#Knitting & Hosiery

2017-09-29

SHIMA SEIKI to participate in Private Show in Turkey

Leading flat knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in a private exhi- bition to be held by its Turkish sales representative TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S. at its showroom in Istanbul, Turkey in October.

On display will be the cutting edge in computerized flat knitting technology, represented by the latest MACH2XS and SWG series WHOLEGARMENT® machines, SRY and SVR computerized flat knitting machines, P-CAM computerized cutting machine and SDS-ONE APEX3 3D apparel design system.

At the core of SHIMA SEIKI’s “Total Fashion System,” APEX3 is capable of realistic simulation that allows for virtual sam- pling, minimizing the need for costly, time- and resource-consuming sample-making in a variety of industries such as cir- cular knitting, flat knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing.

Also on show is the SIP digital textile inkjet printing machine that opens up a whole new world of on-demand fashion through direct-to-garment production, promoting customization and sustainability.

A wide variety of knitted samples not limited to knit fashion items will be exhibited, such as sportswear and outdoor gear, technical textiles, denim-like garments, kidswear, home textiles, 2D and 3D shoe uppers, formal wear, one-piece dresses, accessories and more.

Exhibition Details

Date: Thursday, 5th ~ Saturday, 7th October 2017

Hours: 10:00AM ~ 6:00PM

Location: TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S. - Akcaburgaz Mah. 3047. Sok. No: 2, Esenyurt, Istanbul, TURKEY - Tel: +90 (0)212-866-9100

Exhibited Technology:

MACH2XS123 15L - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine

MACH2XS153 15L - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine

SWG091N2 10G - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine

SWG091N2 15G - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine

SRY123LP-SC 10G - Computerized flat knitting machine

SVR093-SV 14G - Computerized flat knitting machine

SVR123SP-SV 12G - Computerized flat knitting machine

SIP-160F2L - Inkjet printing machine

P-CAM160 - Computerized cutting machine

SDS-ONE APEX3 - 3D design system

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