SMARTWOOL
INTRAKNIT PRODUCT ANIMATION
TIME: 2024 CLIENT: Smartwool TYPE: Product Video
TIME: 2024
CLIENT: Smartwool
TYPE: Product Video
DISPALY
BRIEF
We partnered with Smartwool to create a dynamic animation for their flagship 「Intraknit」collection. Our goal was simple: translate the tactile essence of merino wool into a visual language that speaks to warmth, precision, and effortless comfort.
Using advanced 3D animation techniques, we meticulously recreated the intricate knitting process — every loop, twist, and weave unfolding in fluid motion. Close-up shots highlight the fabric’s ultra-soft texture, while subtle light interactions emphasize its breathable, second-skin quality. The result is an immersive narrative that doesn’t just showcase a product, but invites viewers to *feel* the craftsmanship.
From seamless transitions of yarn formation to macro details of fiber density, we balanced technical accuracy with minimalist elegance. This isn’t fantasy — it’s an honest celebration of material innovation, designed to make “comfort” visible.
DETAIL
"Every frame weaves a dialogue between technology and nature."
The camera traces the movement of a single merino wool yarn in slow motion, revealing how it transforms into three-dimensional fabric through precision knitting architecture.
In slow-motion simulation, the collar ribbing dynamically adapts on a digital knitting loom, with fiber density following a Fibonacci sequence for a seamless yet fray-proof architectural knit.
Biomimetic deformation achieved via 3Dvolumetric knitting: The fabric articulates like musculoskeletal tissue, mirroring natural motion.
Under the guidance of digital knitting machines, yarns interlace in perfect order—gradually forming a collar structure that’s both supple and secure. Free from traditional stitching constraints, yet achieving a more natural fit.