#Knitting & Hosiery

2020-03-19

SHIMA SEIKI releases knitting data for WHOLEGARMENT® masks

Data is meant to be for cotton masks knitted on SWG041N2, SWG061N2 and SWG091N2, as well as on the rest ofSHIMA SEIKI’s compact WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines also known as “WHOLEGARMENT® Mini” type machines thatare suited to production of small accessory items, in 15 gauge. Mask data is available for download from the SHIMASEIKI Users’ Site, an archive featuring over 10,000 knit samples for use by SHIMA SEIKI customers

Seamfree 3D WHOLEGARMENT® masks provides superior fit and comfort. Ear straps that are knitted in onepiecetogether with the mask portion offers reduced stress on the ears, and require no further sewing for quick responseproduction.

A filterpouch is also knittedin for inserting available virus filters and other filtration fabrics.Knitted cotton masks can be washed and reused repeatedly. It should be noted however that unlike common nonwoven surgical masks, knit masks do not have virus and pollenfiltration functionality.

Their main use is for preventionof spray from coughing and sneezing, and for reducing exposure to allergens.

Exhibition Details

Release date:

Thursday, 19th March 202010:00AM Japan Time

Download location:

HIMA SEIKI Users’ Sitewww.shimaseiki.com/user/samplesearch/

Sample no.:

M1503W00F (Ladies’)

M1503W10F (Men’s)

Machines supported:

WHOLEGARMENT® “Mini” machinesSWG041,

SWG061, SWG091SWG041N, SWG061N,

SWG091NSWG041N2, SWG061N2, SWG091N2

Gauge supported:

15G

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Leading Japanese computerized flat knitting technologist SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Indian sales representative Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services, Ltd., will participate in the upcoming Garments Machinery Manufacturers & Suppliers Association (GMMSA) Expo India 2026 exhibition to be held in Ludhiana, India next month. Through its lineup at GMMSA, SHIMA SEIKI aims to further strengthen its presence within the Indian market with an exhibit that caters to diverse needs, consisting of seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology as well as a brand-new shaping machine with high productivity and excellent cost performance.

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