Manufacturers are turning more frequently to kniters, who generally can offer quicker turns of new, innovative fabrics in smaller minimums than their counterparts in wovens. With sportswear driving fashion, the easy, comfortable feel of knits is in demand. Collections and innovations are discussed in interviews with staff from Here and There, DuPont Fibers, Nylstar, GeRay Fabrics, Guilford Mills, Symphony Fabrics Corp, Dyersburg Corp, Claridge Knits Inc, Horizon Mills, Marcrest, Tavor, Fab Industries, Sextet Fabrics and Knitmaria.