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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at Preview in Seoul
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 25th 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®061N2 compact WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine which canproduce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT® items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing. TheSWG®-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 dogwear, cozies, shoe uppers, bags, card cases, glasses cases,
smartphone covers and other personal items. The N.SVR®093SP is a conventional shaped knitting
machine featuring a loop presser bed that yields novel fabrics with special inlay patterns that are produced
by inserting yarn into knit fabric in a weave fashion, offering new and exciting possibilities in hybrid knitweave textiles. Both machines will be shown knitting such items as a knit bag and stationery case todemonstrate the capability of current knitting technology for producing non-apparel items. Other knit
samples on display include the latest items produced on SHIMA SEIKI's newest flagship SWG-XR®
WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine.
On the design side, the SDS®-ONE APEX4 design system and APEXFiz® subscription-based design
software will be on display. Both support the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorwayevaluation, realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling. Virtual samples are a digitized version ofsample making that are accurate enough to be used effectively as prototypes, replacing physical sampling
and consequently reducing time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste. Virtual samples canfurthermore be used in e-commerce to gauge consumer demand before production begins. Feeding that
information back to production and combined with on-demand WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology,
production can be adjusted to optimize inventory and minimize leftover waste. Virtual sampling on SDS®ONE APEX series thereby helps to realize sustainability and digitally transform the fashion supply chain.
Exhibit Details
Exhibition:
Date:
Hours:Location:
Organizer:
Booth No.:
Exhibit:

Preview in Seoul 2024
Wednesday, 21st - Friday, 23rd August 2024
9:30AM - 6:00PM (Final day: - 5:00PM)
COEX
513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164 Republic of Korea
Tel: +82-2-6000-0114
Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI)Hall A, Stand E55
SWG®061N2 10G
WHOLEGARMENT® Knitting Machine
N.SVR®093SP V14G
Computerized Flat Knitting Machine
SDS®-ONE APEX43D Design System
APEXFiz®
Subscription Design Software

For more information please contact:
SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC.
Tel: +82-2-2216-4057
Email: info@shimaseiki.co.kr

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
About SHIMA SEIKI
Company Name:SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.

Established:

1962

President:

Mitsuhiro Shima

No. of Employees: 1,381
Headquarters:

Address: 85 Sakata Wakayama 641-8511 JAPAN
Telephone: +81-(0)73-474-8210 (Joint Sales Division)
Facsimile: +81-(0)73-474-8270 (Joint Sales Division)
URL: http://www.shimaseiki.com

Core Business:Development, manufacture, sales and service of WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines,
computerized flat knitting machines, glove and sock knitting machines, computer graphic
apparel design systems, apparel CAD systems, computerized fabric cutting machines(CAM), textile printing machines and other related peripherals.

Company Profile: SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan is a leading manufacturer in thecomputerized flatbed knitting machine industry. With complete systems integration fromplanning, production to sales promotion and retail sales, SHIMA SEIKI has been
dedicating its products and services to the knitting industry worldwide through the latest incomputerized knitting technology.
SHIMA SEIKI is also the pioneer in complete garment manufacturing technology—calledWHOLEGARMENT®—wherein an entire knitted garment is produced on the knitting
machine without the need for linking or sewing afterward. Since its commercial
introduction in 1995, SHIMA SEIKI has been the undisputed leader in WHOLEGARMENT®
knitting technology with nearly 40 years of on-going research and almost 30 years ofproprietary field experience and know-how, not to mention over 2,700 related patents andpatents pending worldwide.
Meanwhile SHIMA SEIKI’s SDS®-ONE APEX series 3D design system and APEXFiz®
design software feature ultra-realistic knit simulation for creating virtual samples. Virtualsamples promote Digital Product Creation (DPC) for minimizing time, cost and material
associated with the sample-making phase. Virtual samples can also be used to gauge
consumer response to items before going to market, effectively realizing production
based on demand forecasting. Inventory can therefore be optimized to minimize leftoverstock, realizing smart, speedy and sustainable production.
Press Contact:(Mr.) Masaki Karasuno, Media Relations
karasuno@shimaseiki.co.jp

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SHIMA SEIKI, SWG-XR, SWG, SVR, SDS, SDS-ONE, SDS-ONE APEX, APEXFiz and WHOLEGARMENT are registered trademarks or trademarks of SHIMASEIKI MFG., LTD. in Japan and/or other countries.