A method of manufacturing knit garments where individual panels are shaped on the knitting machine by altering the number of active stitches. This creates finished edges that are linked together, eliminating fabric waste from cutting and preventing raw edges from unravelling. It is a hallmark of high-quality commercial knitwear.
Heard on the job
Look for the fashioning marks near the armscye to confirm the sweater is fully fashioned and not just cut and sewn.
Insider tip
You can identify fully fashioned garments by the visible narrowing or widening marks running parallel to the seams.