
SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A, Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG. LTD., is going to take part in 80th edition of Pitti Immagine Filati exhibition, an event of yarn collections for the knitwear industry. The exhibition is scheduled to be held from January 25-27, 2017 in Florence, Italy. The company will participate in the “Fashion At Work” section of the textile fair.
During the 3-day exhibition, SHIMA SEIKI will display its innovative products such as, WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine named, MACH2XS123 15L. This knitting machine is equipped with the original SlideNeedle® on four needle beds along with the company’s patented spring-loaded moveable sinker system. MACH2XS123 15L is designed in combination with the SDS-ONE APEX3, 3D design system to work with high efficiency while minimizing dependence upon labour-intensive sewing and linking.
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In addition, SHIMA SEIKI’s new web-based fashion service “staf” (Shima Trend Archive and Forecast) and new proposals in knit-weave hybrid textiles produced on the SRY series machine will also be demonstrated.