Framework Knitters

Framework Knitters turns

Wool into

Work Clothes, the basic need of

Farmers and

Workers. It can be built only in the Old World (and Cape Trelawney).

Productivity[]

It takes 30 seconds to produce 1 ton of work clothes from 1 ton of wool so the production rate is 2 tons of work clothes per minute. Productivity can be changed by adjusting working conditions, using items and electricity.

Production Chains[]

All production chains involving work clothes are listed below.

Work Clothes[]

-70 -60

245 4

Framework Knitters
1 @ 100%
for 2 /min
- Sheep Farm
  1 @ 100%

Supplies:
• 65 Farmers Residences (up to 650 Farmers)
• or 32,5 Workers Residences (up to 650 Workers)

Items[]

Some items when equipped in trade unions can have an impact on framework knitters.

Specific trade union items[]

Weaver Common
A clothes moth.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Embroiderer Framework Knitters Linen Mill Sheep Farm	Effects Productivity: +10%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +5

Mechanical Loom Uncommon
They can work it in their sleep!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Cloth Industries Advanced Cotton Mill Ball Manufactory Bootmakers Costume Shop Cotton Mill Embroiderer Framework Knitters Fur Dealer Linen Mill Poncho Darner Sailmakers Tailor's Shop Tapestry Looms	Effects Productivity: +25%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +10

Tailor Uncommon
Ensures they're tightly-knit.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Costume Shop Embroiderer Framework Knitters Tailor's Shop	Effects Maintenance Cost: -50%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +15

Fine Couturier Rare
She very much has designs of her own.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Framework Knitters	Effects Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Sails ^{every 4th cycle} Workforce Needed: -30%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +25

Power Loom Rare
A semi-automatic loom, with all the bells and whistles
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Cloth Industries Advanced Cotton Mill Ball Manufactory Bootmakers Costume Shop Cotton Mill Embroiderer Framework Knitters Fur Dealer Linen Mill Poncho Darner Sailmakers Tailor's Shop Tapestry Looms	Effects Productivity: +35%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +15

Lily the Fashion Designer Epic
Lily has never been afraid to experiment with different styles.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Framework Knitters Fur Dealer Tailor's Shop	Effects Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Ponchos ^{every 4th cycle} Workforce Needed: -40%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +35 Medicine: +25

Optimised Automatic Loom Epic
An engineer's gift. "I know, it doesn't look spectacular - but I thought a lot about this one, and I think it may work."
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Cloth Industries Advanced Cotton Mill Ball Manufactory Bootmakers Costume Shop Cotton Mill Embroiderer Framework Knitters Fur Dealer Linen Mill Poncho Darner Sailmakers Tailor's Shop Tapestry Looms	Effects Productivity: +50% Maintenance Cost: -20% Workforce Needed: -25%

The Hopedale Loom Epic
The shuttle of the mighty Hopedale Loom even replenishes when it's empty!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Cloth Industries Advanced Cotton Mill Ball Manufactory Bootmakers Costume Shop Cotton Mill Embroiderer Framework Knitters Fur Dealer Linen Mill Poncho Darner Sailmakers Tailor's Shop Tapestry Looms	Effects Productivity: +40% Workforce Needed: -25%	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +20

Lady Jane Smythe, Queen of Haute Couture Legendary
Lady Smythe has seen a world of colour she wishes to unite — and in doing so, create fashions entirely new.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects Costume Shop Framework Knitters Fur Dealer	Effects Productivity: +50% Extra Goods Occasionally produces extra Ponchos ^{every 6th cycle} Occasionally produces extra Bowler Hats ^{every 6th cycle} Attractiveness: +8	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +45 Diplomacy: +25 Trait: Anthropologist

Trade union items for all production buildings[]

Bag of Money Common
Free money!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Chance of Riots -40% Duration:50:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +4

Hand-Blown Grenade Common
Puts out fires.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Chance of Fire -40% Duration:50:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Force: +4

Big Bag of Money Uncommon
Lots of free money!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Chance of Riots -60% Duration:01:20:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +5

Certificate of Inspection Uncommon
Makes it look like your premises are all above board.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -10% Chance of Fire: +20%

Dynamo Uncommon
A volatile source of electric power.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +100% Explosion Chance: +70% Provides electricity	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +30
This item can provide electricity only to buildings that can normally be affected by power plants

Fire Safety Poster Uncommon
Fewer fires, for little cost.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +5% Chance of Fire: -30%

Hall of Collective Property Uncommon DLC Required The Anarchist
The people own what they produce! They should be free to join a great queue to collect their quota!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: -10% Maintenance Cost: -15%

Iron Grillwork Uncommon
Reduces the risk of fire.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Chance of Fire: -30%

Old Factory Bell Uncommon
The old toll of toil.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +10% Workforce Needed: -20%

Suspended Frosted Glass Grenade Uncommon
Puts out fires well.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Chance of Fire -60% Duration:01:20:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Force: +5

Writing Machine Uncommon DLC Required The Anarchist
Workers are enthused by the new system of written labour notes to reward their efforts.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +10% Workforce Needed: -20%

Bureau of Worker-Owned Cooperatives Rare DLC Required The Anarchist
The people need somewhere they feel comfortable sharing ideas to help economise during production!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -20%

