Press Releases
March 30, 2021
Evolution St. Louis helps fashion brands rebound from supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19
Missouri factory sparking a supply chain revolution, helping companies meet customer demand in fast-evolving fashion industry
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis — the most technologically advanced flatbed knitting facility in the United States — is re-energizing domestic knit manufacturing.
March 17, 2021
Evolution St. Louis co-founder joins University of Missouri professional advisory board
Textile and Apparel Management department board provides industry perspectives, leadership
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis announced today that co-founder John Elmuccio joined the University of Missouri Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) Professional Advisory Board.
November 30, 2020
Evolution St. Louis collaborates with 2Lu, St. Louis Blues to provide ‘Made in St. Louis’ fan gear
Products recently debuted as part of the St. Louis Blues’ holiday assortment, local partnership supports city’s fashion ecosystem
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis recently partnered with 2Lu and St. Louis Blues to produce elevated fan apparel for the 2020-21 season.
October 26, 2020
Evolution St. Louis serving brands impacted by foreign supply chain instability amid COVID-19
Nimble Missouri factory helps provide sustainable, high-tech solutions to meet customer demand in fast-evolving fashion industry
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis is working with fashion brands to locate advanced apparel manufacturing in the United States during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
June 22, 2020
Evolution St. Louis hires technical design manager at state-of-the-art knitting facility
Ellie Rankeillor brings international design experience to Evolution St. Louis team
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis today announced it has hired Ellie Rankeillor as a technical design manager. Rankeillor relocated from Alabama to join Evolution St. Louis’ growing team of technical experts at its high-tech knitting facility at 3830 Washington Blvd.
June 9, 2020
Evolution St. Louis hires seasoned knit programmer at its high-tech facility
Sarah Bridle brings high-tech programming, knitwear design and international experience to Evolution St. Louis team
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis today announced the hire of knit programmer Sarah Bridle, adding to its growing team of specialists and experts. Bridle has relocated from the United Kingdom and will work at the Evolution St. Louis facility at 3830 Washington Blvd, the most high-tech, highly advanced knitting facility in the United States.
June 1, 2020
New Board of managers announced for Evolution St. Louis
With expertise in finance, fashion and technology, Board members will help drive continued growth and innovation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis, the most high-tech, highly advanced knitting facility in the United States - has announced the creation of its Board of Managers, experts in finance, fashion, and technology who will help build on Evolution St. Louis’ success and drive its growth.
March 31, 2020
Evolution St. Louis team hires knit programmer at its high-tech facility
Kristen Barnes brings high-tech programming, knitwear design experience to Evolution St. Louis team
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis, the most high-tech, highly advanced knitting facility in the United States - has hired knit programmer Kristen Barnes at its facility at 3830 Washington Blvd. in St. Louis, Missouri.
October 31, 2019
Evolution St. Louis receives Innovation Award from St. Louis mayor for tech efforts
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis, a premier high-tech knitting facility, recently received an Innovation Award from St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson. The award, given at the Mayor’s Business Celebration Luncheon, recognized Evolution St. Louis for contributing to the city’s efforts to establish St. Louis as a startup and technology hub.
October 2, 2019
Evolution St. Louis ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT ITS HIGH-TECH KNIT FACTORY
Bruce Goldman brings decades of knit manufacturing experience to Evolution St. Louis team
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis today announced it has hired Bruce Goldman as its first director of operations. Goldman brings decades of experience in the manufacturing industry and will lead operations at the company’s high-tech knit manufacturing facility at 3830 Washington Blvd.
September 18, 2019
Evolution St. Louis Receives investment through opportunity zone fund
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis, a premier high-tech knitting facility at 3830 Washington Blvd., announced today it received an investment from the newly created St. Louis Manufacturing Opportunity Zone Fund.
“We are encouraged that investors see the vision for our project and why we chose to open our facility in St. Louis, where there is a rich heritage in the fashion industry and deep roots in manufacturing,” said Jon Lewis, co-founder of Evolution St. Louis.
May 16, 2019
Evolution St. Louis launches high-tech manufacturing facility in Grand Center Arts District
Facility will create supply chain of the future with 3D and seamless- knitting technology, create new fashion jobs in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Evolution St. Louis today announced the opening of a high-tech flat-bed knit manufacturing facility using cutting-edge 3D and complete garment seamless-knitting technology at 3830 Washington Blvd. in downtown St. Louis.