The leaders in computerized knitting technology and serving the largest market share, SHIMA SEIKI MFG. LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit its latest technology in knitting machines at the Première Vision show in New York in January 2014.
During the show, SHIMA SEIKI will exhibit the latest version of SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design, made possible by the comprehensive support of its knit production process from planning and production to sales promotion as well as its capability for virtual sampling. This all-in-one 3D design system that supports all aspect of fashion design and production is at the core of SHIMA SEIKI’s ‘Total fashion system’ concept. It can be used to design textile patterns including stripes and check patterns, dobby patterns, double weave and jacquard patterns and offers comprehensive support for everything from textile product planning, pattern production and evaluation of colorways to output of instruction sheets, creation of product images and sales promotion.
Meanwhile, the ultra-realistic simulation capability allows virtual sampling to minimize the time and resource-consuming sample-making process and also allows 3D modelling, 3D mapping and 3D fitting simulation to be made possible. It also supports design and simulation in a variety of other industries such as circular knitting, pile knitting, weaving and printing. Apart from the SDS-ONE APEX 3D design system, the company will also exhibit knitwear produced on its latest line of computerized knitting machines including revolutionary WHOLEGARMENT® knitwear that features superior fit, comfort and draping characteristics.
Under its corporate motto ‘Ever Onwards’, the Japanese manufacturer is offering many new thinking technologies that meet the increasing need for speed, while also adding value and quality to the products. Nowadays every aspect of garment manufacturing from visualising of a design to actual implementation and retail presentation and management is today increasingly becoming dependent on technology. And SHIMA SEIKI, the highly trusted manufacturer of computerized glove knitting machines, computerized flatbed knitting machines and computer graphic design systems, provides innovative solutions to the textile industry.
