An implantable device for use in tissue and ligament repair comprising at least one knitted section (132, 134) and at least one single continuous fiber (122) traversing the at least one knitted section, the at least one single continuous fiber forming a plurality of traverses extending through the at least one knitted section. The implantable device may comprise at least one single continuous silk fiber. The implantable device is suitable for use in a variety or reconstructive or support applications such as breast reconstruction, mastoplexy, breast augmentation revision, breast augmentation support, standard breast augmentation, chest wall repair, organ support, body contouring, abdominoplasty, facial reconstruction, hernia repair, and pelvic floor repair.
