Shima Seiki, a leading Japanese computerised flat knitting machine manufacturer to exhibit it latest machines at the upcoming Textillegprom 48th Federal Trade Fair for Apparel and Textile (Yarmarka Fair) to be held in Moscow, Russia.
As a pioneer of seam-free WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology, Shima Seiki will showcase its SWG061N2 compact WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine, which can produce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing.
The novel SRY machine will also be on display, with loop presser beds that yields conventional fabrics with special inlay patterns that are produced by inserting yarn into knit fabric in a weave fashion, offering new and exciting possibilities in hybrid knit-weave textiles.
The SSR series workhorse machine features such Shima Seiki innovations as digital stitch control system (DSCS) and spring-type moveable sinker system in a compact, economical package. The SFG-I glove knitting machine rounds out the comprehensive line-up.
Also to be exhibited is the latest version of Shima Seiki’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system. At the core of Shima Seiki’s Total Fashion System concept, APEX3 is said to offer comprehensive support of the entire process of knitwear production from planning and design to production and sales promotion, as well as capability for Virtual Sampling.
Ultra-realistic simulation capability is designed to allow Virtual Sampling to minimise the costly time- and resource-consuming sample-making process while enhancing presentation quality. APEX3 also supports design and simulation in a variety of other industries such as circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing.
Yarmarka Fair, organized by RLP Yarmarka Ltd will be held from 14 to 17 February 2017 at the All Russia Exhibition Centre, Moscow.
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