães, Portugal
3, St. L. Kostov street, Promishlena zona Hladilnika, 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria
San You Road 18, Building Nr. 1, 3rd Floor, Pujiang Town, Minhang District, 201114 Shanghai, China