Shima Seiki, of Wakayama, a leading manufacturer in the computerised flatbed knitting machine industry, will participate in the A+A 2013 Safety, Security and Health at Work International Trade Fair that will take place in Dusseldorf, from 5-8 November.

‘SFG-I’ knitting machine

On display will be the latest version of Shima Seiki’s original computerised glove knitting machine ‘SFG-I’ in 15 gauge. The company will be demonstrating its new option for knitting gloves that support the use of smart phones, tablets and other touch-control devices.

The new option is also said to address work safety issues, such as proliferation of touch-control devices increase throughout the work environment. The 15 gauge machine also addresses issues related to precision work that require both bare-hand sensitivity as well as safety protection.

Also on display

The company will also be showcasing its Wholegarment  knitwear, knit in one entire piece without the need for sewing afterward. The manufacturer is planning to demonstrate the practical application of seamless knitwear that could serve as comfortable innerwear for safety applications.

In addition to knitted garments, the exhibits will include technical samples for industrial textile applications with specialty fibres using seam-free Wholegarment technology.

Shima Seiki

With complete systems integration from planning, production to sales promotion and retail sales, Shima Seiki has been dedicating its products and services to the knitting industry worldwide through the latest in computerised knitting technology.

Shima Seiki is also a pioneer in complete garment manufacturing technology—called Wholegarment —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 leader in Wholegarment knitting technology with over 25 years of on-going research and over 15 years of proprietary field experience and know-how.

www.shimaseiki.com