Astrifa GmbH, a Bavarian traditional knitwear manufacturer, places its trust in Stoll’s Create Plus software for crafting its sweaters.
Despite the homage to craftsmanship in the production of knitted jackets, pullovers, hats, and scarves in traditional costume style, Astrifa’s manufacturing process is decidedly ultra-modern.
In addition to utilizing state-of-the-art machinery, Astrifa adopts innovative solutions for programming, incorporating Karl Mayer Stoll’s Create Plus alongside other patterning systems.
The company’s longstanding collaboration with Stoll, dating almost to its inception, has been marked by consistent support from the renowned industry player.
Even during a significant expansion and renovation initiative in the 1980s, Astrifa received the latest generation of machines from Stoll.
The company, located in Aidenbach in the Passau district of Bavaria, boasts approximately 70 employees and generates around 700 items weekly for men, women, and children. Employing the finest merino wool from England, Astrifa’s production floor is exclusively equipped with Stoll flat knitting machines, including the latest models from the ADF and CMS series.
Presently, Astrifa operates a total of 17 Stoll flat knitting machines, underscoring the enduring nature of their partnership, characterized by reliable all-round support.
The Create Plus software combines a full-featured, advanced programming system with an easy-to-learn user interface, revolutionizing the programming of Stoll flat knitting machines. The software also stimulated great interest at ITMA 2023.
Versions are updated every four months; the most recent release includes numerous fine-tuned enhancements as well as a significantly larger multi-part knitting system than the previous version of the program, along with a wealth of report and statistic creation options.
For the further development of Create Plus, a constant dialog between the manufacturer and users may happen.
