Shima Seiki to partake in Premiere Vision show in Paris

12 Sep '17

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Shima Seiki, leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer of Japan, is set to exhibit at the Premiere Vision show, a global event for fashion professionals, to be held in Paris, from September 19 to 21, 2017, in hall 6, stand 6J28-6K29. It will participate in the “Knitwear Solutions” category for the flatbed knit sector as sole machine technologist.

Demonstrating the latest in Wholegarment knitting technology is the flagship MACH2XS machine, an example of which will be in operation at Première Vision. Featuring the company’s original Slideneedle on 4 needle beds and patented spring-loaded full-time sinker system, MACH2XS offers great flexibility for knitting sophisticated, high-quality Wholegarment products with a seemingly endless variety of knit patterns at very high speed and efficiency, all while minimising dependence upon labour-intensive sewing and linking.

Wholegarment knitting forms a synergy with the aforementioned SDS-onE APEX3 design system that provides revolutionary game-changing flexibility in the knit supply chain. Ultra-realistic simulation capability on APEX3 allows virtual sampling to minimise the impact that the sample-making process has on current manufacturing in terms of time and cost. With this new manufacturing model, the production cycle can be shortened to such an extent that on-demand production is possible without being limited to seasonal cycles.

APEX3 also supports design and simulation—and consequent time-savings—in a variety of other industries such as circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing. To further enhance the capabilities of APEX3, Shima Seiki’s new web-based fashion service “staf” (shima trend archive and forecast) is available. Staf is dedicated to empowering its members with the means to search and download from a rich stock of information as well as tools to organize that information to aid in fashion planning, design and presentation. Staf features an information archive of fashion and colour trends covering the past 50 years, as well as a massive collection of fashion-related content, covering materials, flat sketches, design patterns, and collection photos. All this information can be neatly organised on a virtual concept board that can be shared across various devices, improving on planning efficiency significantly. (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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