Japanese computerised flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki is exhibiting its latest innovations at an exhibition in Turkey from October 5 to 7. At the show, the machinery manufacturer is presenting its MACH2XS and SWG Wholegarment series, computerized flat knitting machines SRY and SVR, the P-CAM computerised cutting machine and the SDS-One Apex3 3D apparel design system.
Additionally, the company is showcasing its SIP digital textile inkjet printing machine that opens up a whole new world of on-demand fashion through direct-to-garment production, promoting customization and sustainability. Shima Seiki is the leader in Wholegarment knitting technology with 30 years of on-going research. It has more than 2,000 patents to its name so far. Shima Seiki’s computerized knitting machines have become the global standard.
The company, founded in 1962, is known for the fully automated glove knitting machine and the fully automated seamless glove knitting machine. The seamless glove became the inspiration for the eventual development of the seam-free Wholegarment knitting technology for which the company is now best known. Wholegarment knitting is capable of producing knitted items in their entirety on the machine, and allows complex 3D forms for fitting the human body or even car seats without the need for sewing.
