System Analysis
We analyze supply chains, production methods, and material flows to identify leverage points for measurable sustainability improvements.
Mission & Approach
Building a Circular and Local Textile Future
Our mission is to accelerate sustainable textile innovation through digital knitting research, circular manufacturing pathways, and ecosystem partnerships that strengthen local production in Ohio and across the United States.
Mission Statement
Lattice is a nonprofit focused on sustainable textile innovation, digital knitting, and building a more local and circular manufacturing future.
We believe the future of textiles must be environmentally responsible, technologically advanced, economically equitable, and rooted in community. Our work supports transitions away from extractive globalized models toward regenerative regional systems.
How We Work
Our Approach
Practical Prototyping
We prototype and evaluate digital knitting and circular production strategies in real-world conditions to ensure technical and economic viability.
Ecosystem Partnerships
We work with manufacturers, designers, educators, and communities to turn isolated innovations into coordinated regional infrastructure.
Open Learning
We share findings, frameworks, and lessons transparently to increase collective capacity and accelerate sector-wide transformation.
Local Application
We prioritize models that can be implemented within local contexts, strengthening resilience, traceability, and community benefit.
Long-Term Change
We focus on durable structural outcomes rather than short-term outputs, ensuring progress extends beyond individual projects.
Core Principles
What Guides Every Decision
Sustainability First
Environmental responsibility is a baseline requirement, not an optional enhancement to product or process decisions.
Research Integrity
We prioritize evidence-based methods and transparent evaluation to ensure recommendations are credible and actionable.
Community Benefit
Our initiatives are designed to support workers, local economies, and community resilience as essential outcomes.
Design Excellence
We integrate technical rigor with design sensibility to create solutions that are both functional and culturally meaningful.