Certificate of Industrial Standard Rare
You can make everything on the cheap, and no-one has to know.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -25% Chance of Fire: +30%

Copperplate Printer Rare DLC Required The Anarchist
A new and better printing machine helps distribute labour notes to workers at no maintenance cost!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -30%

Double Iron Grillwork Rare
Reduces the risk of fire, and looks nice.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Attractiveness: +2 Chance of Fire: -40%

Fire Prevention Directive Rare
An investment that provides your people with the ways and means to combat a blaze.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +10% Chance of Fire: -50%

ForkTuN8 Mk.1 Rare DLC Required Sunken Treasures
This unpredictable prototype was originally built to gain an unfair advantage at steam car races.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +15%	Expedition Bonus Force: +10 Crafting Cost 10 Scrap 15 Wood 3 Chassis
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney

Heat Activated CTC Grenade Rare
Very good at putting out fires.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Chance of Fire -90% Duration:02:00:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Force: +6

Huge Bag of Money Rare
Life-changing sums of free money!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings* when activated*	When activated Workforce Needed -15% Chance of Riots -90% Duration:02:00:00 Destroyed after use	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +6

ImpersoN8r Nr. 531 Rare DLC Required Sunken Treasures
Some say there's a tiny boy inside pulling the levers...
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -15%	Crafting Cost 15 Scrap 3 Light Bulbs 10 Filaments
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney

Iron Factory Bell Rare
Once heard, cannot be unheard.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -30%

Steam Turbine Rare
A safe source of electric power.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +75% Explosion Chance: +50% Provides electricity	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +45
This item can provide electricity only to buildings that can normally be affected by power plants

Bekonin, Spirit of Liberty Epic DLC Required The Anarchist
A man with an infectious, impetuous and impassioned urge for action.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +25% Maintenance Cost: -20% Workforce Needed: -25%	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +50

Extremely Loud Bell Epic
A worker's gift. "Just in case you have to wake us up, boss. We can be bunch of sleepyheads sometimes..."
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -25% Workforce Needed: -50%

Feras Alsarami, the Persuader Epic
Feras' voice puts people in a comforting trance, letting them lead happier, more focused and productive lives.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +50% Maintenance Cost: -10% Workforce Needed: -10% Chance of Riots: -20%	Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +20 Trait: Hypnotist

Fizgig's Fabulous Fireproofing Failsafe Epic
Better factory materials cost more money, but it's bound to be worth it in the end, argues Lord Fizgig.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +15% Chance of Fire: -70%

ForkTuN8 Mk.2 Epic DLC Required Sunken Treasures
A reinforced variant, which in spite of the minor combustion risk, takes all the labour out of warehouse work.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +25%	Expedition Bonus Force: +20 Crafting Cost 20 Scrap 10 Wood 5 Chassis 10 Caoutchouc
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney

Hall of Mutualist Ideologies Epic DLC Required The Anarchist
An airy space, not at all empty, but brimming with ideas for economisation! Self-sufficiency; over-abundance! Those are the topics for discussion at this venue's very functional table.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -25% Workforce Needed: -40%

Iron and Glass Grillwork Epic
Reduces the risk of fire, and looks divine.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Attractiveness: +3 Chance of Fire: -50%

Oxford Electrical Bell Epic
Shirkers begone! The shrill cry of a new day has sounded!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -20% Workforce Needed: -40%

Pertwee's Turbo Generator Epic
A highly-efficient and safe source of electrical power!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: +50% Provides electricity	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +60
This item can provide electricity only to buildings that can normally be affected by power plants

Printing Press Epic DLC Required The Anarchist
The labour notes are now so beautifully typeset and presented, they really look like they're worth something! A sign of the wonders of anarchy to come!
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +25% Workforce Needed: -40%

SubordiN8 Nr. 360 Epic DLC Required Sunken Treasures
Compensates for its faithfulness in performing simple human tasks by being wilfully blind.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -30%	Crafting Cost 15 Nice Scrap 5 Light Bulbs 5 Work Clothes 15 Filaments
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney

Von Malching's Labour Law Proposal Epic
Von Malching fought hard at the council to ensure children might also enjoy supervisory roles in factories.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Maintenance Cost: -50% Chance of Fire: +40%

Angela "Meg" Iver, The Polyvalent Legendary
Angela has an astonishing intellect, but it's her capacity to improvise that makes her really sparkle.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -20% Provides electricity	Expedition Bonus Crafting: +55 Medicine: +25 Trait: Diver
This item can provide electricity only to buildings that can normally be affected by power plants

ForkTuN8 Mk.3 - Very ForktuN8 Indeed Legendary DLC Required Sunken Treasures
Old Nate's baby. Prone to the odd tantrum, but provides the lift everyone needs in times of logistical disconsolation.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Productivity: +35%	Expedition Bonus Force: +30 Crafting Cost 20 Nice Scrap 20 Timber 10 Chassis 3 Steam Motors
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney

Human IncarN8 Nr. 9 Legendary DLC Required Sunken Treasures
The nearest thing Nate has to a companion. Unlike a human servant, it won't complain when he kicks it for setting things on fire.
Equipped in Trade Union Affects All Production Buildings	Effects Workforce Needed: -50%	Crafting Cost 15 Special Scrap 5 Light Bulbs 10 Work Clothes 15 Filaments
Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney