KNOVUS is a Melbourne-based knit innovation studio specialising in advanced manufacturing, technical knit development, research and education. Working across design, technology and production, the studio supports projects that range from material experimentation and prototyping through to sampling, fabrication strategy and technical problem-solving. With a focus on advanced knitting systems and contemporary textile development, Knovus is committed to building new possibilities for local design capability and future-facing manufacturing practice.
At the centre of KNOVUS is founder and director Patricia Chircop, who brings close to 20 years of experience across design, programming and knit production in Australia. With expertise spanning circular, flatbed and seamless knit technologies, Patricia has developed a practice that bridges creative vision with technical precision. Her leadership shapes Knovus as a studio where material thinking, innovation and specialist manufacturing knowledge come together to support ambitious textile outcomes across both creative and applied contexts.
