#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

2025-09-04

30 Years of WHOLEGARMENT®: SHIMA SEIKI showcases ‘Reborn’ innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 Singapore

Leading flat knitting solutions company SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, will be participating in the ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore in October. SHIMA SEIKI continues with its concept of “SHIMA SEIKI Reborn” for this year’s exhibition.

The concept signifies the renewal of our passion and commitment to innovation, manifesting in physical form as the R-generation machines. At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 visitors to the SHIMA SEIKI booth will be presented with the latest flat knitting solutions, including the long-awaited production version of the SES®-R computerized knitting machine based on the highly acclaimed prototype at ITMA 2023 in Milan.

SES®-R pays homage to the legendary SES® series that revolutionized the industry through modern shaped knitting. A new sinker system expands its product range even further with unprecedented 3D shaping capability. Combined with loop pressers and auto yarn carriers, it can freely manipulate intarsia, i-Plating® inverse plating and inlay knitting for efficient knitting of diverse patterns that support various industries besides apparel, such as sports, interior, and industrial materials. SES®-R will be shown in 14 gauge at ITMA Asia.

As WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology—first introduced at ITMA 1995 in Milan—celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the latest SWG-XR® WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine will be shown as the spiritual successor and ‘Reborn’ version of the original SWG®-X machine. Featuring 4 needle beds and SHIMA SEIKI’s original SlideNeedle™, SWG-XR® is capable of producing high-quality fine gauge WHOLEGARMENT® products in all needles, with 25 percent higher productivity and wider range of patterning compared with the previous-generation MACH2®XS flagship. In Singapore, SWG-XR® will be shown in 18L featuring 15-gauge needles mounted at 18-gauge pitch.

In addition to machine technology, presentations will be made for SHIMA SEIKI's APEXFiz® subscriptionbaseddesign software. Various web services as part of the SHIMA SEIKI Online Services web platform will also be presented as comprehensive digital solutions that enhance the APEXFiz® user experience by streamlining and promoting sustainable production. Also on display will be new SDS® KnitPaint-Online knit programming software that makes available proven KnitPaint software used by knitting companies across the globe as standalone software.

With comprehensive proposals to meet current and future needs of the industry, SHIMA SEIKI technology at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 will demonstrate smart, speedy and sustainable production that further secures its leading role as flat knitting solutions provider.

The new SDS® KnitPaint-Online knit programming software © 2025 SHIMA SEIKI

Exhibited Technology

+ SWG-XR® WHOLEGARMENT® Knitting Machine

+ SES®-R Computerized Knitting Machine

+ SDS® KnitPaint-Online Knit Programming Software

+ APEXFiz® Design Software

+ SHIMA SEIKI Online Services Web Service Platform

+ No. of Samples: Over 140

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