On display will be traditional shaping machines, such as the SCG122SN coarse gauge machine and workhorse SSR112, as well as the SRY123LP machine with loop presser beds capable of hybrid knit­weave fabrics. WHOLEGARMENT® produc­ tion is demonstrated by the versatile MACH2S WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine that can be used for both WHOLEGARMENT® knitting and shaped knitting applications, as well as the compact SWG091N2 WHOLEGARMENT® knit­ ting machine that is especially suited to knitting accessories and smaller items.

The potential of each of these knitting machines are maximized in combination with the SDS­ONE APEX3 3D design sys­ tem. At the core of the company’s “Total Fashion System” concept, APEX3 provides comprehensive support throughout the apparel supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, prod­ uct planning and design to production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is APEX3’s capability to improve on the design and evaluation process with Virtual Sampling. Ultra­realistic simulation capability on APEX3 allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the significant amount of time, cost and material spent during the sample­making process. With this new manufacturing model, the production cycle can be shortened to such an extent that on­demand production can revolutionize the supply chain to support mass­customization and increasing consumer demand for e­commerce applications.

The fashion show will feature the newest creations in WHOLEGARMENT® and other knitwear by a local knit designer.