Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Korean subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC., will participate in the 27th edition of Preview In SEOUL exhibition in Seoul, Republic of Korea this month, with a lineup of knitting machines and design systems.
SHIMA SEIKI will be exhibiting its SWG®091N2 WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine in 15 gauge. This compact machine can produce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT® items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing. The SWG®-N2 series “Mini” range is suited to the production of small knit items and accessories such as gloves, socks, hats and scarves as well as dog wear, cozies, shoe uppers, bags, card cases, glasses cases, smartphone covers and other personal items. At Preview In SEOUL it will be knitting a medical knee brace, demonstrating the capability of the latest knitting technology for producing non-apparel items.
The N.SSR® series, SHIMA SEIKI’s global standard in shaped knitting, features a brand-new model. The N.SSR®132 builds on proven and renowned SHIMA SEIKI technology such as the R2CARRIAGE® system, Digital Stitch Control System (DSCS®), and spring-type moveable sinker system, and features a 52-inch (132 cm) knitting width to accommodate larger sizes, offering the flexibility required for responding to diverse customer and market needs at an economical price-range, all while maintaining Made-in-Japan SHIMA SEIKI quality and reliability. The N.SSR®132 will be shown in 16 gauge. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience firsthand, the potential of knitting across a wide range of industries besides fashion,
