Posted January 16, 2018

 

WAKAYAMA, Japan – Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd., based here, this week is exhibiting at the Première Vision show in New York.

 

The company also will exhibit at the 82nd edition of the Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition in Florence, Italy, next week.

 

In New York, Shima Seiki will again participate in the “Manufacturing” area dedicated to technical and logistical manufacturing solutions as sole machine technologist with a machine exhibit.

 

Given current conditions in garment manufacturing especially in the U.S., Shima Seiki’s proposals at Première Vision New York should be of timely significance. Reinforcing the made-in-the-USA movement for returning garment production back onshore, consumer trends such as increase in online shopping activity have also changed supply chain requirements, with growing demand for mass customization and short turnaround.

 

The combination of Shima Seiki’s WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology and SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system offers an ideal manufacturing model to support such new demand in e-commerce and customization.

 

Because of their capability to produce elegant items in their entirety in 3D without the need for sewing or linking, WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines realize high-quality quick response production thanks to reduced lead times as well as  reduced dependence on labor. These qualities are maximized with the latest MACH2XS machine on display at Première Vision.

 

WHOLEGARMENT® knitting, together with the aforementioned SDS-ONE APEX3, form a synergy that provides revolutionary  game-changing flexibility in the knit supply chain. Ultra-realistic simulation capability on APEX3 allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the time, cost, energy and material that the sample-making process requires with current manufacturing. With this new manufacturing model, on-demand knitting realizes optimized inventory, eliminating waste from the production cycle for truly sustainable fashion.

 

In Italy, the company will participate in the Fashion At Work section of the exhibition aimed at appealing to the technical and creative interests of visitors by providing hardware and software solutions for design, manufacturing and processing of knitted goods.

 

On display will be the SVR093SP short-bed version of its computerized knitting machine that features a special loop presser bed, capable of producing hybrid inlay fabrics that feature both knit and weave characteristics. Demand for such unique fabrics are high across a wide range of applications, from fashion apparel to sportswear, innerwear, outerwear, uniforms and other functional clothing, as well as technical textiles. Knitted accessory items will also be presented to demonstrate the flexibility of Shima Seiki’s knitting technology.

 

Source: Shima Seiki