Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. will exhibit at the upcoming Expotextil Peru 2018 show in Lima, Peru.
At Expotextil SHIMA SEIKI will promote its WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology by displaying its SWG061N2 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine. As a compact entrylevel machine, the SWGN2 series is perfect for knitting compa nies searching for ways to distinguish their services in a competitive market. Ondemand knitting capability of WHOLEGARMENT® combined with the great flexibility of SWGN2 in producing a variety of items such as gloves, socks, leg gings, hats and mufflers as well as childrenswear, provide new business opportunities as well.
The latest in conventional knitting is represented by the SVR122 computerized knitting machine. SVR122 becomes the new reference standard in shaped knitting by inheriting proven SHIMA SEIKI technology such as the patented Digital Stitch Control System (DSCS®), SpringType Sinker System, Stitch Presser, Yarn Gripper and Cutter and Takedown Comb. MadeinJapan quality, reliability, productivity, userfriendliness and costperformance combine to satisfy the high stan dards expected by the fashion industry within Peru and beyond.
Aside from the SWGN2 series and SVR machines mentioned above, knit samples highlighting the cuttingedge in com puterized knitting technology will also be on display. Items produced on SHIMA SEIKI’s flagship MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine as well as samples knitted on SRY series and SVRSP model featuring inlay technique that yield hybrid knitweave fabrics, and new iPlatingTM technique will also be featured.
Also on display will be the SDSONE APEX3 3D design system. Key to SHIMA SEIKI’s “Total Fashion System” concept, APEX3 integrates all stages of apparel production into one smooth and efficient workflow through comprehensive sup port from planning and design to production and sales promotion. With ultrarealistic product simulations, APEX3 is also capable of Virtual Sampling that minimizes the costly time and resourceconsuming samplemaking process. Combined with the ondemand capability of WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines, such new retail trends as masscustomization and eCommerce can be supported through a smart, speedy and sustainable production process.
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