Unlock Your Future With Next Generation Technology

At Fabdesigns, we take a different path.
From the very beginning, we chose to develop our expertise, methods, and technology independently — free from the influence of any single machine builder. This independence gave us the freedom to push beyond conventional knitting approaches, rethinking what was possible in textiles for performance, fashion, aerospace, medical, and beyond.

 At Fabdesigns, we don’t just knit fabrics — we engineer possibilities. From pioneering 3D knitting technologies to delivering complex, zero-waste solutions for industries around the world, our team blends decades of expertise with an obsession for innovation. Every stitch, structure, and strategy is built to perform — because our work isn’t just textiles, it’s technology.

Our Team & Story Intro

A Partnership Built on Innovation
Fabdesigns is powered by the combined talents of Connie Huffa and Bruce Huffa, partners in business and former partners in life. While we’re no longer married, our mutual respect and shared vision have only strengthened our collaboration. In an industry where rumors travel fast, we believe in letting results speak louder than gossip — and the truth is, Fabdesigns has never been more alive or more inventive.

Together, Connie’s creative vision and deep material knowledge pair seamlessly with Bruce’s unmatched technical mastery in 3D knitting. For over three decades, this synergy has driven breakthroughs for apparel, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications — and it continues to set the standard for what’s possible in advanced textiles.

Our work is rooted in a rare combination: a deep respect for the craft and an unflinching drive to innovate. Bruce Huffa’s early career was shaped under the guidance of Thomas Stoll — a true pioneer of technical textiles — whose mentorship encouraged thinking beyond machine manuals, beyond standard practice, and into entirely new possibilities.

That philosophy still drives us today:

• Not limited by brand-specific tools — we build solutions for the product, not the machine.
   
• Performance-first engineering — everything we create is designed for function, longevity, and sustainability.
   
• Collaborative creativity — our engineering process begins with listening, exploring, and inventing together.
   

This approach has made Fabdesigns the go-to partner for companies seeking original, high-performance knitted solutions — the kind that can’t be ordered off a shelf.

At Fabdesigns, we’ve never followed the crowd—and we certainly have never let a machine builder define our capabilities. Our technology was born from a completely independent path of engineering, free from the constraints of Stoll, Shima, or any other machine manufacturer’s vision. While most of the industry has been locked into knitting methods dictated by equipment sales, we evolved on our own terms—developing new ways of thinking and new ways of building.

Bruce Huffa’s mentor, Thomas Stoll—the legendary champion of technical textiles—was a visionary who saw beyond fashion apparel. He inspired a mindset of engineering first, machinery second. That philosophy became our foundation: design the solution first, then make the machines serve it, not the other way around.

Today, 98% of knitting machines worldwide are sold for apparel or for making basic footwear uppers—most of which are produced as flat squares, only to be die-cut into shape. In footwear manufacturing, this process wastes an average of 65% of the original material, sending it straight to landfills. For us, this waste is unacceptable. It’s not only inefficient—it’s a direct assault on sustainability.

We built our 3D integrated zonal knitting technology to eliminate this waste. By creating fully-shaped, engineered products that are lightweight, structurally optimized, and ready to use right off the machine, we dramatically reduce both material usage and post-processing. This approach is not just more sustainable—it’s also more advanced, unlocking performance zones, complex shaping, and multi-material integration impossible with traditional cut-and-sew methods.

Our patent portfolio reflects this dual commitment:

• Sustainability—Minimizing waste, maximizing material efficiency, and supporting circular design.
   
• Advanced Technology—Pioneering zonal engineering, seamless integration, and high-performance 3D textile solutions.
   

In an industry that grows more crowded every month, true patents—ones that protect groundbreaking processes and not just design aesthetics—are rare. We will sell each patent to only one company, ensuring exclusive competitive advantage. The window to secure rights to this technology is short—and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

If your company is ready to lead the market rather than follow it, here’s how to move forward:

1. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (MNDA) – Protects both parties while sharing critical details.
    
2. Letter of Intent (LOI) – Formalizes your interest in acquiring or licensing a patent.
    
3. Due Diligence Review – Technical, legal, and commercial evaluation of the opportunity.
    
4. Final Agreement – Secure your exclusive rights before competitors do.
    

The companies that move fastest will have the best chance at securing exclusivity. In this business, waiting is the quickest way to be left behind.

Let’s talk. The future of advanced, sustainable textiles is ready—and it’s yours if you act now.