Knitting & Hosiery

2018-08-10

SHIMA SEIKI to exhibit at FEBRATEX 2018

Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit at the Brazilian Textile Industry Fair (FEBRATEX 2018) this month. On display will be the cutting edge in computerized flat knitting techÂ nology, represented by the latest WHOLEGARMENTÂ® machines and design system.

The exhibition will be a showcase for the companyâ€™s diverse lineup of its latest computerized flat knitting machines. The flagship MACH2XS series features the companyâ€™s original SlideNeedleTM on four needle beds and springÂ type sinker system supporting a wide range of quality WHOLEGARMENTÂ® knitting. The versatile MACH2S is capable of both WHOLEGARMENTÂ® knitting and conventional shaping. The new compact SWGÂN2 series WHOLEGARMENTÂ® knitting machine offers a wide variety of production options as well as the capability for producing industrial textiles. SVR123SP features a special loop presser bed and is capable of producing unique wovenÂlike hybrid fabrics as well as technical textiles. At FEBRATEX it will demonstrate its capability by knitting shoe uppers. The SVR and SSR workhorse machines set the industry benchmark for shaping machines in the tradition of SHIMA SEIKIâ€™s legendary SES and SSG machines. SFF provides quality semiÂjacquard knitting with tandem capability for added flexibility. The SFGÂI glove knitting machine rounds out the comprehensive lineup.

Demonstrations will also be performed on SHIMA SEIKIâ€™s SDSÂONE APEX3 3D design system that is at the core of the companyâ€™s â€œTotal Knitting Systemâ€ concept. With comprehensive support of all aspects throughout the knit supply chain, APEX3 integrates knit production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planÂ ning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is APEX3â€™s capaÂ bility to improve on the planning process with Virtual Sampling. PhotoÂrealistic simulation capability minimizes the need for sampleÂmaking, effectively reducing time, material and cost from the sampling process.