Leading computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will participate in the Techtextil North America exhibition in Atlanta, US, next month. On display will be the company’s latest technological contributions to the field of technical textiles including a new machine for inlay fabrics for technical applications.
SRY123LP is Shima Seiki’s latest computerized knitting machine that features loop presser beds mounted atop conventional needle beds that provide improved control over press down of individual loops. This presents unprecedented capability especially with partial knitting patterns and inlay patterns.
Inlay fabric is produced by inserting yarn into existing knit fabric in a weave fashion, opening opportunities for expansion into markets for wovens. Inlay also suppresses typical stretch characteristics of knitted fabrics, and since new materials such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be used for inlay structures, new applications in industrial textiles are realized.
Known for its pioneering whole garment knitting technology, wherein a knitted item is produced in its entirety without seams, Shima Seiki will also introduce its new SWG061N2 compact whole garment knitting machines that feature the company’s original SlideNeedle.
Shima Seiki makes computerized flatbed knitting machines, whole garment knitting machines, computerized flat knitting machines, glove and sock knitting machines, computer graphic design systems, computerized CAM machines, textile printing machines and related peripherals.
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