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Variant 3D

Empowering designers and manufacturers to rapidly create 3D-knit textiles with zero waste

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Garrett Gerson

Founder & CEO at Variant 3D

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Employees 6–20
Headquarters Malibu, California, United States
Headquartered in Malibu, California, VARIANT3D is on the vanguard of the textiles sector. The company's presence is defined by cutting-edge, hyper-local, near-zero-waste, and customizable 3D knitting technology, driving the industry towards a sustainable horizon.

At VARIANT3D's core lies the revolutionary LOOP 3D CAD/CAM software, which fundamentally redefines manufacturing into an environmentally conscious and all-encompassing ecosystem. Through its dedication to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and unyielding innovation, VARIANT3D is leading the charge in realizing large-scale 3D textile printing, ensuring accessibility on a universal scale. VARIANT3D embodies a future in which textiles are digitally crafted through 3D printing for precision and excellence.

Notable Achievements

  • We are working with Ralph Lauren and two of the top shoe manufacturers to develop new features in our software.
  • Spoke at SXSW about our transformative software
  • The Woolmark Group's North American Development Centre

Currently Operating in Two Regions

Press Mentions

May 15, 2024

Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary Stitches Patterns Knitting And

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April 19, 2024

Variant 3D and Detroit's Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center Bring 3D Knitting to the Motor City

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February 3, 2024

Materials Show: 3D Knitting Could Revolutionize Footwear Production, Experts Say

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December 31, 2023

The Top 3D Printing Videos of 2023

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